=== Hydrogen SEO ===
Contributors: sheeshlabs
Tags: seo, ai, content optimization, rank tracking, analytics
Requires at least: 6.7
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 0.0.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

AI-powered SEO ranking and content optimization toolkit for WordPress.

== Description ==

Hydrogen SEO is a modern, AI-powered SEO plugin that helps you optimize your WordPress content for better search engine rankings. Built with cutting-edge technology including React, TypeScript, and advanced AI algorithms.

**Key Features:**

* 🤖 AI-Powered Content Analysis
* 📊 Rank Tracking & Analytics
* ✍️ Content Optimization Suggestions
* 🎯 Competitor Analysis
* 📱 Modern, Responsive Dashboard
* ⚡ Fast & Lightweight

**Why Choose Hydrogen SEO?**

Unlike traditional SEO plugins, Hydrogen SEO uses artificial intelligence to provide actionable insights that actually improve your rankings. Our modern interface makes SEO accessible to everyone, from beginners to experts.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `hydrogen-seo` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Go to Hydrogen SEO → Settings to configure your API key
4. Start analyzing your content!

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need an API key? =

Yes, you'll need an API key from [rankwaveai.com](https://rankwaveai.com) to use AI-powered features.

= Is Hydrogen SEO compatible with other SEO plugins? =

Hydrogen SEO is designed to work alongside other SEO plugins, though for best results we recommend using it as your primary SEO solution.

= What are the system requirements? =

* WordPress 6.7 or higher
* PHP 7.4 or higher
* Modern web browser with JavaScript enabled

== Screenshots ==

1. Main Dashboard - Overview of your SEO performance
2. Settings Page - Easy configuration
3. Content Analysis - AI-powered suggestions

== External services ==

This plugin relies on the following third-party/external services. Each is described below so you know what data is sent, when, and under which conditions.

= Hydrogen SEO API =

The plugin connects to the Hydrogen SEO API (api.rankwaveai.com) to power its AI features: content generation, metadata (SEO title/description) generation, image alt-text generation, AI image generation (for featured images), business/local schema generation, and content embeddings used for internal link suggestions.

Data is sent only when you actively use an AI feature. Depending on the feature, the request includes the text or image you ask it to work with (for example a topic, the content to improve or embed, an image URL for alt-text, a prompt for image generation, or your business details for schema) and your configured API key. The plugin does not send this data in the background or without a user action.

This service is provided by Hydrogen SEO. Terms of service: https://rankwaveai.com/terms/ — Privacy policy: https://rankwaveai.com/privacy/

== Changelog ==

= 0.0.8 =
* New Hydrogen SEO "Balloon" brand mark across the admin menu, dashboard, block editor, and WordPress.org listing (banner and icon)
* Refreshed loading and onboarding animations to use the animated logo

= 0.0.7 =
* Rebranded the plugin to Hydrogen SEO

= 0.0.6 =
* Output JSON-LD schema markup with WordPress default escaping for safe script-context rendering
* Registered plugin settings with a statically verifiable prefixed option name

= 0.0.3 =
* Removed sitemap search-engine pinging and the XSL stylesheet
* Documented external services in the readme
* Sanitized stored schema data and escaped JSON-LD output for script context
* Fixed General Settings not saving

= 0.0.1 =
* Initial release
* AI-powered rank analysis
* Content optimization features
* Modern React-based dashboard
* REST API integration

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 0.0.1 =
Initial release of Hydrogen SEO. Welcome to the future of WordPress SEO!
