=== PhoenixForge Press ===
Contributors: ryanpurvisphoenixforge
Tags: editorial workflow, content calendar, publishing, multi-author, scheduling
Requires at least: 6.2
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 2.1.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Content publishing and editorial workflow management with multi-author coordination and content calendar.

== Description ==

PhoenixForge Press brings editorial workflow management to WordPress. Coordinate multiple authors, manage a visual content calendar, and run a structured publishing pipeline without leaving your WordPress dashboard.

**The problem:** WordPress has basic scheduling but no real editorial workflow. Managing multiple authors, review stages, and a content calendar requires cobbling together multiple plugins or external tools.

**The solution:** PhoenixForge Press adds a complete editorial layer to WordPress. Visual content calendar, customisable review stages, author assignments, deadline tracking, and a publishing queue that keeps your content pipeline flowing.

= Free Features =

* Visual content calendar with drag-and-drop scheduling
* Custom editorial workflow stages (draft, review, approved, published)
* Author assignment and deadline tracking
* Editorial notes and comments on posts
* Publishing queue with priority ordering
* Content status dashboard

= Pro Features =

* Multi-author coordination with role-based permissions
* Editorial approval chains
* Slack and email notifications for workflow transitions
* Content performance tracking post-publish
* Bulk scheduling and rescheduling
* Priority support

= Part of the PhoenixForge Suite =

PhoenixForge Press integrates with other PhoenixForge plugins. Pair it with PhoenixForge Workspace for collaborative document editing, or use PhoenixForge Copilot to get AI-assisted content suggestions during the editorial process.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/phoenixforge-press/`
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress
3. Navigate to PhoenixForge Press in the admin menu
4. Configure your editorial workflow stages
5. Start assigning content and managing your publishing calendar

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this replace the default WordPress editor? =
No, PhoenixForge Press adds editorial workflow on top of the standard WordPress editor. You keep Gutenberg or Classic Editor as your writing tool.

= Can I customise the workflow stages? =
Yes, you can create as many custom stages as you need, from simple draft-to-publish to complex multi-stage review pipelines.

= Does it work with custom post types? =
Yes, PhoenixForge Press supports posts, pages, and any registered custom post type.

= Is there a Pro version? =
Yes, Pro adds approval chains, notifications, content analytics, and bulk scheduling. Visit phoenixforge.io for details.

= Can contributors see the full calendar? =
You control visibility per role. Contributors can see their own assignments, while editors see the full calendar.

== Screenshots ==

1. Visual content calendar with drag-and-drop post scheduling across the month
2. Editorial workflow stages showing content moving from draft through review to published
3. Author assignment panel with deadline tracking and editorial notes
4. Publishing queue with priority ordering and scheduled publication times
5. Content status dashboard showing pipeline overview across all workflow stages

== Third-Party Services ==

This plugin connects to external services under certain conditions:

= PhoenixForge License Server =
When you activate a Pro license key, the plugin validates it with the PhoenixForge license server.
* Service URL: https://phoenixforge-licenses.phoenixforge.workers.dev
* Privacy Policy: https://phoenixforge.io/privacy
* Terms of Service: https://phoenixforge.io/terms
* Data sent: License key, site URL
* When: On license activation, deactivation, and daily revalidation

= PhoenixForge Update Server =
The plugin checks for new versions from the PhoenixForge update server. This is disabled in WordPress.org distributed builds.
* Service URL: https://phoenixforge-updates.phoenixforge.workers.dev
* Privacy Policy: https://phoenixforge.io/privacy
* Terms of Service: https://phoenixforge.io/terms
* Data sent: Plugin slug and current version
* When: During WordPress update checks (approximately every 12 hours)

= Outbound Webhooks (Pro Feature) =
Pro users can optionally configure webhook URLs to send event data to services like Zapier, Make, or n8n.
* Only active when explicitly configured by the site administrator
* Data sent: Event type, site URL, and event-specific data
* Destination URL is entirely user-controlled

== Changelog ==

= 2.0.0 =
* Initial public release
* Visual content calendar
* Custom editorial workflow stages
* Author assignment and deadlines
* Publishing queue

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 2.0.0 =
Initial release.
