=== Plugin Name === Contributors: rajenms Tags: krux, social, social sharing, social widget, social analytics, addthis, engagement, sharethis, socialize, sociable, facebook, facebook like, twitter, google+, google plus, like, share, sharing, +1, plus one, tag management, javascript, privacy, audience, analytics, advertise, retargeting, page load, performance, linkedin, pinterest, pin Requires at least: 3.4.2 Tested up to: 3.5.1 Stable tag: "trunk" License: GPLv2 or later License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Increase traffic, engage users, and improve revenue with easy-to-install social tools that give you control of your audience data. == Description == = Krux Social = Krux Social protects privacy through data-safe sharing and drives traffic growth by connecting your audience with their social networks. And its robust analytics let you identify your most active and most valuable social sharers, monitor social activity over time, and understand how that activity drives business growth. Expand reach and engagement by leveraging your users' network of friends on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. = Why data-safe matters = There are many options out there for social sharing, but few people realize that most of the companies that provide those solutions only do so to gain access to valuable information about your users. Those companies rely on the adoption of their 'free' social sharing tools to build vast web-wide user profile databases. They use the data they collect to power ad targeting businesses, and sometimes, they even sell the data itself. Rarely, if ever, do the websites that provide all that data see any compensation. At Krux, that's bad for users and bad for website operators. Through Krux Social, we give you data-safe solutions for social sharing, and the information that is collected is put to use helping you - not someone else - build a better business. We've included the top five performers - Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, and LinkedIn, and we'll add more if you want more. Let's face it, nobody needs a bunch of tools that their users rarely or never use. Let's keep it simple and valuable. = More free apps = The good news doesn't stop here. We've included several other apps to compliment the social widget and help you grow traffic and revenue while protecting your site data and maintaining fast page load times. We know how difficult it can be to setup and maintain a website, and Krux Apps is here to simplify your life. The social features are available within the WordPress admin tool, and additional apps are accessible via the Krux Apps platform. If you've setup the social widget, then the additional tools are already setup and ready for you to use. http://dataconsole.kruxdigital.com/krux_apps == Installation == For an automatic installation through WordPress: 1. Go to the 'Add New' plugins screen in your WordPress admin area 2. Search for 'Krux Apps' 3. Click 'Install Now' 4. Activate the plugin For a manual installation via FTP: 1. Download the zip file here: https://github.com/krux/kruxapps-wp/archive/master.zip 2. Upload the kruxapps folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory 3. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in your WordPress admin area To upload the plugin through WordPress, instead of FTP: Upload the downloaded zip file on the 'Add New' plugins screen (see the 'Upload' tab) in your WordPress admin area and activate. == Frequently Asked Questions == = Is Krux Apps free? = Yes! There is no cost the use the Krux Apps platform and there are a couple optional features that you may choose to purchase anytime (no commitment required). = Do I need to create an account? = No, you can use the social widget without creating an account. Once you are ready to sign up, just go here: http://dataconsole.kruxdigital.com/apps_accounts/register/ Until you sign up, we'll keep a reminder on the admin page for you to create an account so that you can take full advantage of Krux Apps. = What else is required for a successful install? = The Krux Apps platform is enabled using asynchronous JavaScript, and some of the apps use our open-source tag writer, PostScribe. If you are experiencing issues with the install, make sure you are using the minimum required version of WordPress and that JavaScript is enabled for your site. = Why use Krux Apps? = Krux’s cloud-based infrastructure helps websites capture, control, and connect consumer data signatures across screens and sources. With the Krux Audience Data Control platform, companies put that data to work delivering safer, smarter, cooler, faster web experiences. Krux Apps builds on this, adapting components of our platform for smaller operators with a focus on friction-free adoption and ease-of-use. It provides a suite of solutions that help websites: * deliver faster pages and safer web experiences * identify, understand, and engage with their most valuable users, and * drive more revenue from advertising. With Krux Apps, we bring the efficiency and scalability of cloud-based consumer data management to a group of operators who have been - to date anyway - underserved by the Cloud and Big Data revolutions sweeping the web. = What other apps are included in the Krux Apps platform? = In addition to the social widget and social analytics features, we offer the following apps - all are free except where noted. *optional feature for a fee * Audience: Understand loyalty, social activity, and demographics to deepen engagement * Advertise*: Increase conversions with simple, turnkey retargeting * SuperTag: Optimize page load time and reduce workload with smarter tag serving * Data Sentry: Monitor who’s skimming site data and its load-time and privacy impact * Site Speed: Understand what drives page performance and how to improve it = How do I use Krux Apps without using the social widget? = You may access the Krux Apps configuration options from the WordPress admin navigation and choose the 'Disable' status for the widget. You may still take advantage of all the other free tools in the Krux Apps platform by logging in at http://dataconsole.kruxdigital.com/krux_apps = How do I learn more or contact you? = We offer several resources in our Help Center which requires to use your account to login, or you may visit our YouTube page, or contact us at help [at] krux.com * Help Center: https://krux.zendesk.com * YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/KruxApps * Website: http://www.krux.com/apps * Support, feedback, and other questions: help [at] krux.com == Screenshots == 1. Configure the social widget. 2. Big button formatted widget displayed on page. 3. Single button formatted widget displayed on page. 4. Big button formatted widget displayed on page and post. 5. Horizontal formatted widget displayed on post. == Changelog == = 1.1.2 = * Added more functionality without having to create a Krux account = 1.1 = * Added Pinterest and LinkedIn * Added option to pick and choose social networks = 1.0 = * Krux Apps Social Widget