=== Branded Sharebox by Shorten.REST ===
Contributors: apilads
Tags: Social, Social Media, Social Share, Sharebox, Share Buttons, Share Links, URL Shortener, Short URL, Shortcode
Requires at least: 4.0
Tested up to: 5.4.1
Stable tag: trunk
Requires PHP: 5.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

The Branded Sharebox allows any blog, magazine, tube or news site to add a branded short URL box & social sharing icons similar to YouTube's sharebox

== Description ==

The WordPress Branded Sharebox allows any WordPress blog, magazine, tube or news site to add a branded short URL box & social sharing icons similar to YouTube's sharebox. 

Users can easily share links to any post or product and publisher can collect analytics on their traffic.

See it in Action: [Introducing The WordPress Sharebox](https://shorten.rest/introducing-the-wordpress-branded-sharebox/ "Introducing The WordPress Branded Sharebox").

Features:
* Add a Branded Short URL for every post.
* Collect click data on the short URL.
* Add Social Share Buttons to any post 
* Share To Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Reddit & Tumblr
* Style the Share Buttons - round & square
* Style the Share Buttons size
* Style the short link share box
* Inline & Sticky Share Buttons
* Display social share counter

Optional: Add the Branded Sharebox to any page via shortcode:
> Add [branded_sharebox] to any post or page


== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/branded-sharebox` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress
3. Use the Settings->Branded Sharebox screen to configure the plugin. Add your API key (get from Shorten.REST) and the branded domain you are pointing to the service
5. Style your sharebox & choose where you would like to display it.
6. Use the Settings->Branded Sharebox>Manage URLs screen to generate the sharebox for existing posts

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I use My own Domain with this plugin? =

Yes! You can use your branded URL shortener

= Where do I get an API key? =

Signup on https://shorten.rest to get your API key.

= Is it FREE to use? =

Shorten.REST offers free (pay as you go) and premium plans.


== Screenshots ==

1. Branded Sharebox Plugin Settings
2. Branded Sharebox Manage URLs
3. Branded Sharebox Select Share Buttons
4. Branded Sharebox Output Example

== Changelog ==

1.5 Bug Fixes

1.4 Bug Fixes

1.3 Initial Release