=== Parrot SEO === Contributors: parrotseo Tags: seo, sitemap, schema, meta tags, open graph Requires at least: 6.2 Tested up to: 6.9 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 3.5.8 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html A powerful, user-friendly SEO plugin for WordPress with modern UI, Gutenberg and Elementor compatibility, and advanced features. == Description == **Parrot SEO** is a comprehensive SEO plugin designed to help you optimize your WordPress website for search engines. With its modern interface, real-time analysis, and deep integration with both Gutenberg and Elementor, Parrot SEO makes SEO accessible for everyone. = Key Features = **SEO Analysis** * Real-time content analysis with actionable recommendations * Focus keyword optimization * SEO score and readability score for every post * Word count, keyword density, and heading structure analysis * Internal and external link checking **Meta Tags** * Customizable SEO titles and meta descriptions * Template variables for dynamic content * Google search preview * Robots meta tag control (index/noindex, follow/nofollow) * Canonical URL support **Social Media** * Open Graph tags for Facebook * Twitter Cards support * Custom social images * Social profile integration **Schema Markup** * JSON-LD structured data * Automatic Article, Organization, and Breadcrumb schema * Support for multiple schema types: FAQ, HowTo, Recipe, Event, Product, LocalBusiness * Per-post schema type selection **XML Sitemap** * Automatic sitemap generation * Customizable content inclusion * Image sitemap support * Beautiful sitemap stylesheet * Automatic search engine ping on publish **Gutenberg Integration** * Dedicated SEO sidebar panel * Real-time preview * Character counters * All SEO settings accessible from the block editor **Elementor Integration** * SEO settings in Elementor page settings * Breadcrumbs widget * Table of Contents widget * Full compatibility with Elementor Pro **Advanced Features** * Bulk analysis and optimization * Import/Export settings * Clean head section (remove unnecessary tags) * Attachment page redirects * Author/Date archive controls = Why Choose Parrot SEO? = 1. **Modern UI** - Clean, intuitive interface that's easy to use 2. **Performance** - Lightweight and optimized for speed 3. **Compatibility** - Works seamlessly with Gutenberg and Elementor 4. **Comprehensive** - All the SEO features you need in one plugin 5. **Developer Friendly** - Extensive hooks and filters for customization == Installation == 1. Upload the `parrot-seo` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory 2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress 3. Go to Parrot SEO > General to configure your settings 4. Start optimizing your content! == Frequently Asked Questions == = Does Parrot SEO work with the block editor (Gutenberg)? = Yes! Parrot SEO has full integration with the WordPress block editor. You'll find a dedicated SEO sidebar panel where you can manage all SEO settings without leaving the editor. = Is Parrot SEO compatible with Elementor? = Absolutely! Parrot SEO integrates seamlessly with Elementor. SEO settings are available in Elementor's page settings panel, and we provide custom widgets like Breadcrumbs and Table of Contents. = Will this plugin slow down my website? = No. Parrot SEO is designed with performance in mind. All analysis happens in the admin area, and the frontend output is minimal and optimized. = Can I use Parrot SEO with other SEO plugins? = We recommend using only one SEO plugin at a time to avoid conflicts. If you're migrating from another SEO plugin, you can import your settings. = How do I submit my sitemap to Google? = Your sitemap is automatically available at yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml. You can submit this URL to Google Search Console. Parrot SEO also automatically pings search engines when you publish new content. == External services == This plugin may contact the following third-party services. Use of these services is optional in practice (e.g. the sitemap remains valid and usable without the ping), but enables better discovery of your content. **Google – Sitemap Ping** * What it is and what it is used for: When the XML sitemap is updated (for example after you publish a post or page), the plugin can notify Google by calling Google’s “Ping” endpoint. This helps Google discover your sitemap URL so it can crawl and index your site. * What data is sent and when: Your site’s sitemap URL (e.g. `https://yoursite.com/sitemap.xml`) is sent to Google as a query parameter when the ping runs. The ping runs automatically when a post or page is published; it is rate-limited to at most once per hour. The request is non-blocking (fire-and-forget) and no cookies or personal data are sent. * Service provider: Google LLC. * Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms * Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy == Screenshots == 1. Dashboard - Overview of your site's SEO health 2. General Settings - Configure site-wide SEO options 3. Post Editor Meta Box - Optimize individual posts 4. Gutenberg Sidebar - SEO panel in the block editor 5. Search Appearance - Title template configuration 6. Social Settings - Social media integration 7. Sitemap - XML sitemap with images == Changelog == = 3.5.8 = * Maintenance release, compatibility and standards updates. == Upgrade Notice == = 3.5.8 = Latest stable version of Parrot SEO. Includes compatibility and standards updates.