=== Apester Interactive Content ===

Contributors: benkalsky, tomarad, shushu.i
Tags: Interactive, Interactive Content, Content, Related Content, Embedded Content, Test Yourself, Viral, Circulation, Engagement, Monetization, Playful Content, Interactive Platform, Playful Platform
Requires at least: 2.8
Tested up to: 4.2.2
Stable tag: 1.13
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Take your first steps towards revolutionizing your digital storytelling with Apester!

== Description ==

= Introduction =

Take your first steps towards revolutionizing your digital storytelling with Apester!
Apester's Wordpress plugin enables you to entwine your reader's voice within your content!

Join hundreds of websites such as The Telegraph, AOL, Weather and more who are already empowering their readers and maximizing their websites' goals!

Amazingly it's for FREE!

Join now!


== Installation ==

= Minimum Requirements =
* PHP Version 5.2
 
= Installation method 1: =
1. Go to 'Plugins' in your WordPress dashboard -> 'Add New'.
2. Search for 'Apester'.
3. Install the Apester plugin by pressing the 'Install Now' button.
4. Activate the Apester plugin.
5. Configure the plugin by going to 'Settings' -> 'Apester Settings'.

= Installation method 2: =

1. Download the plugin.
2. Go to 'Plugins' in your WordPress dashboard -> 'Add New' -> 'Upload Plugin' -> 'Choose File'.
3. Choose the the plugin zip file `apester-interactive-content.zip` and press 'Install Now'.
4. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress website.
5. Configure the plugin by going to 'Settings' -> 'Apester Settings'.

= Installation method 3: =

1. Upload and extract the entire `apester-interactive-content.zip` file to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Configure the plugin by going to 'Settings' -> 'Apester Settings'.
 
= Updating: =
* Use WordPress automatic updates in order to upgrade to the latest version. Ensure to back up your site for precautionary measures.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

**Q:** Why should I embed content from the Apester network?<br />
**A:** Our content is created by our network of partners and editorial staff. We feature highly engaging items related to sports and entertainment. Embedding these items on your site is likely to boost all of your engagement metrics - page views, ad impressions, sharing rate etc. 
Furthermore, it enhances your site’s content by complementing it with highly packaged content.
 
**Q:** How does Apester help me make my content viral?<br />
**A:** Our plugin includes an option to share each item on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Reddit. Clicking on one of the 'Share' buttons will create a shared link directing users to your website.
 
**Q:** Does Apester work on mobile and tablet versions of my website?<br />
**A:** Yes - Apester’s UI is responsive and mobile compatible.
 
**Q:** Can I create my own content?<br />
**A:** Definitely - we encourage users to create original playful content using our content creator. 
 
**Q:** Does this plugin slow down my website?<br />
**A:** Absolutely not - Apester uses a large content delivery network to ensure prompt delivery.
 
**Q:** How do I embed Apester’s content?<br />
**A:** There are two ways to embed Apester’s content.
1. For basic usage, all you need is to use a URL. Copy the item/section URL from http://apester.com and paste it to your post.
2. Advanced users can use Apester shortcodes using attributes to tweak the result.
 
**Q:** Which shortcode attributes can I use?<br />
**A:** You can find the full attribute list in 'Settings' -> 'Apester' - > 'Help'.
 
I have more questions.
For more information please [Contact Us](mailto:info@qmerce.com).

== Screenshots ==

1. Apester Editor
2. Interactive Poll
3. Interactive Poll Results
4. Interactive Trivia
5. Interactive Trivia Results

== Changelog ==

= 1.13 =
* Fix editor links.

= 1.12 =
* Load javascript SDK only when needed.

= 1.11 =
* Support CDN and random interactions.

= 1.10 =
* Support both HTTP and HTTPS servers.

= 1.9 =
* Redesign
* Support publisher.

= 1.7 =
* Avoid showing random interactions when manual interactions exist on the same page.

= 1.6 =
* Add links from settings page.

= 1.5 =
* First working version.