=== SearchShifter AI Visibility ===
Contributors: denise2372
Tags: ai, seo, schema, visibility
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 8.1
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Adds structured files and metadata that support how AI crawlers and search systems access and interpret site content.

== Description ==

SearchShifter adds structured configuration files, glossary data, and schema related outputs that support crawler access and content interpretation.

The plugin generates and maintains files such as ai.txt and llms.txt, provides a glossary system, and surfaces technical signals related to crawler access and structured data. All functionality is implemented within WordPress and managed through the admin interface.

These files are generated as static text files for crawler guidance and do not modify WordPress core, themes, or front end rendering.

Some features are available only in paid editions. Paid functionality is optional. The free plugin remains usable without external services.

== Free Version ==

The free version provides core structure and configuration features.

Features include:
* Automatic generation of ai.txt and llms.txt in the site root.
* Public access validation for generated files.
* Glossary system with up to 10 terms.
* Automatically generated public glossary page.
* Detection of basic technical signals including robots.txt presence, meta robots tags, and canonical tags.
* Optional anonymous telemetry toggle.

The free version does not require external API credentials.

== Pro Version ==

The Pro version adds additional analysis and reporting features.

Features include:
* Site level crawl for AI related technical signals.
* Per URL scoring based on detected signals.
* Schema coverage checks.
* Storage of scan results in the WordPress database.
* Detection of known AI crawler user agents.
* Dashboard views for historical scans and URL level results.
* Export of reports in CSV or PDF format.
* Optional telemetry toggle.

Pro features require an optional license and may communicate with an external service for validation.

== Authority Version ==

The Authority version adds extended diagnostics and external validation features.

Features include:
* External validation checks using third party AI APIs.
* Monitoring of brand and domain mentions returned by supported AI systems.
* Content analysis tools for evaluating structure and schema coverage.
* Multi site reporting views.
* Comparative analysis features based on available signals.

Authority features require external API access configured by the site owner.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the wp content plugins directory, or install through the WordPress plugin installer.
2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
3. Access the plugin settings through the SearchShifter menu in the WordPress admin.

Upon activation, required configuration files are generated automatically.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is SearchShifter free? =
Yes. A free version is available and can be used without purchasing a license.

= Does this plugin connect to external services? =
Some features in paid editions connect to external AI services. These connections are optional and require configuration by the site owner.

= Does the plugin collect personal data? =
No personal data is collected. Anonymous telemetry is optional and can be disabled.

= Does this plugin modify front end content? =
The plugin generates configuration files and structured outputs. It does not alter front end theme rendering.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of the plugin.

== License ==

This plugin is released under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later.
