=== XT Feed for LinkedIn ===
Contributors: xylus, rajat1192  
Tags: Linkedin, feed, share, auto share, auto-publish  
Requires at least: 4.0  
Requires PHP: 7.0  
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.0.2  
License: GPLv2 or later  
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html  

XT Feed for LinkedIn auto-shares WordPress posts to LinkedIn with one click, making content distribution easy and boosting your reach effortlessly.

== Description ==

🚀 **XT Feed for LinkedIn – The Ultimate Way to Automate your LinkedIn Presence!**

XT Feed for LinkedIn is a powerful yet simple plugin that allows you to seamlessly share your WordPress posts, pages, and custom post types (CPTs) to your LinkedIn profile or business page. Whether you're a blogger, marketer, or business owner, this plugin helps you streamline your content distribution, saving you time and boosting your reach on the world's largest professional network.

### ✨ Free Features
✅ **Auto-Share on Publish:** Automatically shares your content to LinkedIn the moment you hit "Publish".
✅ **Manual Sharing:** One-click sharing directly from the WordPress post editor or the post list table.
✅ **Custom Message Templates:** Define how your posts look on LinkedIn using tags like `[POST_TITLE]`, `[POST_LINK]`, `[POST_EXCERPT]`, `[POST_AUTHOR]`, and `[WEBSITE_TITLE]`.
✅ **Post Type Control:** Choose exactly which post types (posts, pages, Events, etc.) should be shared.
✅ **Organization & Profile Support:** Share to your personal LinkedIn profile or any LinkedIn Page you manage.
✅ **Sharing History:** Keep track of everything you've shared with direct links to your LinkedIn posts.
✅ **Clean & Professional:** Automatically cleans up your content and strips HTML for a perfect LinkedIn appearance.

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### 🔥 Upgrade to PRO for More Power
Take your LinkedIn strategy to the next level with our **PRO Version**. Get advanced scheduling, image sharing, and more!

🚀 **[Upgrade to XT Feed for LinkedIn PRO](https://xylusthemes.com/plugins/xt-feed-for-linkedin)**

💎 **Image Sharing (PRO):** Share your posts with their featured images to create eye-catching, high-engagement LinkedIn updates.
💎 **Scheduled Posting (PRO):** Don't just post now—post later! Schedule your LinkedIn shares for any specific date and time.
💎 **Advanced Schedule Manager (PRO):** A dedicated interface to view, edit, and manage all your upcoming LinkedIn shares in one place.
💎 **Action Scheduler Background Processing (PRO):** Reliable sharing that works in the background, ensuring your posts go out even if you're not on your site.
💎 **Increased Character Limit (PRO):** Share more detailed updates with an expanded limit of 2500 characters (vs 1000 in Free).
💎 **Dashboard Analytics (PRO):** Get a bird's-eye view of your LinkedIn sharing performance and history.
💎 **Priority Support & Regular Updates (PRO):** Get expert help when you need it and stay ahead with the latest features.

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[Documentation](http://docs.xylusthemes.com/docs/xt-feed-for-linkedin/) | [Get PRO Version](https://xylusthemes.com/plugins/xt-feed-for-linkedin/)

== Installation ==

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Navigate to **Plugins > Add New**.
3. Search for **"XT Feed for LinkedIn"**.
4. Click **Install Now** and then **Activate**.
5. Go to **XT Feed for LinkedIn > General** and click **"Connect Account"** to link your LinkedIn profile or page.
6. Configure your sharing options and you're ready to go!

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I connect my LinkedIn account? =
Simply go to **XT Feed for LinkedIn > General**, click **"Connect Account"**, and follow the LinkedIn authentication steps. You can choose to share to your personal Profile or a business Page.

= Can I manually share posts? =
Yes! You can manually share any post from the **post editor page** or directly from the **post list table**.

= Does this plugin support custom post types? =
Absolutely! You can enable sharing for **any post type** (like Products, Portfolios, etc.) in the **Sharing Options** settings.

= Is image sharing supported? =
Image sharing is a **PRO feature**. The free version shares your post as text with a link, while the PRO version includes the featured image for better engagement.

= Can I schedule posts? =
Scheduling is available in the **PRO version**. It allows you to set a future date and time for each LinkedIn share.

== External Services ==

This plugin uses the **LinkedIn API** to publish content directly to your LinkedIn account.
By using this plugin, you agree to comply with LinkedIn's official policies:
- [LinkedIn API Terms of Use](https://www.linkedin.com/legal/l/service-terms)
- [LinkedIn Privacy Policy](https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy)

== Screenshots ==

1. **Dashboard (PRO)** – Get a comprehensive overview of your LinkedIn sharing activities and performance at a glance.
2. **General Settings** – Effortlessly connect and authorize your LinkedIn profile or business page in just a few clicks.
3. **Sharing Options** – Take full control of your content by selecting which post types to auto-share and customizing your message templates.
4. **Set Schedule (PRO)** – Strategically plan your content by scheduling LinkedIn shares for any future date and time.
5. **Manage Scheduled Shares (PRO)** – Stay organized with a dedicated interface to view, edit, or remove all your upcoming LinkedIn updates.
6. **Quick Share from Post List** – Instantly share any post directly from your WordPress post listing table with a single click.
7. **Manual Share from Post Editor** – Customize and share individual posts directly from the WordPress editor while you're creating content.

== Changelog ==  

= 1.0.2 =
* Added: Fully compatible with the XT Feed for LinkedIn PRO version.
* Tested: Fully tested with WordPress up to version 7.0.
* Improved: Performance and overall plugin stability.

= 1.0.1 =
* Fixed: PHP warnings that appeared in certain conditions.
* Improved: Overall code stability and error handling.

= 1.0.0 =  
* Initial release of XT Feed for LinkedIn.  
* Auto-share posts to LinkedIn profiles & pages.  
* Manual sharing from post details & post list.  
* Simple settings page to connect your LinkedIn account.  

== Upgrade Notice ==  
= 1.0.0 =  
📢 **First Release:** Introducing **XT Feed for LinkedIn** – share your WordPress posts easily on LinkedIn!  
