=== Vessel ===
Contributors: aaronallen,vapi
Tags: food,dining,travel,map,maps,list,listicle,interactive,visual,video,geographic,vessel,vapi
Donate link: http://www.vesselapp.co
Requires at least: 4.9.0
Tested up to: 5.0
Requires PHP: 5.2.4
Stable tag: 0.7.13
License: GPLv3
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

For Travel, Food, and Lifestyle bloggers, Vessel increases engagement rate and creates an interactive map-based user experience. Optimized for vertical video!

== Description ==
The Vessel API Plugin for WordPress allows you to pull in campaigns designed in the **[Vessel Dashboard](http://api.vesselapp.co)** into your WordPress site and track analytics from your site back to the Vessel Dashboard.

Vessel is a visually-rich, map-based content-distribution, management and analytics platform for storytellers to geographically showcase media experiences from multiple points of interest.

[youtube https://youtu.be/M6cfPysCdyg]

= Features =
* Vertical Video optimizes the mobile presentation
* Compelling 3D map integration through MapBox
* Add quick-link buttons directly from the video
* Allow your mobile traffic to make calls or get directions to featured venues.
* Measure each audience engagement and interaction through a robust analytics platform.
* Customer support to help optimize your campaign's potential.

[youtube https://youtu.be/FvJwnfpqmJY]

= Coming Soon! =
**Collaborate with venues to generate revenue by:**

* Creating a "Sponsored Pin" in your campaign
* Licensing your content

== Installation ==
1) Download the Vessel Plugin.
2) **[Create an account](http://api.vesselapp.co)**
3) Copy your Vessel API key.
4) Go to your WordPress Admin page and click on Vessel Options.
5) Paste your Vessel API key and click "Save Settings".
6) You can go **[create your first campaign here!](http://api.vesselapp.co)**
7) On your WordPress Admin Screen, go to Vessel Campaigns to add your new campaign to your site.
8) View our growing tutorial video library **[HERE](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_9qO6VN5MksGRAMow-kXLw)**

https://youtu.be/JOvGeCcpYEA?t=632

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= How do I start a campaign?
* Go **[design your campaign here](http://api.vesselapp.co)**
* Then go to "Vessel Campaigns" in your WordPress Admin to link that to a post.

= Where do I find my Vessel API key
* Login **[Create an account](http://api.vesselapp.co)** to the Vessel Dashboard
* Click on your name in the top right corner.
* Choose "Account Settings"
* Your API should be at the bottom of the "Account" Settings Page

= Where do I put the Vessel API key in my WordPress site?
* Go to your WordPress Admin page and click on Vessel Options.
* Paste your Vessel API key and click "Save Settings".

== Screenshots ==
1. Manage your Vessel Campaign Posts under one tab. 
2. Easily position the Vessel map within your post.
3. The campaign seamlessly integrates into your post, enhancing the user experience.

== Changelog ==
0.7.13
Added support for Gutenberg in Wordpress 5.0
0.7.2
Adjusted starting focus of map
0.7.1
Increased PHP backward compatibility
0.7.0
Can now insert a map in any WordPress post.
0.5.10
Added logo to sidebar
Added in ability to mute video

== Upgrade Notice ==
This is the first released version of the app