=== Plugin Name === Contributors: ScribeSEO, nathanrice, wpmuguru Donate link: http://scribecontent.com/ Tags: content marketing, social media marketing, search marketing, keyword research, Scribe, SEO, Copyblogger, search engine optimization, content analysis, copywriting, Google, Bing, Yahoo, copy compass, seo copywriting, seo copy writing, text analyzer Requires at least: 3.3 Tested up to: 3.4.1 Stable tag: 4.0.9 Scribe makes content marketing simple. == Description == Scribe is a professional content marketing application designed for online content creators. Developed by Copyblogger Media , Scribe makes it easy to conduct in-depth research that helping writers and content producers to quickly identify content marketing opportunities for search and social media traffic and leads. Once you have performed your research, Scribe’s Content Analysis provides a fast yet intuitive way to check the alignment of your writing to the content on your site – helping you quickly insure that your content and site are focused on the terms that make up your content marketing strategy. You can then optimize the elements of your on-page content for maximum relevance for search rankings. Finally Scribe’s Site Connector tool provides a simple way for you to find bloggers and social media users that share a similar interest in the topics your site is focusing on. Scribe is the ultimate content marketing management resource – helping you at every critical stage to identify and execute on your content marketing strategy. == 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://scribecontent.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://scribecontent.com](http://scribecontent.com "Scribe API Key"). 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 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 Scribe > Settings page. 1. Enter your Scribe API key 1. Scribe will now be available when you edit your posts! == Frequently Asked Questions == = How does Scribe help me in my Content Marketing efforts? = Effective content marketing starts with great content – content that is both search engine and social media friendly. Scribe makes it easy for content creators to research and create content that is focused on the key topics that the audience they want to reach are interested in, using the language that audience uses when searching and discussing those topics.. This is the key to improving targeted traffic and leads from search and social media sources. Scribe’s powerful research tools help you find opportunities that are not being served, helping you quickly focus your content efforts on terms that have low competition online with strong demand from searchers. And once you find a content focus that works, Scribe’s Content Analysis provides a quick and easy way to inspect your content for both the strength of your writing style and the alignment of your content with your overall site – both crucial to search engine rankings in a post-Panda environment. Finally, as any good content marketer will attest, online connections matter and with Scribe Site Connections, it’s easier than ever to quickly identify complentary publishers, bloggers, and authoritative social media personalities so that you can engage them with your content. = 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, found at Scribe Compatibility, have been tested and support the advanced SEO features required to maximize your exposure on search engines. = 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://scribecontent.com/compatibility/. == Screenshots == 1. IMPROVED FEATURE - Perform detailed Keyword Research from within your WordPress edit screen – helping you find content marketing opportunities quickly 2. NEW FEATURE – Keyword Details provides deep insight into how your site compares to other top sites helping you focus your content marketing efforts. 3. NEW FEATURE – Get headline ideas instantly from Twitter and Google + users. 4. NEW FEATURE – With the Scribe Keyword Graph and Site Score, you can quickly asses how well your content aligns with your site helping insure that your content marketing strategy remains focused on the keywords that matter. 5. NEW FEATURE – In the post Panda/Penguin Google world, online connections matter more than ever and with the new Scribe Site Connections tool, finding bloggers and social media users is fast and intelligent. 6. IMPROVED FEATURE – Our Document Analysis has been updated to account for the recent changes introduced by Google and Bing. 7. IMPROVED FEATURE – How your content links together on your site is very important, and with Scribe we have improved the way we find and report on the best pages in your site for the terms you are targeting. 8. IMPROVED FEATURE – With Scribe, adding semantically relevant tags to your post is as simple as clicking a button. == Changelog == = 4.0.9 = * Upgraded version introducing a number of new features * NEW Keyword Details feature comparing your sites key search metric to the competition. * NEW Social Media search integration showing headlines and thought leaders based on your content. * NEW Keyword Graph comparing keyword usage within your content to the usage of those terms on your site. * New Site Connection tool helping you identify blogs and social media users that align with your sites content. = 3.0.11 = * Bugfix for error in metaboxes in some installs. = 3.0.10 = * Bugfix for intermittent error in metaboxes. = 3.0.9 = * Update for WordPress 3.3. = 3.0.8 = * Corrected issue with older versions of WordPress. = 3.0.6 = * Minor bug fixes for older version of WordPress. = 3.0.4 = * Added save Keyword Research Review button. * Minor bug fixes for internal link building and social media connections. = 3.0.3 = * Added new Keyword Research feature. * Added new Link Building feature. * Minor bug fixes. = 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 == = 4.0.9 = Major update to Scribe with NEW features to improve your search and social media content marketing. = 3.0.11 = Bugfix for error in metaboxes in some installs. = 3.0.10 = Bugfix for intermittent error in metaboxes. = 3.0.8 = Improved support for older versions of WordPress. = 3.0.6 = Improved features for Keyword Research saving and internal Link building, corrected error on older version of WordPress. = 3.0.4 = Improved features for Keyword Research saving and internal Link building. = 3.0.3 = NEW FEATURES for Keyword Research and intelligent Link Building. = 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. == Content Marketing == Content Marketing is the cornerstone strategy of search and social media marketing. Scribe is designed to help writers participate in the content marketing process through the intelligent review and analysis of the content on the page. First, by using the Keyword Research tool in Scribe, content marketers can find opportunities to create content that is both in high demand with little competition. Next, we review the semantic structure of the content to find the most relevant keyword terms identify how you can better use these terms within your content and on your site. Finally we help you build online relationships with others that are discussing your topics and ideas online. Scribe makes content marketing easy. Try it for yourself. A product from Copyblogger Media, LLC.