=== Simple Links ===
Contributors: Mat Lipe 
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Tags: Link Manager, Links List, Link Organization
Requires at least: 3.3.1
Tested up to: 3.9.0
Stable tag: 2.2.2
License: GPLv2

Replacement for Wordpress' Link Manager with Many Additional Features. Make Managing Links Simple and Robust

== Description ==

The built in Wordpress Links Manager had become Deprecated due to many shortcomings. This plugin attempts to recreate the same concept while removing those shortcomings.

<strong>Want more Options</strong>
<a href="http://matlipe.com/product-category/simple-links-addons/">Premium Add-ons!</a>


Some of the features this plugin offers:

*   Drag and Drop link ordering
*   Featured Image Style Image Attaching
*   Shortcode Capabilites with a shortcode generating form
*   Additional Usuable Fields
*   Many Widget Options
*   Replacement of Wordpresses Links Widgets to hinder deprecation
*   Options to remove the built in Links Manager from the dashboard
*   Flexible Permissions

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  The outputs, admin screens, and permissions are extendable for developers familiar with using filters.
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For Developers Docs See <a href="http://matlipe.com/simple-links-docs/simple-links-developer-docs/">http://matlipe.com/simple-links-docs/simple-links-developer-docs/</a> 


== Upgrade Notice ==
= 2.1.0 =
* Must upgrade to this version to use premium addons

= 1.7.1 =
* Prevent the links from showing up in search results

= 1.5.5 =
* Fixed the random order of links


== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= Most questions can be answered by looking at the help section in the top right corner of the different pages in the Wordpress Admin. =
*Once this plugin is activated, uou will find documentation on the "widgets", "pages", "posts", and "simple links settings" screens.

= The full documentation can be found at <a href="http://lipeimagination.info/simple-links-docs/">http://lipeimagination.info/simple-links-docs/</a> which is the same as the plugin link. 

= For Developers Docs See <a href="http://matlipe.com/simple-links-docs/simple-links-developer-docs/">http://matlipe.com/simple-links-docs/simple-links-developer-docs/</a> 

= For all other questions, start a support thread and myself or someone from the community can probably help you out. =

= If you are looking for custom functionality, I do offer premium add-on creation services =



== Screenshots ==
1. The Widget Options

2. The Shortcode Generating Form

== Changelog ==

= 2.2.0 =
* Added mce to link description

= 2.1.0 = 
* Prep for premium add-ons
* New filters
* Bug fixes

= 2.0 =
New Factory Style class structure for more manageable development

= 1.9.0 =
Added ability to display the link image without the links title
Added ability to use any type of link including relative links

= 1.8.0 =
Added new filters to allow for filtering each links output directly

= 1.7.1 =
Prevent the links from showing up in search results

= 1.6.0 =
Added Ability to have a rel=nofollow added to links
Added Ability to remove the line break between Images


= 1.5.5 =
Fixed the random ordering of links

= 1.5 =
Added internationalization support