=== Social Publisher === Contributors: Enfants Terribles digital GmbH Tags: linkedin, social media, autopost, automation, ai Requires at least: 6.8 Tested up to: 6.9 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 1.9.5 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Text Domain: social-publisher Auto-publish WordPress posts to LinkedIn — with AI rewriting, Brand Voice, and scheduling. For social media managers. GDPR-compliant. == Description == Stop copying your WordPress posts to LinkedIn manually. Social Publisher does it automatically — GDPR-compliant, with custom text, image, and live preview right in your editor. Built by an agency that got tired of the copy-paste routine. We use it ourselves, every week. **For social media managers:** Install Social Publisher on each client's WordPress site, set a dedicated Brand Voice per client, and publish LinkedIn content directly where it's written — no extra tool, no copying between platforms. At 9 EUR/month per site, it's a fraction of what centralized scheduling tools charge. [Plugin walkthrough (German)](https://social-publisher.enfants.de/) ### Features (Free) - Auto-publish to LinkedIn when you hit "Publish" - Write a dedicated LinkedIn text — separate from your blog post - Choose a separate LinkedIn image - Live preview of your LinkedIn post inside the editor - Supports personal profiles and company pages - 100% GDPR-compliant via tracking-free OAuth proxy - Optional backlink to your post ### Pro — from 9 EUR/month - AI rewriting with tone presets (Informative, Emotional, Salesy) and custom Brand Voice - Schedule your LinkedIn post for a specific date and time - Content recycling — repost evergreen content automatically - Early adopters keep their price permanently — sign up at 9 EUR, pay 9 EUR forever ### GDPR Compliance Social Publisher never talks to LinkedIn directly from your WordPress admin. All OAuth traffic is routed through a tracking-free proxy at **https://social-publisher.enfants.de** — no personal data stored, fully GDPR-compliant. == Installation == 1. Upload the plugin directory `social-publisher` to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory of your WordPress installation. 2. Activate the plugin via the **Plugins** menu in WordPress. 3. Open the settings under **Settings > Social Publisher** and connect your LinkedIn account. 4. When creating a new post, you can enable the **LinkedIn sharing** and set an individual text and image. == Screenshots == 1. Admin interface with LinkedIn sharing options 2. LinkedIn post preview in the editor 3. Successful publication of a post on LinkedIn == Frequently Asked Questions == = Who is Social Publisher for? = Anyone publishing content on WordPress who wants it on LinkedIn without the copy-paste routine — agencies, editorial teams, freelancers, and B2B marketing. = How does publishing work? = You write your post in WordPress and publish to LinkedIn directly from the editor. You can define a dedicated LinkedIn text, choose an image, and preview the result before publishing. = Can I schedule posts? = Yes. With **Social Publisher Pro**, you can schedule posts and reposts in advance — perfect for editorial planning and consistent visibility on LinkedIn. = Does Social Publisher support AI rewriting? = Yes. **Social Publisher Pro** includes AI-assisted rewriting using the **ChatGPT API**. You can refine tone and wording while keeping your message on-brand. = Do I need my own API key for AI rewriting? = Yes. You add your own OpenAI API key in the plugin settings. This keeps everything transparent and under your control. = Is my Featured Image used automatically? = No. Social Publisher gives you full control over the LinkedIn image. If you don't select one, the post is published without an image. = Are changes to the post updated on LinkedIn? = No. Once published, LinkedIn posts cannot be updated from WordPress. Changes must be made directly on LinkedIn. = Is Social Publisher GDPR compliant? = Yes. Social Publisher uses a secure, tracking-free OAuth proxy (https://social-publisher.enfants.de) and stores no personal data. = How much does Pro cost? = Pro starts at 9 EUR/month and can be cancelled at any time. Early adopters keep their entry price permanently — no matter how often we raise it for new customers. == Changelog == = 1.8.1 = * Stability & Architecture update * Fix: License validation decoupled from admin initialization * Improvement: License checks moved to a non-blocking execution path * Improvement: Reduced synchronous external requests during admin runtime = 1.8.0 = * NEW: Daily automatic license check (Pro) for uninterrupted posting * NEW: Improved license activation flow with clearer messages * NEW: Smoother UI for LinkedIn preview and settings * Improvement: More reliable communication with the license server * Fix: Edge cases during activation/deactivation resolved = 1.7.1 = * NEW: First version of license validation for Pro features * Improved domain-locking logic for license security = 1.7.0 = * Improved metabox layout for faster workflow * Clearer UI feedback for LinkedIn status and GPT rewriting * GPT rewriting now respects selected language = 1.6.1 = * NEW: Scheduled reposting / content recycling (Pro) * NEW: Date/time selector for automated reposting = 1.6.0 = * NEW: GPT rewriting with text styles (Informative, Emotional, Salesy) * NEW: API key field in the settings * NEW: Displaying the active target profile in the editor * Improved dynamic translation support = 1.5.0 = * Complete codebase cleanup according to WordPress.org guidelines * Unified `socipu_` prefix across all code * Improved security by switching to `wp_safe_redirect()` * Moved screenshots to the official SVN assets directory = 1.4.2 = * JavaScript cleanup and externalization * Fixed dropdown delay after authentication * Improved JS initialization and UI speed = 1.4.1 = * NEW: Metabox and ACF fields only appear with an active LinkedIn connection (Pro) * NEW: Optional backlink feature (Pro) * NEW: Visual loading indicator during publishing = 1.3.1 = * Fixed LinkedIn preview script on external hosts = 1.3.0 = * NEW: OAuth flow with automatic profile selection * Improved ACF integration = 1.1.0 = * NEW: Posts are only published once after first save * Improved LinkedIn publishing security * Added admin notice for previously published LinkedIn posts = 1.0.0 = * Initial release with LinkedIn integration