=== Scholarships Q&A Search ===
Contributors: scholarshipsqanda, nalery
Tags: scholarships, education, search, scholarship search
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A WordPress plugin that allows users to search scholarshipsqanda.com content from other scholarship websites and links back to the original source.

== Description ==

The Scholarships Q&A Search plugin allows scholarship websites to easily integrate search functionality that provides their visitors with access to the extensive scholarship questions and answers database from ScholarshipsQandA.com.

**Key Features:**

* **Easy Integration**: Add a search box to your scholarship website via widget or shortcode
* **Relevant Results**: Display the most relevant scholarship Q&A content based on user queries
* **Attribution**: All results link back to the original source on ScholarshipsQandA.com
* **Customization**: Easily customize the appearance and text to match your site
* **Analytics**: Track clicks and user engagement (optional)

This plugin helps scholarship websites enhance their content offerings while driving targeted traffic to ScholarshipsQandA.com, creating a win-win relationship.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `scholarships-qa-search` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Configure the plugin settings under 'Settings > SQ&A Search'
4. Add the search box to your site using the widget or shortcode [sqanda_search]

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I add the search box to my site? =

You can add the search box using:

1. The Scholarships Q&A Search widget in Appearance > Widgets
2. The shortcode [sqanda_search] in any post or page

= Can I customize the appearance of the search box? =

Yes, you can customize the title, placeholder text, button text, and more through the plugin settings or using shortcode attributes.

= Does this plugin slow down my website? =

No, the plugin is designed to have minimal impact on your site's performance. Search requests are processed asynchronously, and results are cached when possible.

= How does the tracking work? =

If enabled, the plugin anonymously tracks clicks on search results for analytics purposes. This helps understand user engagement and query patterns. You can disable tracking in the plugin settings.

= What happens if ScholarshipsQandA.com is unavailable? =

The plugin will gracefully handle any connectivity issues and display an appropriate error message to users.

== Screenshots ==

1. Search box on the frontend
2. Search results display
3. Plugin settings page
4. Widget configuration

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of the Scholarships Q&A Search plugin.