=== Conditional Content Block ===
Contributors: aion11
Donate link: https://mkaion.com
Tags: ai content optimization, ai seo, answer engine optimization, gutenberg blocks, faq block
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 2.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Improve WordPress content for AI citations and answer engines while controlling who sees what with smart content visibility.

== Description ==

Conditional Content Block combines its original conditional visibility block with a new AI Citation Optimizer workflow for WordPress publishers who want stronger AI citation readiness, answer engine optimization, and better on-page extractability.

Suggested Google title:
Conditional Content Block: AI Citation Optimizer & Smart Content Visibility

If you publish blog posts, landing pages, tutorials, or product explainers, this plugin helps you improve the parts AI systems and readers care about most:

- quick answers near the top of the page
- FAQ coverage for follow-up intent
- shorter, more extractable paragraphs
- stronger heading structure
- richer answer-focused formatting
- optional AI-assisted fixes directly inside Gutenberg

This makes the plugin useful for:

- AI SEO workflows
- answer engine optimization
- LLM visibility
- AI-ready content optimization
- FAQ and summary block generation
- editorial quality checks before publishing

**Features:**
- Backward-compatible conditional content block
- AI Citation Optimizer editor sidebar
- Visibility-aware optimizer warnings for restricted Quick Answer and FAQ content
- Rule-based content scoring with citation probability
- Optional AI provider integration for OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini
- AI Quick Answer Gutenberg block with generate/regenerate/manual edit workflow
- AI FAQ Gutenberg block with 3 to 5 generated Q&A pairs
- Extractability analyzer for long paragraphs
- AI-powered quick fixes for content tables and paragraph rewrites
- Provider-aware model settings with helpful API links
- Smart block placement for Quick Answer at the top and FAQ near the end
- Cached analysis results in post meta

**Keywords this plugin is built around:**
AI citation optimizer, AI SEO plugin, answer engine optimization, LLM content optimization, WordPress FAQ generator, quick answer block, content readability, extractable content, AI-ready blog content, Gutenberg AI assistant.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `conditional-content-block` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Configure AI provider settings in Settings > Conditional Content Block
4. Add the "Conditional Content", "AI Quick Answer", or "AI FAQ" block in the editor
5. Use the AI Citation Optimizer sidebar to analyze content on demand

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this remove the original conditional content functionality? =
No. The original conditional content block remains available and backward compatible.

= Which AI providers are supported? =
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini are supported through the plugin settings page.

= Can I use the optimizer without an AI provider? =
Yes. The rule-based scoring engine works without any AI connection. AI integration is optional.

= Where should I place the AI Quick Answer and AI FAQ blocks? =
For best results, place the AI Quick Answer near the top of the article. The AI FAQ block works best near the end of the post as a follow-up section.

= What is the plugin optimizing for? =
The plugin is designed for AI citation readiness, answer engine optimization, extractable formatting, FAQ coverage, and stronger content structure inside Gutenberg.

= What does the citation score evaluate? =
It checks structure, quick answers, FAQ coverage, heading hierarchy, intro length, paragraph extractability, tables, and optional AI guidance.

= Where are analysis results stored? =
The latest analysis is cached in post meta and recalculated only when the content changes or the editor requests a new analysis.

== Screenshots ==

1. AI Citation Optimizer sidebar in the WordPress editor
2. AI provider settings page
3. AI Quick Answer block
4. AI FAQ block
5. Conditional Content visibility settings

== Changelog ==

= 2.0.0 (2026-03-11) =
* Added AI Citation Optimizer Gutenberg sidebar
* Added rule-based citation readiness scoring engine
* Added OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini provider abstractions
* Added AI Quick Answer and AI FAQ Gutenberg blocks
* Added extractability analyzer and AI-assisted quick fixes
* Preserved backward compatibility for the original conditional block

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 2.0.0 =
This release adds AI-powered citation optimization features while keeping the original conditional content block compatible with existing content.

== Support ==

For support, please use the [WordPress support forums](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/conditional-content-block).

== Copyright ==

Conditional Content Block is released under the GPLv2 or later.  
This plugin is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or any later version.