=== LLMO Ready - Schema Markup for WooCommerce ===
Contributors: llmoready
Tags: schema, woocommerce, seo, json-ld, ai
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.11
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Adds Schema.org markup to WooCommerce products for better visibility in generative AI search engines like ChatGPT, Google SGE, and Perplexity.

== Description ==

**LLMO Ready** automatically adds Schema.org JSON-LD markup to your WooCommerce products to help them appear in results from generative AI search engines such as ChatGPT, Google SGE, Perplexity, and Claude.

= Features =

* **Automatic Schema.org JSON-LD injection** - No manual coding required
* **WooCommerce integration** - Seamlessly integrates with your product pages
* **AI-optimized content** - Uses AI-enhanced product descriptions from LLMO Ready
* **Generative search optimization** - Designed for ChatGPT, Google SGE, Perplexity, Claude
* **Lightweight implementation** - Minimal overhead
* **German localization** - Fully translated to German

= How it works =

1. Install the plugin
2. Connect your shop at [app.llmoready.com](https://app.llmoready.com)
3. Create Knowledge Packs for your products
4. The plugin automatically adds Schema.org markup

= Benefits =

* Improved visibility in generative AI search engines
* Structured data for better product representation
* Compatible with modern AI-powered search tools
* Enhanced product discoverability

= System Requirements =

* WordPress 5.8 or higher
* WooCommerce 5.0 or higher
* PHP 7.4 or higher
* LLMO Ready Account (free registration at [llmoready.com](https://llmoready.com))

== Installation ==

= Automatic Installation =

1. Go to **Plugins** → **Add New** in your WordPress dashboard
2. Search for "LLMO Ready Schema Markup"
3. Click **Install Now** and then **Activate**

= Manual Installation =

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/llmo-schema-markup/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress
3. Go to **Products** → **LLMO Schema** for settings

= After Installation =

1. Go to [app.llmoready.com/shops](https://app.llmoready.com/shops)
2. Connect your WooCommerce shop
3. Import your products
4. Create Knowledge Packs
5. Publish in "Plugin Mode"
6. Schema.org markup will be automatically added to your products

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need an LLMO Ready account? =

Yes, the plugin works in conjunction with the LLMO Ready platform. You can register for free at [llmoready.com](https://llmoready.com).

= Does the plugin work without WooCommerce? =

No, this plugin is specifically designed for WooCommerce. For other e-commerce platforms, we recommend using the JavaScript SDK.

= Where can I find my Knowledge Packs? =

Log in to [app.llmoready.com](https://app.llmoready.com) and go to **Knowledge Packs**. There you can create new packs and manage existing ones.

= How can I see the Schema.org markup? =

Visit a product page and view the HTML source code (right-click → "View Page Source"). You will find the Schema.org JSON-LD in the `<head>` section.

= Does the plugin affect performance? =

The plugin is lightweight and adds minimal overhead. There are no external API calls during page load.

= Can I customize the Schema.org markup? =

Yes! Developers can use the `llmo_schema_markup_json` filter to modify the generated schema.

= Does the plugin support multiple languages? =

Yes, the plugin is fully translatable and includes German translation. Additional languages can be added via `.po/.mo` files.

== Screenshots ==

1. Settings page with status and diagnostics
2. Schema.org JSON-LD in HTML source code
3. AI-Readiness Score showing product optimization
4. Knowledge Pack Editor

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.11 - 2026-05-20 =
* Tested up to WordPress 7.0
* PHP minimum 7.4 confirmed (PHP 7.2/7.3 dropped in WP 7.0)
* Admin UI icons replaced with Font Awesome (no Unicode symbols)

= 1.0.10 - 2025-12-18 =
* Tested up to WordPress 6.9

= 1.0.9 - 2025-11-18 =
* **Internationalization** - Full i18n support with translation-ready text
* **English Base Language** - Admin interface now in English by default
* **German Translation** - Included German translation files
* **Translation Ready** - Prepared for community translations on translate.wordpress.org
* **WordPress Standards** - Follows WordPress i18n best practices

= 1.0.8 - 2025-11-17 =
* **Official WordPress.org Launch** - Plugin approved and live on WordPress.org
* **Plugin Assets** - Added banner, icons, and screenshots
* **Documentation Updates** - Updated links to official documentation
* **Professional Presentation** - Optimized for international audience

= 1.0.6 - 2025-10-12 =
* **Backwards Compatibility** - Supports both old and new Knowledge Pack formats
* **Legacy Support** - Products with _llmo_description_ai are recognized again
* **Smart Fallback** - Uses _llmo_schema_org when available, otherwise legacy fields
* **Admin Interface Fix** - Shows all LLMO-optimized products again
* **Column Fix** - LLMO column displays status for both formats
* **No Data Loss** - Existing Knowledge Packs continue to work

= 1.0.5 - 2025-10-12 =
* **BREAKING: No Fallback Schemas** - Only Knowledge Pack schemas for better data quality
* **Uses _llmo_schema_org** - Complete, validated Schema.org JSON from LLMO Ready
* **No Legacy Fields** - _llmo_description_ai and _llmo_title_ai no longer used
* **Quality Over Quantity** - Bad data is worse than no data
* **Knowledge Pack ID** - Additional meta tag for better tracking
* **JSON Validation** - Invalid schemas are logged but don't break the site
* **Cleaner Logic** - No complex fallback system

= 1.0.4 - 2025-10-12 =
* **Custom Column in Product List** - New "LLMO" column shows optimization status
* **Filtered Table** - Shows only LLMO-optimized products
* **Better Overview** - Immediately visible which products are optimized
* Separate notice for non-optimized products with count
* Green checkmark for optimized, gray circle for non-optimized products

= 1.0.3 - 2025-10-12 =
* **UX Improvement** - Admin menu now under "Products" instead of "WooCommerce"
* **New Product Overview** - Shows all products with optimization status
* Better statistics: Total/Optimized/Not-optimized with percentages
* Color coding: Green for optimized, orange for non-optimized
* Direct links to each product (View + Edit)
* Cleaner admin page

= 1.0.2 - 2025-10-12 =
* **WordPress.org Plugin Check Compliance** - All checks passed
* date() → gmdate() for correct timezone handling
* Plugin name in header adjusted for consistency
* Tested up to: 6.8 (latest WordPress version)
* Requires at least & PHP version synchronized
* Tags reduced to 5 (WordPress.org limit)
* Ready for WordPress.org submission

= 1.0.1 - 2025-10-12 =
* **HPOS Compatibility Fix** - Full compatibility with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage
* HPOS Declaration via FeaturesUtil added
* Direct DB queries replaced with WooCommerce API (wc_get_products)
* Fixed WooCommerce warning "should not be activated"
* WordPress.org submission prepared
* Performance improvement in admin statistics

= 1.0.0 - 2025-10-05 =
* Initial Release
* Automatic Schema.org JSON-LD injection
* WooCommerce integration
* Settings page with status and diagnostics
* German localization
* Developer filters

== Support ==

For support and questions:

* **Email:** support@llmoready.com
* **Website:** [llmoready.com](https://llmoready.com)
* **Documentation:** [llmoready.com/documentation](https://llmoready.com/documentation.html)
* **Dashboard:** [app.llmoready.com](https://app.llmoready.com)

== About LLMO Ready ==

LLMO Ready is a SaaS platform for optimizing e-commerce products for generative search engines. We help online shops improve their visibility in ChatGPT, Google SGE, Perplexity, and other AI systems.

Visit us: [llmoready.com](https://llmoready.com)
