=== Plugin Name === Contributors: ScribeSEO Donate link: http://scribeseo.com/ Tags: Scribe, SEO, search engine optimization, content analysis, copywriting, plugin, Google, Bing, Yahoo Requires at least: 2.8.4 Tested up to: 3.0 Stable tag: 2.0.4 Scribe makes SEO Copywriting Simple. == Description == Scribe is an SEO software service for WordPress - think of it as a content optimization assistant - that analyzes web pages, blog posts, and online press releases at the click of a button. Scribe then tells web writers of any kind how to tweak their content to get more search engine traffic, all while maintaining quality reader-focused copy. == Installation == **REQUIREMENTS** You must have a supported theme or plugin in order to use Scribe. Please see the list of supported themes/plugins at http://scribeseo.com/compatibility/. Scribe analyzes **English** only. We do not have immediate plans to support other international languages. Once you have confirmed that your site meets the requirements, follow these instructions to install: NOTE: Obtain an API Key from [http://scribeseo.com](http://scribeseo.com "ScribeSEO API Key"). A FREE demonstration key is available. Option #1 - Install Via Plugin Upload 1. Download the Scribe plugin. 1. Open WordPress and go to Plugins>Add New>Upload and upload the scribe.zip file. 1. Once done, Activate the plugin. 1. Go to Settings>Scribe Settings and enter your API Key. Click the Save button. 1. You should be good to Scribe! OPTION #2 - Manual Install via FTP 1. After you download your plugin - unzip the Scribe file and upload the entire unzipped Scribe folder and contents to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory via FTP to your servers. 1. Login to your WordPress admin and navigate to the Plugins > Installed page. 1. Activate Scribe. 1. Navigate to the Setting > Scribe Settings page. 1. Enter your Scribe API key 1. Scribe will now be available when you edit your posts! == Frequently Asked Questions == = How is Scribe different from other SEO tools? = Scribe is unique because it focuses on the content of your site and not just the structure of the site. As all SEO experts acknowledge, great SEO **starts** with great content. By using Scribe you will ensure that your content meets the best practices for content structure **and** that search engines can easily identify your keywords/concepts. In essence, Scribe allows writers to perform effective search engine optimization with little effort and no mystery. = Why do I need an API Key? = The API key is used to regulate the number of content evaluations provided by our service to each user. We have multiple pricing tiers, including a FREE "test drive" tier, based on the amount of analysis performed within your blog. = Why does Scribe require a theme or plugin in order to work? = Scribe relies on the SEO features of some of the more popular SEO frameworks. Our currently supported frameworks listed in the Installation area represent platforms in WordPress that have been tested and support the advanced SEO features required to maximize your exposure on search engines. = How is Scribe different from other SEO tools? = Scribe is unique because it focuses on the content of your site and not just the structure of the site. As all SEO experts acknowledge, great SEO **starts** with great content. By using Scribe you will ensure that your content meets the best practices for content structure **and** that search engines can easily identify your keywords/concepts. In essence, Scribe allows writers to perform effective search engine optimization with little effort and no mystery. = I don't see my theme listed! = We will continue to support other themes over time based on the cooperation of theme developers. Because our plugin is under the GPL, you may modify it to support other themes or plugins. For a complete list of compatible themes and plugins, go to http://scribeseo.com/compatibility/. == Screenshots == 1. Quickly check your Scribe Content Analysis within the edit environment 2. Scribe analyzes the structure of your content and gives you suggestions on how to improve 3. Want to know your important keywords? Scribe automatically determines them for you 4. Easy suggestions on how to change the emphasis of your keywords within your document structure 5. NEW FEATURE - Compare your keywords to other popular keywords by search frequency 6. Tags are automatically created for you - including synonyms 7. Quickly check how your post will appear in search engine results 8. For more detailed explanations, check out the SEO Best Practice Guide within the tool == Changelog == = 2.0.4 = * Added support for WooThemes, Headspace2. = 2.0.3 = * Correct issue with Alternate Keywords when no options were found. * Correct issue with numbers appearing in Alternate Keywords display. = 2.0.1 = * Added new Alternate Keywords feature for keyword research. * Added support for additional themes and plugins. = 2.0.0 = * Added support for User Permissions in WordPress. * Added ability for users to select their supported theme or plugin. * Added remaining evaluation notice to Scribe edit widget. * Corrected an issue with Scribe not appearing in Pages. = 1.0.11 = * Added support for Genesis Theme and child themes. * Added support for Hybrid child themes. * Added support for FV All In One SEO Pack. * Corrected problems with Javascript in a post. * Added complete URL to SERP display. = 1.0.10 = * Corrects an issue with analysis scores not staying persistent after a page is saved. * Corrects an issue with Memory allocation in NuSoap * Corrects the problem of loading the SEO Best Practices tab in PHP4 = 1.0.9 = * Supports All In One SEO Pack PRO edition * Corrects issue with altering column views in older version of PHP * Removes Annual Search Volume grid * Option to select connection security * Allow sites running a theme PLUS All In One SEO to work together - defers to All In One first before any theme = 1.0.8 = * Initial public release supporting Thesis, Headway, Hybrid and All In One SEO Pack. == Upgrade Notice == = 2.0.4 = Included support for WooThemes and HeadSpace2. = 2.0.3 = Minor bug fixes to the Alternate Keyword display. = 2.0.1 = Updated version with new keyword features and broader theme and plugin support. = 2.0.0 = Internal beta release for testing. = 1.0.11 = Updated version - supports Genesis theme, FV All In One SEO plugin, expanded support for Hybrid child themes, corrects some Javascript issues. Released March 18, 2010 = 1.0.10 = Corrections to score persistence, memory and file loading issues in PHP4. = 1.0.9 = Correction to layouts and AIO Pro support. = 1.0.8 = Current public release. == Search Engine Optimization == The Search Engine Optimization (SEO) process can generally be defined as four key parts; content, keywords, site structure and links. Most SEO activity focuses on one or all of these areas. Scribe is designed to help authors/writers participate in the SEO process through the intelligent review and analysis of the content on the page. First, we review the structure of the content. Next, we review the semantic structure of the document to find the most relevant keyword terms based on search behavior and identify how you can better use these terms within your content. Finally we score the content and provide an overview of how well you are meeting SEO best practices for content organization. Scribe makes SEO copywriting easy. Try it for yourself.