=== SyncRanker – AI SEO Writer, Automatic Internal Linking, Redirects & SEO Migration ===
Contributors: chandresh666
Tags: seo, ai seo, seo writer, internal linking, redirects
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.1
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 3.4.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

AI SEO writer and toolkit with automatic internal linking, article rewriter, SEO analysis, redirects, XML sitemaps, and 1-click SEO migration.

== Description ==

SyncRanker is an AI-powered WordPress SEO plugin and content optimization toolkit for creating, rewriting, and optimizing SEO-friendly content. It combines AI content writing, automatic internal linking, on-page SEO analysis, redirects, XML sitemaps, SEO metadata, and 1-click SEO migration in one lightweight plugin.

Connect WordPress to SyncRanker Article Studio for AI article generation, existing-content rewriting, contextual internal-link injection, metadata optimization, batch scheduling, and automated publishing.

= 🆕 New in v3.4.0: 1-Click SEO Migration & SyncRanker Article Studio Integration =
Move supported SEO metadata into SyncRanker with a streamlined 1-click migration workflow and real-time AJAX batch processing. Seamlessly migrate existing SEO titles, meta descriptions, focus keywords, and indexing settings from:
* Yoast SEO
* Rank Math
* All in One SEO (AIOSEO)
* SEOPress

= AI SEO Writer & Article Studio =
Connect WordPress to SyncRanker Article Studio for AI article generation, existing article rewriting, contextual internal-link injection, metadata optimization, batch scheduling, and publishing.

= Automatic Internal Linking =
SyncRanker discovers relevant existing content and creates contextual internal linking opportunities using semantic topics, categories, site content, and relevant anchor text.

= On-Page SEO Analyzer =
Includes a 12-point real-time SEO analyzer with:
* SEO scoring
* Title and meta description analysis
* Keyword and topic checks
* First-100-words analysis
* Table of contents detection
* Featured image alt-text verification
* SERP snippet preview

= 1-Click SEO Migration =
Migrate supported SEO metadata directly into SyncRanker from four popular SEO plugins: Yoast SEO, Rank Math, All in One SEO (AIOSEO), and SEOPress.

= Redirect Manager =
Manage your site's traffic flow with precise URL and path tracking. Includes:
* 301 redirects
* 302 redirects
* 410 responses
* Automatic slug-change tracking

= XML Sitemaps =
A native XML sitemap generator providing a clean sitemap hierarchy accessible instantly at `/sync-sitemap.xml`. Includes XSL stylized presentation support.

= SEO Metadata, Schema & Webmaster Verification =
Manage SEO metadata, JSON-LD schema generation, and easily verify your site with Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, Baidu, Yandex, and Pinterest.

= Lightweight WordPress SEO Tools =
Built with strict WordPress coding standards, SyncRanker uses native PHP and standard WP queries to ensure optimal performance.

== Installation ==

1. Go to **Plugins** -> **Add New** in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Search for `SyncRanker Connector` or upload `syncranker-connector.zip`.
3. Click **Install Now** and **Activate**.
4. Go to **Settings** -> **Permalinks** and click **Save Changes** once to flush rewrite rules for `/sync-sitemap.xml`.
5. *(Optional)* Go to **SyncRanker** in your sidebar to configure settings or connect your cloud workspace.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is SyncRanker an AI SEO plugin for WordPress? =
Yes, SyncRanker combines AI content creation, article rewriting, internal linking, on-page SEO analysis, metadata tools, and other SEO utilities into a single WordPress plugin.

= Can SyncRanker automatically add internal links? =
Yes, SyncRanker provides automatic and contextual internal linking by analyzing semantic topics, categories, and site content to discover relevant internal linking opportunities.

= Can I rewrite existing WordPress articles with AI? =
Yes, through the SyncRanker Article Studio integration, you can perform AI article generation and existing article rewriting directly.

= Can I migrate from another SEO plugin? =
Yes, SyncRanker features a 4-in-1 migration tool. You can migrate supported metadata from Yoast SEO, Rank Math, All in One SEO (AIOSEO), and SEOPress in a single click.

