=== SEOTurtle Last Updated Date ===
Contributors: seoturtle
Tags: last updated, modified date, content freshness, SEO, shortcode
Requires at least: 4.7
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.0.0
Requires PHP: 7.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Display the last modified date of your posts and pages with a simple [seoturtlelud_last_updated] shortcode. Perfect for showing content freshness.

== Description ==

The SEOTurtle Last Updated Date plugin provides a simple and effective way to display when your content was last modified. This is essential for:

* **SEO Benefits**: Show search engines and readers that your content is fresh and regularly updated
* **User Trust**: Let visitors know your content is current and maintained
* **Content Management**: Easily identify which posts have been recently updated

= Features =

* Simple `[seoturtlelud_last_updated]` shortcode
* Customizable date format
* Optional prefix text (e.g., "Last updated:")
* Clean, lightweight code with no bloat
* Works in posts, pages, and text widgets
* Settings page for easy configuration

= Usage =

Simply add `[seoturtlelud_last_updated]` anywhere in your posts or pages where you want to display the last modified date.

Examples:
* "This guide was `[seoturtlelud_last_updated]`"
* "`[seoturtlelud_last_updated]` - Updated with the latest information"
* Add to your post template for automatic display

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `last-updated-date` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Configure settings under Settings > SEOTurtle Last Updated Date
4. Use the `[seoturtlelud_last_updated]` shortcode in your content

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I change the date format? =

Go to Settings > SEOTurtle Last Updated Date and choose from the available date formats or use your WordPress default.

= Can I remove the "Last updated:" prefix? =

Yes! In the settings page, you can choose to hide the prefix or customize the text.

= Does this work with custom post types? =

Yes, the shortcode works with any post type that supports modified dates.

= Can I use this in widgets? =

Yes, the shortcode works in text widgets that support shortcodes.

= Will this slow down my site? =

No, the plugin is extremely lightweight and only runs when the shortcode is used.

== Screenshots ==

1. Settings page with configuration options
2. Example of the shortcode in use
3. Frontend display of the last updated date

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Basic shortcode functionality
* Settings page with date format options
* Prefix text customization

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of the SEOTurtle Last Updated Date plugin.

== Credits ==

Developed by [SEO Turtle](https://seoturtle.com/), your partner in technical SEO.