=== WBN GEO AEO Lite ===
Contributors: atircohen
Tags: geo, aeo, local seo, schema, service areas
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.5
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.1.6
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Build machine-readable GEO and AEO coverage for services, service areas, local pages, and structured Schema output.

== Description ==

WBN GEO AEO Lite helps WordPress site owners create a lightweight GEO and AEO infrastructure layer for service-based businesses.

The plugin is designed to help organize services, areas, coverage relationships, public GEO pages, and structured output in a clear machine-readable format.

It gives businesses a practical foundation for local visibility, answer-engine readiness, and structured service-area coverage without replacing their existing SEO plugin.

= Core Lite capabilities =

* Create and manage Service entities.
* Create and manage Area entities.
* Connect services to the areas they cover.
* Generate a public GEO Hub.
* Output basic structured Schema foundations.
* Use a guided setup workflow for company and coverage details.
* Keep the workflow simple for local businesses and service providers.

= What this plugin is for =

WBN GEO AEO Lite is useful for businesses that serve multiple locations, cities, regions, or service areas and want a clearer content and schema structure around:

* Services
* Areas
* Local coverage
* Service-area relationships
* GEO pages
* AEO-ready public structure
* Schema output

= What this plugin does not do =

This plugin does not replace a full SEO plugin. It is intended to work as a focused GEO/AEO infrastructure layer alongside your existing WordPress SEO workflow.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/wbn-geo-aeo-lite/` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress Plugins screen.
2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
3. Open the WBN GEO AEO Lite dashboard in the WordPress admin.
4. Use the setup wizard to enter your company profile, services, areas, and schema settings.
5. Review the generated GEO Hub and public service-area structure.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is this plugin a replacement for Yoast, Rank Math, or other SEO plugins? =

No. WBN GEO AEO Lite is not intended to replace a full SEO plugin. It focuses on GEO/AEO structure, services, areas, coverage relationships, and schema foundations.

= Does the plugin create service and area pages? =

Yes. The Lite version includes service and area entities and helps connect them into a public GEO structure.

= Does the plugin output Schema? =

Yes. The plugin includes basic structured Schema foundations for service and area coverage.

= Can I use it for businesses with multiple service areas? =

Yes. The plugin is designed for service-based businesses that need to describe coverage by location, city, region, or area.

= Does the plugin require coding knowledge? =

No. The plugin includes an admin workflow and setup wizard for managing the core Lite structure.

== Screenshots ==

1. Dashboard overview showing coverage assets, readiness, and the next recommended setup action.
2. Operator shortcuts and Lite coverage model for managing the main GEO workflow.
3. Company profile setup step for brand, website, contact, phone, WhatsApp, and default country settings.
4. Schema and output settings for controlling the public GEO structure and schema behavior.
5. GEO/AEO infrastructure concept showing service-area coverage and location relationships.

== Changelog ==

= 1.1.6 =
* Initial approved WordPress.org release package.
* Added Lite GEO/AEO dashboard structure.
* Added setup workflow for company profile, services, areas, and schema settings.
* Added Service and Area entities.
* Added coverage relationship foundation.
* Added public GEO Hub foundation.
* Added basic Schema output foundation.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.1.6 =
Initial WordPress.org release for WBN GEO AEO Lite.