= Does SyncRanker generate XML sitemaps? =
Yes, SyncRanker generates a clean XML sitemap hierarchy automatically accessible at `/sync-sitemap.xml`.

= Does SyncRanker manage redirects? =
Yes, it includes a robust Redirect Manager for 301, 302, and 410 redirects, alongside automatic slug-change tracking.

= Is the local SEO analyzer and sitemap generator free? =
Yes. The 12-point On-Page SEO Analyzer, Stylized XML Sitemaps, SERP Snippet Previewer, Schema Generator, and Dashboard Widget are free.

= How do I submit my sitemap to Google Search Console? =
Simply submit `https://yourdomain.com/sync-sitemap.xml` directly in your Google Search Console Sitemaps tab.

== External Services ==

This plugin can optionally connect to SyncRanker cloud services:
* **SyncRanker Platform:** (https://syncranker.com) Used for account authentication, remote article publishing, and accessing web SEO utilities.

Terms of Service: https://syncranker.com/terms  
Privacy Policy: https://syncranker.com/privacy

== Screenshots ==

1. 12-point real-time On-Page SEO Analyzer with SEO checklist and SERP preview.
2. 4-in-1 SEO Migration interface for supported legacy SEO plugins.
3. SyncRanker XML Sitemap hierarchy at `/sync-sitemap.xml`.
4. JSON-LD Schema structured data interface.
5. WordPress SEO Health dashboard widget.

== Changelog ==

= 3.4.0 =
* Major Feature: 4-in-1 Legacy SEO Migration Engine (Seamless 1-click batch import from Yoast SEO, Rank Math, All in One SEO, and SEOPress).
* Feature: On-Page SEO Distribution Hub & Studio Filter Endpoints for SyncRanker AI CMS (`/studio/overview`, `/studio/posts`).
* Fix: Multi-engine Webmaster Verification meta tag rendering (Google, Bing msvalidate.01, Baidu, Yandex, Pinterest).
* Performance: Optimized REST API routes for external Studio management and content synchronization.
* Enhancement: Added 1:1 Redirect Manager with automated slug change tracking.
* Compatibility: Fully tested and compatible up to WordPress 7.1.

= 3.3.2 =
* Feature: Added built-in Redirect Manager (301, 302, 410) with automatic slug-change tracking.
* Feature: Added visual SEO Score color indicators (Red, Orange, Green, SyncRanker Blue) to Post list columns and Top Admin Bar.
* Fix: Resolved minor frontend/backend context switching logic for the admin bar SEO score.
* Tweak: Extensive WordPress Coding Standards (WPCS) code sanitization and security hardening.

= 3.3.1 =
* Enhancement: Implemented smart 3-tier "Waterfall" fallback algorithm in REST API for contextual internal link discovery.
* Enhancement: Tier 1 matches semantic focus keywords/topics, Tier 2 fills gaps via shared category taxonomy, and Tier 3 utilizes fresh site-wide content.
* Performance: Guaranteed strict post deduplication and current post ID exclusion across all internal linking queries.
* Optimization: Added intelligent edge-case detection (`isNewSite` flag & post count threshold) to support clean AI content publishing on new WordPress sites.
* Tested: Fully validated for WordPress REST API high-concurrency standards and SEO link architecture.

= 3.3.0 =
* Major Release: Upgraded to 12-point real-time On-Page SEO scoring engine.
* Added native Stylized XML Sitemap index engine (`/sync-sitemap.xml`) with XSL stylesheet support.
* Added intelligent entity and morphological keyword matching in first 100 words.
* Added Table of Contents detection and AI transitional filler scrubber.
* Added featured image alt-text verification in SEO checklist.
* Added on-demand REST endpoints for topic uniqueness and contextual internal link discovery.
* 100% WordPress VIP and Plugin Check (PCP) security and performance compliance.

= 3.2.0 =
* Initial public release on WordPress.org.