# Italian SEO Validator

WordPress plugin for Italian content SEO validation.

**Version**: 3.6.0  
**License**: GPL v2+  
**Requires**: WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.2+

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## Description

SEO and content quality validation for Italian content. Analyzes Gulpease readability, H2/H3 structure, keyword density, E-E-A-T signals, and AI optimization. Works alongside Yoast, Rank Math, and SEOPress without conflicts.

## Features

### FREE Version
- 3 unique validations per month (unlimited re-validation)
- Gulpease readability index (Italian-specific)
- Detailed Gulpease explanation (6-level scale)
- Long sentence analysis with actionable suggestions
- H2/H3 structure analysis
- Keyword density and positioning
- 6 predefined content intents
- Meta tags validation

### STANDARD Version
- 50 validations per month
- All FREE features +
- **Gulpease Benchmark**: Compare your readability vs personal averages (30d/90d)
- **Link Suggestions**: Automatic internal link recommendations
- **Cannibalization Detection**: Identify competing articles
- Priority support
- €6.90/month or €49/year

## Installation

1. Download the plugin from WordPress.org
2. Upload to `/wp-content/plugins/`
3. Activate via WordPress dashboard
4. Open any post → Italian SEO Validator metabox/sidebar

## Usage

### Classic Editor
1. Open post in Classic Editor
2. Find "Italian SEO Validator" metabox
3. Enter Main Keyword and select Intent
4. Click "Validate Article"
5. View score breakdown and suggestions

### Gutenberg
1. Open post in Gutenberg
2. Open sidebar panel (top right)
3. Click "Italian SEO Validator" tab
4. Same workflow as Classic Editor

## Documentation

Built-in documentation available at:
**Dashboard → Italian SEO Validator → Documentation**

## Support

- WordPress.org: [Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/italian-seo-validator/)
- Documentation: Built-in admin panel
- License activation: [Gumroad](https://pannonius.gumroad.com/l/Italian-seo-validator)

## Changelog

See `readme.txt` for full changelog.

**Latest (3.5.7 - 2025-11-15)**:
- CRITICAL FIX: Gutenberg now calls backend API instead of client-side validation
- FIXED: Validation results now IDENTICAL between Classic and Gutenberg
- FIXED: Breakdown scores match Classic Editor exactly
- IMPROVED: Backend provides richer analysis (TL;DR, MiniAnswers, Takeaways)

**Previous (3.5.6 - 2025-01-XX)**:
- ADDED: Keyword Analysis box (density, occurrences, found_in/missing_in)
- ADDED: Images Analysis box (total, with ALT, with keyword)
- ADDED: Links Analysis box (total, internal, external)
- ADDED: SEO Meta Tags box (title, description, slug length validation)
- IMPROVED: Complete feature parity between Classic and Gutenberg editors

**Previous (3.5.5 - 2025-01-XX)**:
- FIXED: Gutenberg sidebar now shows ALL suggestions (not limited to 3)
- FIXED: Gulpease Benchmark box rendering in Gutenberg for STANDARD/PRO users
- FIXED: EEAT score calculation to match Classic Editor (4 criteria)
- IMPROVED: Added debug logging for Gulpease Benchmark rendering
- IMPROVED: Validation algorithm fully aligned with Classic Editor

**Previous (3.5.4 - 2025-11-15)**:
- FIXED: Link copy button with fallback for all browsers
- FIXED: Validazione deterministica (cache hash)
- FIXED: Breakdown mostra tutte 6 metriche
- IMPROVED: Copy feedback visivo e cross-browser compatibility
- STABILITY: Full feature parity con Classic Editor

## License

GPL v2 or later - [Full License](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html)

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