=== SearchShifter – AI Visibility Optimizer (Free + Pro Ready) ===
Contributors: denies
Donate link: https://searchshifter.ai
Tags: ai, seo, optimization, visibility, schema
Requires at least: 6.2
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.20
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

AI-powered SEO plugin that helps your site communicate with AI crawlers using smart protocol files, glossary terms, and schema sync.

== Description ==

**SearchShifter** helps your website communicate effectively with AI crawlers and search engines.  
It creates and synchronizes AI protocol files (`ai.txt`, `llms.txt`, `glossary.json`, `schema.json`) and provides dashboards, scanners, and analytics that strengthen your site’s **AI visibility**, **EEAT signals**, and **AI Overview inclusion** chances.

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### 🧩 Free Version (v1.14)
Core AI protocol management and glossary tools.

**Features**
* Add up to 10 glossary terms with an easy admin interface.
* Automatically generate `ai.txt` and `llms.txt` in the site root.
* Optional telemetry toggle for anonymous usage stats.
* “Upgrade to Pro” prompts when the term limit is reached.

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### 🚀 Pro Version (v1.20+)
Deep AI visibility intelligence, automation, and analytics.

**Highlights**
* Stripe + Laravel API-based licensing  
* Background job runner for sync and scans  
* Visibility Scanner (0–100 AI visibility score)  
* Crawler Monitor (GPTBot, Perplexity, Claude, etc.)  
* Smart Sync Engine with retry and conflict detection  
* AI Recommendations Panel with fix suggestions  
* CSV/PDF exports and reports  
* GDPR-safe telemetry toggle  

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== Installation ==

1. Download the plugin from [https://searchshifter.ai](https://searchshifter.ai) or WordPress.org.  
2. Upload the ZIP file to `/wp-content/plugins/`.  
3. Activate **SearchShifter** from *Plugins → Installed Plugins*.  
4. Go to **SearchShifter → Dashboard** to begin setup.

After activation:
* `ai.txt` and `llms.txt` are created automatically in your root.  
* Glossary Manager and Dashboard pages are added to your admin.  

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== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is SearchShifter free? =
Yes, the base plugin is free forever. The Pro version adds AI scanning and analytics.

= Does it work with all themes? =
Yes, SearchShifter is compatible with most themes and builders including Elementor, Divi, and Gutenberg.

= What are ai.txt and llms.txt? =
They guide AI crawlers like GPTBot and Google-Extended on how to safely use your content.

= Does the plugin collect data? =
No personal data is collected. Telemetry is optional and fully anonymous.

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== Screenshots ==

1. AI Visibility Scanner Dashboard  
2. Schema & Glossary Sync Interface  
3. AI Recommendations View  

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== Changelog ==

= 1.20 =
* Added Licensing & Gating framework  
* Added Smart Sync Engine with queue/retry  
* Added Crawler Monitor & Visibility Scanner  
* Added Stripe Commerce integration  
* Added Recommendation Panel & Reporting  
* Added Backlink framework foundation  
* Added packaging script & translation loader  

= 1.14 =
* Initial free release  
* Glossary Manager (10-term limit)  
* ai.txt / llms.txt auto-generation  
* Basic dashboard & telemetry toggle  

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== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.20 =
Upgrade to Pro for crawler analytics, visibility scoring, Smart Sync, recommendations, and reporting.

= 1.14 =
Free edition supports 10 glossary terms and automatic AI file generation.

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== License ==

This plugin is released under the **GNU General Public License v2 (or later)**.  
© 2025 SearchShifter.ai – All rights reserved.  
Docs & Support: [https://searchshifter.ai/support](https://searchshifter.ai/support)
