=== DanP Bitly URLs ===
Contributors: danpoulton
Donate link: https://dan-p.net/donate
Tags: short URLs, Bitly, short links
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 5.8
Stable tag: 1.1.0
Requires PHP: 5.6
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Generate Bitly short links for posts and pages every time you first publish. Already have posts? You can generate a link for all posts and pages too.

== Description ==

This very simple plugin generates a Bitly shortlink and saves it to your WordPress database.

It does this via two different methods:

* Publish a page or post for the first time
* Click the generate all button

[Getting Started Guide](https://dan-p.net/wordpress-plugins/danp-bitly-urls)

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I get a Bitly API token? =

You'll need to register for an account with [Bitly](https://bitly.com). Once you've got one, take a look at [this guide on getting your API token](https://support.bitly.com/hc/en-us/articles/230647907-How-do-I-generate-an-OAuth-access-token-for-the-Bitly-API-).

= Where do I enter my Bitly API token? =

Login to the WordPress Dashboard, Settings, then Reading. Scroll to the bottom and you'll see "DanP Bitly URLs: API Token". Enter your token and click save.

= How do I generate a new Bitly short URL? =

Either:

* Publish a new post or page for the first time
* Login to the WordPress Dashboard, Settings, then Reading. Scroll to the bottom and you'll see "DanP Bitly URLs: API Token". Click the "Update all short URLs" button.


== Screenshots ==

1. This is where you can add your Bitly API token and generate short URLs for all posts and pages. Location: Dashboard > Settings > Reading.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0 =
* This is the first version!

= 1.1 =
* API token is now checked for validity on saving that option
* Shortcode to output Bitly shortened URL introduced

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0 =
* This is the first version!

= 1.1 =
* API token is now checked for validity on saving that option
* Shortcode to output Bitly shortened URL introduced