=== upword. Connect ===
Contributors: goupword
Tags: content marketing, seo, publishing, ai content, local seo
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Publish SEO-ready articles from upword. to WordPress automatically. No logins, no copy-paste, no extra work.

== Description ==

**upword. Connect** is the publishing bridge between [upword.](https://www.goupword.com) and your WordPress site. Connect once, then every article upword. creates for your business is published directly to your blog — complete with featured images, SEO metadata, and structured data.

= What is upword.? =

upword. is a content marketing platform built for local service businesses — plumbers, dentists, HVAC companies, law firms, auto shops, and more. It creates original, SEO-optimized blog content designed to help your business show up when customers search Google, ask ChatGPT, or use any AI-powered search tool.

upword. handles the entire content pipeline so you don't have to:

* **Original articles written for your business** — not generic templates. Every article is built around your services, your city, and the questions your customers are actually asking.
* **Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)** — content is structured so AI tools like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Perplexity recommend your business by name.
* **Real questions from real people** — upword. finds the exact questions potential customers are asking online and turns them into content that brings in ready-to-buy traffic.
* **Automatic scheduling and publishing** — new content goes live on your site on a schedule you set, so your online presence grows without weekly effort.
* **SEO metadata handled for you** — titles, descriptions, and structured data are generated and applied automatically.

= What does upword. Connect do? =

This plugin receives articles from upword. and publishes them to your WordPress site. You never have to log in, copy content, upload images, or configure SEO fields manually.

**Key features:**

* One-click setup — install, activate, and click "Connect to upword."
* Featured images downloaded and stored in your Media Library
* SEO titles and descriptions applied automatically via Yoast SEO, Rank Math, or custom meta fields
* JSON-LD structured data added to each article
* Idempotent publishing — retries update the existing post instead of creating duplicates
* Secure server-to-server connection — no WordPress passwords are shared or stored

= Who is this for? =

If you run a local service business and want a steady stream of high-quality blog content without hiring a writer, managing a CMS, or learning SEO — upword. and upword. Connect handle it all.

= How it works =

1. Install and activate upword. Connect
2. Click "Connect to upword." in Settings
3. Articles publish to your site automatically

That is it. No ongoing setup and no technical steps required.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need to give upword. my WordPress login? =
No. You never share your WordPress username or password. The connection uses a secure signed link created during setup.

= Will this create duplicate blog posts? =
No. If an article is published again or retried, upword. updates the existing post instead of creating a new one.

= Will my images be hosted on my site? =
Yes. Featured images are automatically downloaded and stored in your WordPress Media Library.

= Does this work with SEO plugins? =
Yes. upword. Connect works with Yoast SEO and Rank Math out of the box and fills in your SEO title and meta description automatically.

= Do I need an upword. account? =
Yes. upword. Connect is the publishing plugin for the [upword. platform](https://www.goupword.com). You can sign up for a free account to get started.

= What kind of content does upword. create? =
upword. creates original blog articles tailored to your business — local pricing guides, service comparisons, answers to common customer questions, and more. Every article is optimized for both traditional search engines and AI-powered answer tools.

== Privacy ==

upword. Connect only stores what is needed to publish your articles.

* Connection settings are saved on your site
* Article details are saved on posts created by upword.
* Images are downloaded to your site when included
* No WordPress passwords are collected or stored

upword. privacy policy: [https://www.goupword.com/legal/privacy](https://www.goupword.com/legal/privacy)

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.1 =
Compatibility update for WordPress 6.9 and plugin check compliance fixes

= 0.1.1 =
Security improvements and submission updates

= 0.1.0 =
Initial release