=== GetCited AEO Optimizer ===
Contributors: getcited
Tags: aeo, seo, schema, structured-data, ai-search, chatgpt, perplexity, gemini, json-ld
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Optimize your WordPress site for AI search engines. Add structured data, manage AI bot access, and audit your site's AI-readiness.

== Description ==

GetCited AEO Optimizer helps your WordPress site get cited by AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google Gemini, and Claude.

**Key Features:**

* **Automatic Schema Markup** — Generates Organization, WebSite, Article, and FAQ JSON-LD structured data
* **AI Bot Management** — Control which AI crawlers (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot, Google-Extended, Amazonbot) can access your site via robots.txt
* **AEO Audit** — Scan your site for AI-readiness issues and get actionable fix recommendations
* **Dashboard Widget** — See your AEO score and top findings at a glance
* **Social Profiles** — Add sameAs links for knowledge graph optimization

**Why AEO Matters:**

AI search queries grew 527% year-over-year. Google AI Overviews now appear in over 55% of searches. If your site isn't optimized for AI engines, you're missing a growing source of traffic and citations.

**How It Works:**

1. Install and activate the plugin
2. Configure your organization details in Settings > GetCited AEO
3. Choose which AI bots to allow or block
4. The plugin automatically adds structured data to every page
5. Run an AEO audit to identify and fix remaining issues

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `getcited-aeo` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Go to Settings > GetCited AEO to configure

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What is AEO? =
Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is the practice of optimizing your content to be cited by AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google Gemini.

= Will this slow down my site? =
No. The plugin adds lightweight JSON-LD scripts that don't affect page load performance.

= Do I need a GetCited account? =
No. The plugin works standalone. An optional GetCited API key enables deeper audit scanning via getcited.marketing.

= Which AI bots can I manage? =
GPTBot (OpenAI/ChatGPT), ClaudeBot (Anthropic), PerplexityBot, Google-Extended (Gemini), and Amazonbot.

= Will this conflict with my existing SEO plugin? =
No. GetCited AEO focuses specifically on AI-engine readiness. It complements plugins like Yoast SEO, Rank Math, and All in One SEO. If your SEO plugin already generates some JSON-LD, the schemas will coexist without conflict.

= How is the AEO score calculated? =
The score considers: schema markup presence, AI bot crawl access, site description quality, HTTPS usage, and other technical factors. When the GetCited API is reachable, it performs a comprehensive remote analysis.

== Screenshots ==

1. Settings page with schema and bot management options
2. Dashboard widget showing AEO score
3. Schema preview panel

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Organization, WebSite, Article, and FAQ schema generation
* AI bot management via robots.txt
* AEO audit with dashboard widget
* Social profile configuration

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of GetCited AEO Optimizer.
