=== V-Rated OpenGraph Maker ===
Contributors: xavierfrancismendozadev
Tags: opengraph, seo, facebook, twitter, linkedin
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.1.5
License: GPL v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Requires PHP: 7.4

Short Description: Converts your site logo or uploaded image into a global OpenGraph image for social sharing.


== Description ==
V-Rated OpenGraph Maker allows you to automatically convert your site logo or any uploaded image into a global Open Graph image, ensuring your content looks great when shared on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and more.

With this plugin, you can:

- Easily generate Open Graph images for all posts and pages.
- Maintain consistent branding across social media platforms.
- Automatically set your site’s default Open Graph image using your logo or a custom uploaded image.
- Reduce the time and effort needed to manually create Open Graph images for every post.

Whether you’re running a personal blog, a company website, or an online store, OpenGraph Maker ensures your shared content stands out and looks professional.

Installation is simple and works out-of-the-box, with no coding required. Just upload your logo or desired image, and the plugin handles the rest automatically.

== License ==
This plugin is free to use but remains the sole property of V-Rated. 
Modifying, redistributing, or selling the plugin without permission is prohibited. 
For support email support@v-rated.com.




=== Features ===
* Generate a 1200x600px OpenGraph image with your logo centered and 20px padding.
* Works globally even without SEO plugins (supports Rank Math, Yoast if installed).
* Step-by-step wizard: choose logo → generate → success + testing instructions.
* Automatically overwrites previous global OG image when regenerating.
* If a post/page has a featured image, the OG image will match the featured image.
* Clear instructions for testing and cache clearing.
* Support instructions included if the OG image doesn’t update.


=== Installation ===
1. Download the plugin.
2. Go to WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
3. Select the ZIP file or folder and click Install Now → Activate.
4. Access the wizard: WordPress Admin → OGM – OpenGraph Maker.

or 

1. On your Wordpress → Add New → Search 'V-Rated OpenGraph Maker'
2. Install & Activate Plugin

=== Usage ===
1. **Step 1 – Select Logo**
   * Choose the source of your OG image:
     - **Site Logo**: uses the logo configured in your theme. If not set, you’ll see: "No site logo configured. Please set your site logo in theme settings."
     - **Media Library**: select an image from WordPress media library.
   * Selected box background turns accent color (#799EFF) and text becomes white.
   * Image preview shows white background for transparent logos.

2. **Step 2 – Generate OG Image**
   * Click "Generate OpenGraph Image" to create the global OG image.
   * The plugin automatically saves the image to:  
     `wp-content/uploads/ogm_global_image.png`  
   * Existing global OG image will be replaced automatically if regenerating.

3. **Step 3 – Success / Verification**
   * Shows generated OG image preview.
   * Clear instructions for testing:
     - Facebook: https://developers.facebook.com/tools/debug/
     - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/post-inspector/
   * Additional Notes:
     - Clear caches: page builder, Elementor, caching plugins, server-side caches if changes don’t appear immediately.
     - Changes may take 24 hours to fully reflect if multiple updates are done in a day.
     - Share your page on multiple platforms (Twitter, Slack, Discord, Facebook, LinkedIn) to trigger social bots.
     - Verify in page source (CTRL+U) → search for `og:image`. The URL should be:  
       `yoursite.com/wp-content/uploads/ogm_global_image.png`.
     - Contact support if needed:  
       Email: [support@v-rated.com](mailto:support@v-rated.com)  
       Website: [https://v-rated.com/og-image-maker/](https://v-rated.com/og-image-maker/)
     - Click "Want to change your OpenGraph Image?" above to regenerate.

=== Screenshots ===
1. Step 1: Select website logo or from media library
2. Step 2: Generation in progress (progress bar)
3. Step 3: Success & preview of the image
4. Step 4: Facebook Debugger showing OG image

=== Changelog ===
= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release with full wizard, global OG image generation, and success instructions.

= 1.1.0 =
* Include all in one seo free & pro override settings
= 1.1.1 =
* Include all in one seo free & pro override settings fix
= 1.1.2 =
* Bug not fetching the image if for all in one seo free & Pro Version
= 1.1.3 =
* Bug Fixes
= 1.1.4 =
* Changed all naming convention to avoid plugin or theme conflicts
= 1.1.5 =
* Sanitized Fields and Debug


=== Upgrade Notice ===
= 1.0.0 =
Initial release.

= 1.1.0 =
1.1.0 release.

= 1.1.1 =
1.1.1 release.

= 1.1.2 =
1.1.2 release.

= 1.1.3 =
1.1.3 release.

= 1.1.4 =
1.1.4 release.

= 1.1.5 =
1.1.5 release.

=== Frequently Asked Questions ===
= Does this plugin override my featured image? =
No. If a post or page has a featured image, the plugin will use the featured image for OpenGraph meta tags instead of generating a new global OG image.

= Does it work without SEO plugins? =
Yes. It will still add the correct OpenGraph meta tags even if Yoast or Rank Math is not installed.

= Can I regenerate the OG image? =
Yes. Click "Want to change your OpenGraph Image?" in the wizard to generate a new global OG image.

= How do I verify the OG image? =
Open your page source (CTRL+U), search for `og:image`. You can also test using Facebook Sharing Debugger or LinkedIn Post Inspector.