=== Keekan SEO ===
Contributors: keekan
Tags: seo, ai seo, sitemap, schema, meta tags
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 8.0
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

AI SEO plugin for WordPress with on-page SEO, meta tags, schema markup, XML sitemaps, and keyword insights for business-focused websites.

== Description ==

Keekan SEO is a **modern SEO plugin for WordPress** built for site owners, publishers, and businesses who care about **search visibility, commercial intent, and long-term value** — not just SEO scores.

It combines essential on-page SEO tools with **keyword insights, competitive signals, and content workflows** to help you focus on **higher-value search opportunities** and scalable publishing.

= Why Keekan SEO =

Most SEO plugins focus on technical checklists.  
Keekan SEO focuses on **practical SEO workflows for growth-oriented websites**.

* Apply search-engine best practices across your site
* Prioritize keywords with commercial and business intent
* Build pages designed for visibility and engagement
* Use AI-assisted workflows to scale content efficiently
* Keep your site fast with a lightweight architecture
* Manage SEO from a single, clean dashboard

= Core SEO Features =

**On-Page SEO**
* Meta titles and meta descriptions
* Search appearance controls
* Automated metadata assistance (when configured)
* Social media previews for platforms like Facebook and X
* SEO-friendly metadata templates

**Technical SEO**
* Technical SEO checks to identify common site issues
* Internal linking support and content organization tools
* Cornerstone content configuration
* Crawlability and indexability best-practice support
* XML sitemap and search-engine friendly configuration

**Local SEO**
* Local business information settings
* Support for common local details (name, address, phone, service area)
* Tools designed to improve local search presentation (when configured)

**Schema & Structured Data**
* Schema markup controls
* Structured data configuration for improved search presentation

**XML Sitemaps**
* XML sitemap generator
* Index sitemaps and taxonomy sitemaps
* Search-engine friendly sitemap structure

**SEO Audits & Checks**
* On-page SEO audits
* Actionable and prioritized recommendations
* Technical and content-level insights

= Keyword Insights & Content Workflow =

* Keyword opportunities with commercial-intent indicators
* Prioritization signals to help focus on higher-value topics
* AI-assisted content drafts (optional, via Keekan Cloud)
* Scalable content workflows for growing websites

= Designed for Business-Focused Sites =

Keekan SEO is ideal for:

* Publishers and niche content websites
* Job portals and directory-style sites
* News and media publishing platforms
* Monetized blogs and content networks
* Businesses targeting high-intent search traffic
* SEO professionals managing scalable projects

= Local + Cloud Architecture =

Core SEO features run **locally** on your WordPress site, including:
* Meta tags
* Schema markup
* XML sitemaps
* Search appearance settings

Advanced keyword intelligence, AI workflows, and analytics can be enabled by connecting securely to **Keekan Cloud** using a connection token.

This hybrid approach ensures:
* Fast performance
* Minimal server load
* Access to advanced AI-powered SEO capabilities

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `keekan-seo` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`, or install via WordPress Admin.
2. Activate the plugin from the Plugins menu.
3. Open **Keekan SEO** from the WordPress admin sidebar.
4. (Optional) Connect your Keekan account to enable cloud-based features.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is Keekan SEO free? =
Core on-page SEO, schema, and sitemap features work locally. Advanced AI and analytics features require a Keekan account.

= Does Keekan SEO guarantee rankings or results? =
No. SEO results depend on many factors. Keekan SEO helps you apply best practices and focus on higher-value opportunities.

= Is this an AI SEO plugin? =
Keekan SEO includes AI-assisted workflows for keyword insights and content creation when connected to Keekan Cloud.

= Will this plugin slow down my site? =
No. Keekan SEO is designed to be lightweight and loads assets only where needed.

= Does it work with caching plugins and CDNs? =
Yes. Keekan SEO is compatible with popular caching plugins and content delivery networks.

== Screenshots ==

1. SEO overview dashboard
2. Search appearance and meta settings
3. Schema and structured data controls
4. XML sitemap configuration
5. Keyword insights and content workflow

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of Keekan SEO.