=== Emmerce Chatbot ===
Contributors: uzziellite
Tags: chatbot, ai, customer support, automation, emmerce
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.0.2
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
Text Domain: emmerce-chatbot
Plugin URI: https://github.com/uzziellite/emmerce-chatbot

Adds a professional AI chatbot to your website to manage communication between you and your customers.

== Description ==
Emmerce Chatbot is a powerful WordPress plugin that enhances your website with an intelligent, customizable chatbot. Powered by the Emmerce Backend, it provides automated responses to user inquiries, improving engagement and streamlining customer support.

### Key Features
- **Automated Responses:** Instant, AI-driven replies to common user questions.
- **Seamless Integration:** Works effortlessly with any WordPress site (version 6.0+).
- **Fast and Efficient:** Optimized for performance.
- **Emmerce Backend:** Enables real-time data processing and scalability.
- **Customizable:** Easily extendable with additional features and settings.

This plugin is ideal for businesses looking to automate customer interactions while maintaining a professional user experience.

== Installation ==

### Standard Installation (Recommended)
1. Download the plugin.
2. In your WordPress admin dashboard, go to **Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin**.
3. Upload the downloaded ZIP file and click **Install Now**.
4. Activate the plugin through the "Plugins" menu.
5. Configure your Emmerce Backend credentials (e.g., API key, username, password) in the plugin settings under the WordPress admin dashboard.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What does this plugin do? =
It adds an AI-powered chatbot to your WordPress site, allowing automated communication with visitors and customers.

= Do I need an Emmerce account? =
Yes, you’ll need credentials (e.g., API key) from Emmerce to enable the chatbot’s full functionality.

= What versions of WordPress are supported? =
The plugin requires WordPress 6.0 or higher and has been tested up to version 6.9.

= Can I customize the chatbot? =
Yes! The plugin is built to be extensible, and developers can modify it using Svelte and PHP.

== Screenshots ==
![Emmerce Chatbot](./src/media/bot.png)
![Emmerce Message](./src/media/message.png)
![Emmerce Settings](./src/media/settings.png)

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.2 =
* Fixed wrong asset pushed.

= 1.0.1 =
* Fixed CSS queuing for proper stylesheet loading.
* Resolved variable initialization order that was causing rendering errors.
* Improved WebSocket connection management for better stability.

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release of Emmerce Chatbot.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.2 =
Bug fix. An asset failed to be pushed causing plugin to fail

= 1.0.1 =
Bug fix release. Addresses CSS loading issues, rendering errors, and WebSocket stability. Update recommended for all users.

= 1.0.0 =
This is the first version of the plugin. No upgrades available yet.

== Additional Information ==
- **Plugin URI:** [https://github.com/uzziellite/emmerce-chatbot](https://github.com/uzziellite/emmerce-chatbot)
- **Author URI:** [https://github.com/uzziellite](https://github.com/uzziellite)
- **Support:** For inquiries, contact [uzzielkk@gmail.com](mailto:uzzielkk@gmail.com) or open an issue on [GitHub](https://github.com/uzziellite/emmerce-chatbot).