=== authifyWeb Verification Widget===
Contributors: webVerts
Tags: authifyWeb, website verification, authifyBrand, authifyFame
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires at least: 5.8
Stable tag: 1.0.4
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.en.html

A minimal WordPress plugin that displays authifyWeb verification widget using shortcode.

== Description ==
The authifyWeb Verification Widget helps site admins to easily link your [authifyWeb profile](https://authifyweb.com) directly on your WordPress site with a shortcode. It is suitable for both [authifyBrand Pages](https://brand.authifyweb.com) and [authifyFame](https://fame.authifyweb.com) profile card. 



= Features =
- **Easy to Manage**: Admins only has to submit their authifyWeb profile link. Everything else is automatic.
- **Verify any page**: [Automatically pass the active page URL](https://collective.authifyweb.com/blog/authifywebs-auto-url-verification-feature/) to verify. Best suitable for multi-network sites as well as individual websites.
- **Shortcode**: Use `[vwfaw_authifyweb-sc-widget]` to display the widget anywhere you like.
- **Official WordPress Plugin**: Specifically built for WordPress, ensuring optimized and easy installation
- **Free to use**: This plugin is completely free to use. Though, you should need an active [authifyWeb](https://authifyweb.com/pages/pricing) account.
- **Widget Placement**: Best advised to use it on footer or on sidebar.
- **Add authifyWeb microdata into head section**.
- **Create Account**: A valid authifyWeb account is necessary inorder for this free widget to work properly. Claim your account [here](https://authifyweb.com/pages/pricing/) now.

= Why authifyWeb? =

**[Safeguard Your Digital Reputation](https://collective.authifyweb.com/blog/defending-your-brand-image-leveraging-authifybrand-pages-for-safeguarding-online-reputation/)**

authifyWeb stands as the [guardian of authenticity](https://collective.authifyweb.com/blog/bridging-the-digital-trust-gap/) for online interactions, ensuring that digital experiences are secure, verified, and free from fraud. authifyWeb offer a unique and secure space where users can verify your online presence, making sure your customer connect with the real you.

[Identifying scam sites](https://collective.authifyweb.com/blog/zero-to-hero-how-to-detect-scams-within-30-seconds/) is challenging for users. Make it easy for your customers to verify your websites, [social media](https://collective.authifyweb.com/blog/social-media-is-a-rented-space-why-small-businesses-should-own-a-website/), and much more, making scam detection efficient and easy.

 - Instant Verification
 - Unlimited Company Websites
 - 30+ Third-Party Websites
 - Individual Verification Pages

Affordably priced making it suitable for [small business](https://collective.authifyweb.com/blog/how-authifybrand-safeguards-small-businesses-from-domain-squatting-scams/) and large corporates alike.

With its robust features and commitment to privacy, [authifyWeb makes the online world a safer place](https://collective.authifyweb.com/blog/building-a-safer-web-one-click-at-a-time/) for everyone.


== Installation ==
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.

- Search for **authifyWeb verification widget** plugin.
- Install the plugin directly.
- Activate the plugin.
- Open authifyWeb settings page under 'Users' > 'authifyWeb Settings'.
- Update with your authifyWeb profile URL and save.
- Copy and paste the `[vwfaw_authifyweb-sc-widget]`, wherever you want the widget to be displayed. 

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Will it work with any theme? =
Yes it should. Any theme that accepts shortcode will work.

= Will it work with a multi-user blog =
No. You can at a time add only one authifyWeb user profile. Though, if the purpose is to verify the main user behind the blog, it is possible.

= Where can I find docs for this plugin? =
[HelpDocs for authifyWeb](https://helpdocs.authifyweb.com/docs/clients-brands-and-fame/authifyweb-verification-widget/wordpress-plugin/) WordPress Plugin


== Screenshots ==
1. authifyWeb Widget placed on a footer.
2. authifyWeb Settings Page
3. authifyWeb Widget - Active layer


== Changelog ==
= 1.0.4 =
- Add Meta tag in <head>
- Removed link tag in <head>.
 
= 1.0.3 =
* Updated for WP 6.9
* Advanced Setting Control

= 1.0.2 = 
* Minor Backend Changes (JS)
* User can now choose to insert authifyWeb URL in <head>

= 1.0.1 =
* Minor Backend changes
* No changes on the frontend

= 1.0.0 =
* Initital Release
* Supports verification with respect to each page.