=== RankSpot – AI SEO autopilot for your blog ===
Contributors: rankspot
Tags: ai, seo, content automation, blog, autopilot
Requires at least: 5.6
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPL-2.0+
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Your personal AI SEO agent that researches, writes, and auto-publishes optimized articles to your blog — 24/7, on autopilot.

== Description ==

Organic traffic can save thousands in ad spend — but writing SEO content daily means endless research, writer's block, and burnout.

**RankSpot is your fully automated AI agent that researches, writes, and publishes SEO-optimized articles to your blog every day** — getting you ranked on Google and cited by AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude.

👉 **One tool instead of 5 subscriptions. Saves you 40+ hours every month.**

Everything runs on autopilot:
* AI researches high-intent keywords your customers actually search for
* Writes 1,500+ word, SEO-optimized articles with images and internal links
* Auto-publishes directly to your WordPress blog
* Tracks competitors and monitors keyword rankings
* Optimizes every article to get cited in AI-generated answers

**Key Benefits**

1. **Rank Higher on Google** – Consistent, targeted content increases impressions and clicks month after month.
2. **Get Mentioned by AI Assistants** – Every article is optimized for AI answers so your business gets recommended when people ask ChatGPT or Claude about your industry.
3. **Save 40+ Hours a Month** – Eliminate manual research, writing, and publishing from your workflow entirely.
4. **One Tool, Not Five** – Replace your keyword research tool, content writer, design tool, and publishing workflow in one subscription.
5. **Built for Any Niche** – E-commerce, SaaS, professional services, wellness, and more. Supports 100+ languages.
6. **Full Control** – Choose your post author, status (publish / draft / pending), and categories directly from your WordPress settings.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen in WordPress.
3. Go to **Settings > RankSpot** to view your connection details.
4. Copy your **Website URL** and **API Key** into the RankSpot platform at [rankspot.ai](https://www.rankspot.ai).

== External Services ==

This plugin connects to the RankSpot API (rankspot.ai) to enable automated SEO article research, writing, and publishing to your WordPress blog.

With your explicit consent upon setup, it sends your site URL and API key to authenticate your WordPress site as a publishing destination.

No sensitive personal data beyond your API key is collected or stored. All published content lands directly on your WordPress site and remains under your full control.

* Service: https://www.rankspot.ai
* Terms of Use: https://www.rankspot.ai/terms
* Privacy Policy: https://www.rankspot.ai/privacy

== Videos ==

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dstCPHFWgPM

== Screenshots ==

1. Overview of RankSpot – AI SEO autopilot for your blog.
2. The problems with traditional SEO and why it's broken.
3. Your personal AI agent working 24/7 to grow your blog.
4. 3 simple steps to get started with RankSpot.
5. Research-backed articles published automatically to your site.
6. Smarter SEO, less guesswork – key features at a glance.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What is RankSpot and how does it work? =

RankSpot is an AI SEO agent that automatically researches keywords, writes optimized blog articles, and publishes them to your WordPress site. Once connected, it runs 24/7 without any manual effort.

= Do I need coding or SEO skills to use RankSpot? =

No. RankSpot handles all the technical SEO, keyword research, and publishing automatically. Just install the plugin, connect your site, and RankSpot takes care of the rest.

= Will RankSpot replace my existing content workflow? =

Yes — it's designed to fully automate your blog content pipeline, from keyword research to published post, eliminating the need for separate writing, research, and publishing tools.

= How does RankSpot improve my WordPress SEO rankings? =

RankSpot publishes consistent, high-quality, keyword-targeted articles that build topical authority over time, increasing your site's impressions and organic clicks month over month.

= Is AI-generated content from RankSpot safe for SEO? =

Yes. Every article is research-backed, unique, and optimized following current SEO best practices. RankSpot is built specifically to produce content that ranks — not generic filler.

= Can RankSpot get my business cited by ChatGPT or Claude? =

Yes. RankSpot optimizes each article for GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) so your business is more likely to be recommended when users ask AI assistants questions in your niche.

= Can I control who authors the posts and their publish status? =

Yes. In **Settings > RankSpot** you can select any WordPress user as the post author and choose between `publish`, `draft`, or `pending` status.

= Where do I find my API key? =

After activating the plugin, go to **Settings > RankSpot** in your WordPress admin panel. Your unique API key is displayed there — copy it into your RankSpot dashboard to link your site.

= What post statuses are supported? =

The plugin supports `publish`, `draft`, and `pending`. Any unsupported value falls back to `draft`.

= Does RankSpot work with WooCommerce or other WordPress themes? =

Yes. RankSpot publishes standard WordPress posts and is compatible with all themes and most plugins, including WooCommerce.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release.
