=== Refine Rank AI ===
Contributors: maanig
Tags: seo, ai, optimization, schema, content
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.2.7
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

AI-assisted on-page SEO for WordPress: audits, meta titles and descriptions, headings, alt text, internal links, schema, and more.

== Description ==

Refine Rank AI helps you improve on-page SEO directly inside WordPress. Connect your Refine Rank AI account, run scans, and use AI-assisted workflows to fix common issues faster than manual edits alone.

**Key features**

* **SEO scanning** — Surface on-page issues across your content
* **Meta titles and descriptions** — Optimize and refine with AI assistance
* **Headings (e.g. H1)** — Guidance and fixes for stronger structure
* **Image alt text** — AI-assisted alt text for accessibility and SEO
* **Content length and relevance** — Insights to align pages with goals
* **Page speed** — Performance checks (e.g. PageSpeed-related reporting where enabled)
* **Technical checks** — Items such as canonical and indexability where supported
* **Internal linking** — AI-assisted internal link suggestions
* **Schema (JSON-LD)** — Structured data support where enabled
* **Credits and plans** — Usage tied to your Refine Rank AI subscription (see website for current plans)

**Account required**

AI features and subscription/credits are provided through the Refine Rank AI service. After installing the plugin, connect your site using the API token from your Refine Rank AI customer portal. Pricing and plan details are published on [refinerankai.com](https://refinerankai.com/).

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `refine-rank-ai` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install the ZIP from Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen.
3. Go to **Refine Rank AI → Settings** and paste your **API token** from the Refine Rank AI customer portal.
4. Complete any onboarding or connection steps shown in the admin (e.g. account linking).
5. Open the Refine Rank AI dashboard in wp-admin and run a scan or use the features as documented in the plugin UI.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need a Refine Rank AI account? =

Yes. The plugin is designed to work with a Refine Rank AI account and API token so subscription, credits, and AI-backed features can be applied securely.

= Do I need my own OpenAI API key in WordPress? =

No. You connect with your Refine Rank AI API token. AI requests are handled through the Refine Rank AI infrastructure according to your plan and credits. See the Privacy section for what is sent to external services.

= Where do I get an API token? =

Sign in to the Refine Rank AI customer portal (linked from the plugin’s subscription or settings screens) and copy the site API token into **Refine Rank AI → Settings**.

= How much does it cost? =

Plans and pricing are listed on [refinerankai.com](https://refinerankai.com/). The plugin does not replace the need to review current pricing on the website.

= Is the plugin safe? =

The plugin follows common WordPress practices such as capability checks in the admin, nonces where appropriate for AJAX actions, and escaping output. Always keep WordPress, PHP, and this plugin updated.

== Privacy ==

This plugin communicates with **Refine Rank AI** servers (for example `api.refinerankai.com`) to provide environment detection, authentication, subscription and credit status, and AI-assisted features when you use them.

**What may be sent**

* Your site URL or domain (for service routing and environment)
* API token or authorization data you configure (stored in WordPress options)
* Content or metadata required to perform the feature you trigger (for example page text or SEO fields when you run a scan or request an AI fix), as implemented by the plugin and backend

**What you should do**

* Publish a clear privacy policy on your site that describes use of third-party services and AI.
* Review [Refine Rank AI’s privacy policy](https://refinerankai.com/privacy-policy/) for how the service handles data.

No personal data is sold by this plugin; processing depends on your use of Refine Rank AI features and your agreement with Refine Rank AI.

== Screenshots ==

1. Refine Rank AI dashboard and SEO scan workflow in wp-admin
2. AI-assisted fixes and recommendations for on-page SEO
3. Settings: API token and account connection

== Changelog ==

= 1.2.7 =
* Readme aligned with WordPress.org guidelines (service disclosure, installation, FAQ).
* Documentation updates for account-based connection and credits.

= 1.1.3 =
* Fixed AI content generation parameter validation
* Improved error handling and user feedback
* Enhanced subscription management

= 1.1.0 =
* Added AI integration for SEO workflows
* Added subscription and usage management via Refine Rank AI service
* Added SEO analysis features
* Content generation with preview and editing

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release with basic SEO scanning
* Schema markup functionality
* Internal link analysis

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.2.7 =
Readme and privacy documentation updates. Update recommended before submitting to the plugin directory or for clearer user guidance.
