=== Automated Content for Real Estate === Contributors: reblogdog Donate link: https://reblogdog.com/donate/ Tags: Real Estate, Realtor, Automated Content, IDX, MLS, Blogging, Listings, RETS, IDX Broker, ihomefinder, dsidxpress, simplyrets, placester, ifoundagent, diverse solutions Requires at least: 4.0 Tested up to: 4.7.1 Stable tag: /trunk License: GPLv2 License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Get a new real estate blog post automatically published everyday. Add automated real estate content to your website. == Description == Add automated real estate content to your website. We publish an SEO optimized blog post to your website for you everyday. The post includes an SEO optimized image and content. We also include a list of current listings to match the keywords for the blog post. The listings are updated every time your MLS updates. Social Media can be intimidating. We understand that. That's why we have made each Blogdog post sharable. Oh, and it also includes a featured image. Professional in look that is sure to draw attention. NOTE: We reccommend using WordPress SEO, a.k.a. Yoast SEO for Facebook Open Graph and Twitter cards. As well as your SEO. And, Yes, they have a FREE version of the plugin that works great. A content subcription with Real Estate Blogdog is required to use this plugin. Check our website for the most current list of [Featured IDX Providers](https://reblogdog.com/featured-idx-providers/ "Featured IDX Providers"). == Installation == 1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/blogdog` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. 2. Navigate to WP Admin > Automated Content. 3. Visit our website to purchase your subscription. [Purchase Now](https://reblogdog.com/order-form// "Buy Now Page") 4. Check your email, we will send you your api key. 5. Paste your api key into the Blogdog Settings page API Key input. 6. Select your shortcode type. 7. Input user settings. Make sure to press Save Settings. 8. Map only the property types you plan to use. (Click the [How-To](https://reblogdog.com/map-property-types/ "How to Map Property Types") link for instructions.) Make sure to press Save Settings. 9. City mapping may be required. (Check your IDX at [Featured IDX Providers](https://reblogdog.com/featured-idx-providers/ "Featured IDX Providers") to verify. If required. [Contact Support](https://reblogdog.com/support/ "Contact Support") we will handle this for you. 10. Add the loactions you plan to use. (These can be updated at any time.) 11. Choose the criteria for each location. 12. Make sure to press Save Settings before leaving page. 13. Click the Active API button. If the set-up is complete, the button will read API Activated. 14. Check your website blog for a few days. If you see any issues with your blog posts. [Contact Support](https://reblogdog.com/support/ "Contact Support"). We are happy to help. == Frequently Asked Questions == = Do I need a subscription? = Yes. You need a subscription with Real Estate Blogdog to receive automated content. To display listings with a shortcode (optional), you will need an account with one of our featured IDX providers. = Are any contracts required to use the Blogdog Automated Posting service? = No. You can cancel at any time. == Screenshots == 1. 1. **Sample Blog Post** - Every blog post is different and contains the location information you provide. This is a sample using Scottsdale AZ as the location. 2. Dashboard 3. API settings - You will receive the API key when you start your subscription. 4. Location Settings - Unlimited locations are allowed. This information can be updated at any time depending on your changing market conditions. 5. Property Type Mapping - Detailed Instructions are provided for this section. You will only need to do this once. == Changelog == = 5.2.2 = * Add method to hide `[reblogdog_cta]` from posts used with RE_blogdog v1.0 * RE_blogdog v1.0 is now completely depricated. = 5.2.1 = * Due to missing files in version 5.2.0 svn update we are doing this update to insure all user recieve the complete plugin. = 5.2.0 = * Full overhaul of the admin. * Add new API version = 5.0.1 = * Change how cron is avtivated and deactivated. * Fix layout issue with update messages in admin. * Add API Activatte button in admin. == Upgrade Notice == = 5.2.2 = * Minor update for RE_blogdog v1.0 users only. This is not a required update. = 5.2.1 = * New API version Update Required.