=== Easy Content Linker Lite ===
Contributors: tistou80
Tags: internal linking, seo, ai, openai, content
Requires at least: 6.2
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.1.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

AI-powered internal linking recommendations for WordPress. Semantic analysis with OpenAI embeddings and intelligent anchor suggestions via GPT.

== Description ==

**Easy Content Linker Lite** uses artificial intelligence to analyze your content and generate smart internal linking recommendations.

= How It Works =

1. **Semantic Analysis**: The plugin uses OpenAI embeddings to understand the meaning of your content
2. **Smart Matching**: Posts are matched based on semantic similarity, not just keywords
3. **Natural Anchors**: GPT finds natural anchor text that already exists in your content
4. **Actionable Report**: Get a complete list of recommended links with source, anchor, and target

= Features =

* 🧠 **AI-Powered**: Uses OpenAI for semantic understanding
* 🔗 **Smart Recommendations**: Finds the best internal linking opportunities
* 🎯 **Natural Anchors**: Suggests anchor text that exists in your content
* 📊 **Export to CSV**: Download recommendations for bulk processing
* 📋 **Copy to Clipboard**: Quickly copy anchor text and URLs
* 🌍 **Multi-language**: Supports English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese
* ⚡ **Easy Setup**: Just add your OpenAI API key and go
* ♾️ **Unlimited**: No limits on posts or recommendations

= Lite vs Pro =

The Lite version generates **recommendations** that you implement manually.

The Pro version **automatically injects links** into your content dynamically.

**Included in both Lite and Pro:**

* Semantic analysis
* AI anchor detection
* Link recommendations
* Export to CSV

**Pro only:**

* Automatic link injection
* Strategic pages
* Near-duplicate detection
* Category-based silo linking
* Custom anchor text per page
* Priority support

[Upgrade to Pro](https://www.easycontentlinker.com/)

= External Service =

This plugin connects to the OpenAI API to:
- Generate embeddings (semantic representations) of your content
- Find natural anchor text using GPT

**You need your own OpenAI API key** to use this plugin. Get one at [platform.openai.com](https://platform.openai.com/api-keys).

* [OpenAI Terms of Use](https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use)
* [OpenAI Privacy Policy](https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy)

= Requirements =

* WordPress 6.2 or higher
* PHP 7.4 or higher
* OpenAI API key

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/easy-content-linker-lite/`
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress
3. Go to Content Linker > Settings
4. Enter your OpenAI API key
5. Click "Start complete analysis" on the Dashboard
6. View recommendations and implement links manually

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need an OpenAI account? =

Yes, you need an OpenAI API key. You can get one at [platform.openai.com](https://platform.openai.com/api-keys). OpenAI charges based on usage, but costs are typically very low (a few cents per hundred posts).

= Does this plugin modify my posts? =

No. The Lite version only generates recommendations. You implement the links manually in your content. Your original posts are never modified.

= How do I implement the recommendations? =

1. Go to Content Linker > Recommendations
2. For each recommendation, edit the source post
3. Find the suggested anchor text in your content
4. Add a link to the target URL

You can also export all recommendations to CSV for bulk processing.

= What languages are supported? =

English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Portuguese.

= How is similarity calculated? =

The plugin uses OpenAI embeddings to create a semantic representation of each post. Posts with similar meaning will have high similarity scores.

= What's the difference with the Pro version? =

The Pro version automatically injects links into your content at display time. The Lite version only provides recommendations - you implement them manually.

== Screenshots ==

1. Dashboard with stats, near-duplicate detection, and recent links overview
2. Link recommendations with similarity scores and CSV export
3. Settings page with OpenAI API configuration and language selection
4. Side-by-side content comparison for near-duplicate detection
5. Detailed link list showing source articles, anchors, and target pages

== Changelog ==

= 1.1.1 =
* Compatibility: Tested with WordPress 7.0 and PHP 8.4
* Maintenance: Minor housekeeping

= 1.1.0 =
* New: Recommendations page with export to CSV
* New: Copy anchor/URL to clipboard
* New: Unlimited posts and recommendations
* Changed: Links are now recommendations (manual implementation)
* Improved: Better escaping for security

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.1.1 =
Compatibility update for WordPress 7.0 and PHP 8.4. Recommended for all users.

= 1.1.0 =
Major update: The plugin now generates unlimited recommendations. Export to CSV or copy to clipboard for easy implementation.