=== IMGFlow - SEO Image Optimization ===
Contributors: stempelit
Tags: seo, images, alt-text, image-optimization, accessibility
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.9.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Automatically optimize your images for SEO with AI-generated alt texts and SEO-friendly filenames.

== Description ==

IMGFlow helps you improve your website's SEO and accessibility by managing image alt texts and filenames. Connect your WordPress site to the IMGFlow service to:

* **AI-Generated Alt Texts** - Automatically generate descriptive, SEO-optimized alt texts for your images
* **SEO-Friendly URLs** - Create readable image URL aliases (e.g., `/bilder/red-running-shoes.jpg` instead of `/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_4832.jpg`)
* **Bulk Processing** - Analyze and optimize all images on your site at once
* **Multi-Language Support** - Generate alt texts in German, English, French, Spanish, and Italian
* **WooCommerce Compatible** - Works with product images and galleries

= How It Works =

1. Install and activate the plugin
2. Connect to your IMGFlow account via the Dashboard
3. IMGFlow scans your pages and identifies images
4. AI generates optimized alt texts based on image content and page context
5. Alt texts are automatically applied to your images

= Requirements =

* WordPress 5.0 or higher
* PHP 7.4 or higher
* An IMGFlow account (free tier available)

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `imgflow` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Go to 'IMGFlow' in the admin menu
4. Click 'Open Dashboard' to connect your site

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is IMGFlow free? =

IMGFlow offers a free tier with limited credits. Additional credits can be purchased for larger sites or higher volume usage.

= Does IMGFlow work with page builders? =

Yes, IMGFlow works with most page builders including Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, and Gutenberg blocks.

= Are the alt texts stored locally? =

Yes, alt texts are cached locally in your WordPress database for fast delivery. The plugin does not depend on external servers for serving alt texts to visitors.

= Does IMGFlow affect page load speed? =

No, IMGFlow is optimized for performance. Alt texts are served from your local database, and the tracking script is lightweight and non-blocking.

= Can I edit the generated alt texts? =

Yes, you can review and edit all generated alt texts in the IMGFlow Dashboard before applying them.

== Privacy ==

= Data Collection =

IMGFlow collects the following data to provide its services:

* **Image URLs**: URLs of images on your pages are sent to IMGFlow servers for analysis
* **Page URLs**: The URLs of pages containing images are transmitted for context analysis
* **Image Dimensions**: Width and height of images for optimization purposes

This data is transmitted to `imgflow.stempel-it.de` when:
* You initiate an image analysis
* Pages are viewed (for tracking which images need optimization)

= Data Storage =

* Generated alt texts are stored both on IMGFlow servers and locally in your WordPress database
* Image aliases are stored locally in your WordPress database
* No personal visitor data is collected or stored

= Third-Party Service =

This plugin connects to the IMGFlow service at [imgflow.de](https://imgflow.de). By using this plugin, you agree to the IMGFlow [Terms of Service](https://imgflow.de/terms) and [Privacy Policy](https://imgflow.de/privacy).

== Screenshots ==

1. IMGFlow Dashboard - Overview of your images and optimization status
2. Alt Text Editor - Review and edit generated alt texts
3. Settings - Configure plugin behavior and alias paths

== Changelog ==

= 1.9.1 =
* Improved WooCommerce gallery support
* Fixed alt text application on dynamically loaded images
* Performance improvements for large sites

= 1.9.0 =
* Added support for image URL aliases
* New Dashboard UI
* Multi-language alt text generation

= 1.8.0 =
* Initial public release
* AI-powered alt text generation
* WordPress media library integration

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.9.1 =
Recommended update with WooCommerce improvements and bug fixes.
