﻿=== Social Media Auto Publish ===
Contributors: f1logic
Donate link: http://xyzscripts.com/donate/
Tags:  social media auto publish, social media publishing, post to facebook, post to twitter,  social network auto publish,  social media, social network, add link to facebook, add link to twitter
Requires at least: 2.8
Tested up to: 3.5.1
Stable tag: 1.1.1
License: GPLv2 or later

Publish posts automatically to social media networks like Facebook and Twitter.

== Description ==

A quick look into Social Media Auto Publish :

	★ Publish message to Facebook with image
	★ Attach post or share link  to Facebook
	★ Publish to Twitter with image
	★ Filter items  to be published based on categories
	★ Filter items to be published based on custom post types
	★ Enable or disable wordpress page publishing
	★ Customizable  message formats for Twitter and Facebook


= Social Media Auto Publish Features in Detail =

The Social Media Auto Publish lets you publish posts automatically from your blog to social media networks like Facebook and Twitter. The plugin supports filtering posts based on  custom post-types as well as categories.

The prominent features of  the social media auto publish plugin are highlighted below.

= Supported Social Media =

The various social media supported are listed below. 

    Facebook
    Twitter

= Filter Settings =

The plugin offers multiple kinds of filters for contents to be published automatically.

    Enable or disable publishing of wordpress pages
    Filter posts to be published based on categories
    Filtering based on custom post types

= Message Format Settings =

    Separate message format for Facebook and Twitter
    Supports post title, description, excerpt, permalink and blog title 

= Posting options =

    Publish message to Facebook with image
    Attach post to Facebook
    Share link on Facebook
    Post to specific pages on Facebook
    Post to Twitter with image    


= About =

Social Media Auto Publish is developed and maintained by [XYZScripts](http://xyzscripts.com/ "xyzscripts.com"). For any support, you may [contact us](http://xyzscripts.com/support/ "XYZScripts Support").

★ [Social Media Auto Publish User Guide](http://docs.xyzscripts.com/wordpress-plugins/social-media-auto-publish/ "Social Media Auto Publish User Guide")
★ [Social Media Auto Publish FAQ](http://kb.xyzscripts.com/wordpress-plugins/social-media-auto-publish/ "Social Media Auto Publish FAQ")

== Installation ==

★ [Social Media Auto Publish User Guide](http://docs.xyzscripts.com/wordpress-plugins/social-media-auto-publish/ "Social Media Auto Publish User Guide")
★ [Social Media Auto Publish FAQ](http://kb.xyzscripts.com/wordpress-plugins/social-media-auto-publish/ "Social Media Auto Publish FAQ")

1. Extract `social-media-auto-publish.zip` to your `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. In the admin panel under plugins activate Social Media Auto Publish.
3. You can configure the settings from Social Media Auto Publish menu. (Make sure to Authorize Facebook application after saving the settings.)
4. Once these are done, posts should get automatically published based on your filter settings.

If you need any further help, you may contact our [support desk](http://xyzscripts.com/support/ "XYZScripts Support").

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

★ [Social Media Auto Publish User Guide](http://docs.xyzscripts.com/wordpress-plugins/social-media-auto-publish/ "Social Media Auto Publish User Guide")
★ [Social Media Auto Publish FAQ](http://kb.xyzscripts.com/wordpress-plugins/social-media-auto-publish/ "Social Media Auto Publish FAQ")

= 1. The Social Media Auto Publish is not working properly. =

Please check the wordpress version you are using. Make sure it meets the minimum version recommended by us. Make sure all files of the `social media auto publish` plugin are uploaded to the folder `wp-content/plugins/`


= 2. Can I post to Facebook pages instead of profile ? =

Yes, you can select the pages to which you need to publish after authorizing Facebook application.


= 3. How do I restrict auto publish to certain categories ? =

Yes, you can specify the categories which need to be auto published from settings page.


= 4. Why do I have to create applications in Facebook and Twitter ? =

When you create your own applications, it ensures that the posts to Facebook and Twitter are not shared with any message like "shared via xxx"


= 5. Which  all data fields can I send to social networks ? =

You may use post title, content, excerpt, permalink and site title for auto publishing.


More questions ? [Drop a mail](http://xyzscripts.com/members/support/ "XYZScripts Support") and we shall get back to you with the answers.


== Screenshots ==

1. This is the Facebook configuration section.
2. This is the Twitter configuration section.
3. This is the LinkedIn configuration section.
4. Publishing options while creating a post.

== Changelog ==

= Social Media Auto Publish 1.1.1 =
* Fix for multiple posting to social media
* Fixed PHP version compatability issue for versions less than 5.3
* A few bug fixes 

= Social Media Auto Publish 1.1 =
* Support for publishing to LinkedIn
* A few bug fixes 

= Social Media Auto Publish 1.0 =
* First official launch.

== Upgrade Notice ==
You must apply this upgrade to fix some issues induced in previous update.

== More Information ==

★ [Social Media Auto Publish User Guide](http://docs.xyzscripts.com/wordpress-plugins/social-media-auto-publish/ "Social Media Auto Publish User Guide")
★ [Social Media Auto Publish FAQ](http://kb.xyzscripts.com/wordpress-plugins/social-media-auto-publish/ "Social Media Auto Publish FAQ")

= Troubleshooting =

Please read the FAQ first if you are having problems.

= Requirements =

    WordPress 2.8+
    PHP 5+ 

= Feedback =

We would like to receive your feedback and suggestions about Social Media Auto Publish plugin. You may submit them at our [support desk](http://xyzscripts.com/support/ "XYZScripts Support").
