=== RankManager ===
Contributors: rankmanager
Tags: seo, content optimization, ai content, rank tracking, geoseo
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 8.1
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Connects your WordPress site to the RankManager SaaS platform for AI-powered SEO and GEO content optimisation.

== Description ==

RankManager is a lightweight WordPress connector plugin that links your website to the RankManager SaaS platform. All AI intelligence lives in the SaaS — the plugin simply facilitates communication between WordPress and the platform.

**Technical Note:** This plugin requires an account and connection to the RankManager SaaS platform. Our AI engine processes your content on our secure servers to provide SEO and GEO scores that would otherwise put a heavy load on your server.

**Features:**

* **Settings & API Key Connection** — Securely connect your WordPress site to the RankManager platform with encrypted API key storage.
* **Create New Pages** — Enter a keyword or topic, and the SaaS generates a full page draft pushed directly to WordPress.
* **Rewrite Existing Pages** — Send current post content to the SaaS for AI-powered optimisation with a preview before applying.
* **SEO & GEO Score Columns** — View SEO Score, GEO Score, and lifecycle status directly in your Posts and Pages list.
* **Webhook Receiver** — Automatically receive score updates, lifecycle changes, and content updates from the SaaS.

== Service Name ==

RankManager AI

This plugin depends on the RankManager SaaS service for its core functionality.
- Service URL: https://app.rankmanager.ai
- Terms of Use: https://app.rankmanager.ai/terms
- Privacy Policy: https://app.rankmanager.ai/privacy-policy

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `rankmanager` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Go to the RankManager menu and enter your API key.
4. Start using RankManager from your post/page editor.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Where do I get an API key? =

Sign up at [app.rankmanager.ai](https://app.rankmanager.ai) and find your API key under Settings → API in your dashboard.

= Does this plugin make AI calls directly? =

No. All AI processing happens on the RankManager SaaS platform. The plugin only sends requests and receives results via our secure API.

== Data Privacy ==

This plugin transmits data to the RankManager SaaS platform (https://api.app.rankmanager.ai) to provide AI scores and content optimization. No data is transmitted until you enter an API key in the settings.

**Data sent to RankManager:**

* Post/page URL, title, and HTML content
* Meta title and meta description
* Word count, heading counts, image counts, and internal/external link counts
* Structural signals (FAQ blocks, schema markup, editor type)
* Focus keyword (if set via Yoast SEO or Rank Math)
* WooCommerce product data (only when WooCommerce integration is enabled)

**When data is sent:**

* Automatically when a post or page is saved.
* On demand when you use "Rewrite with AI" or "Sync" features.

See our full privacy policy here: https://app.rankmanager.ai/privacy-policy

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.
