=== Huddlespot Community ===
Contributors: dimadee
Tags: community, forum, discussion, membership, support
Requires at least: 5.1
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Build a branded online community right inside your WordPress site — no coding required.

== Description ==

Huddlespot lets you add a full-featured community platform to your WordPress site in minutes. It's built for creators, companies, and organizations who want to bring their audience together in one place — on their own terms.

No shortcodes. No coding. No headaches. Just install, configure a few settings, and you're up and running.

= Why build a community? =

* **Talk to your customers directly.** Build real relationships instead of shouting into the void.
* **Keep members coming back.** People stick around when they form connections with each other.
* **Boost your SEO.** User-generated Q&A content is exactly what search engines love.
* **Get honest feedback.** Learn what's working and what's not, straight from the people who matter.
* **Find your biggest fans.** Identify and reward the advocates who champion your brand.
* **One place for everything.** Stop juggling Google Groups, Facebook groups, and random forums.

= What you get =

* **Groups and spaces** — public or private, with fine-grained access control
* **Rich user profiles** — let members showcase their expertise and contributions
* **Threaded discussions** — real-time, multi-level conversations
* **Smart feed** — personalized content based on each member's interests and activity
* **Moderation tools** — keep things safe and on-brand
* **Full white-label** — your colors, your logo, your domain, your data
* **Admin panel** — manage members, roles, badges, and permissions from one place

= Who it's for =

**Teams and organizations** — Give employees a space to collaborate across departments and time zones, without the noise of chat tools.

**Creators and brands** — Stop renting space on social platforms. Own your audience, your data, and your experience.

**Product teams** — Gather feedback, crowdsource ideas, and build a living knowledge base around your product.

= How it compares =

If you've tried bbPress or BuddyPress, you know the setup can be painful. Huddlespot is a modern alternative — easier to install, easier to customize, and designed to look great out of the box.

== External Services ==

This plugin connects to the following third-party services:

= Huddlespot =

The plugin communicates with [Huddlespot](https://huddlespot.io) to power the community platform embedded on your site.

* Community interface is loaded from `https://app.huddlespot.io` via a JavaScript SDK
* API calls are made to `https://app.huddlespot.io/api/v1/` for settings, user synchronization, and community management
* Sitemap data is fetched from `https://huddlespot.io` for SEO purposes

A Huddlespot account and community ID are required. [Terms of Service](https://huddlespot.io/terms) | [Privacy Policy](https://huddlespot.io/privacy)

= Sentry =

The plugin uses [Sentry](https://sentry.io) for error reporting and monitoring. Only error and exception details are transmitted to help diagnose issues — no personal user data is intentionally sent.

[Sentry Privacy Policy](https://sentry.io/privacy/)

== Installation ==

1. Install and activate the plugin
2. Go to **Huddlespot > Settings** and fill in the required fields
3. That's it — your community is live

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need to know how to code? =

Nope. Everything is point-and-click.

= Does it work on mobile? =

Yes. Huddlespot looks great on phones, tablets, and desktops.

= How do I get help? =

Visit our [support community](https://community.huddlespot.io/) or email us at support@huddlespot.io.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release on WordPress.org