=== GMBSync — Google Reviews, Widgets & AI Auto-Responder ===
Contributors: codeways
Tags: google reviews, google business profile, reviews widget, customer testimonials, social proof
Requires at least: 5.6
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Embed live, verified Google Business Profile reviews with zero page-speed bloat. Features Carousels, Grids, Floating Trust Badges, and AI auto-replies.

== Description ==

**GMBSync** by CodeWays is the fastest, lightest Google Reviews plugin for WordPress and WooCommerce. 

Traditional review plugins slow down your WordPress website by executing heavy database queries and loading bulky assets. GMBSync delivers edge-cached review widgets in **under 15KB** with asynchronous delivery—ensuring 100/100 Google PageSpeed and Core Web Vitals scores.

### 🌟 Key Features

* **Zero Page-Speed Impact:** Async edge-cached review engine (<15KB).
* **Multiple Display Layouts:** Carousel slider, 3-column responsive grid, minimal trust badges, and floating corner badges.
* **Schema.org SEO Rich Snippets:** Automatically includes `AggregateRating` structured data to show golden star ratings in Google search results.
* **Gutenberg & Page Builder Support:** Native WordPress Block Editor block, Elementor widget, and flexible shortcodes for Divi, Beaver Builder, and Oxygen.
* **Sitewide Floating Badge:** Display a floating Google rating badge across your entire website with a single toggle.
* **Review Shield (Negative Feedback Filter):** Smart routing funnel that sends happy customers (4-5 stars) to Google Maps and routes unhappy feedback privately to the business owner.
* **AI Auto-Reply Engine:** Powered by CodeWays AI Studio to automatically draft tone-matched responses to customer reviews.

### 🚀 Available Shortcodes

* `[gmbsync]` - Displays your default review widget.
* `[gmbsync id="wdg_12345" layout="carousel"]` - Displays a specific widget with layout overrides.
* `[gmbsync_badge id="wdg_12345"]` - Embeds an inline trust badge.
* `[gmbsync_invite]` - Embeds the interactive Review Shield customer feedback collector.

== Installation ==

1. Upload `gmbsync-google-reviews.zip` to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install directly via WordPress Admin (`Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin`).
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Go to **Settings > GMBSync Reviews** in your WordPress admin menu.
4. Enter your **Widget ID** from your [GMBSync Dashboard](https://gmbsync.com/dashboard/widgets).
5. Add the `[gmbsync]` shortcode, Gutenberg block, or Elementor widget to any page.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Where do I get a GMBSync Widget ID? =
Sign up or log in at [https://gmbsync.com](https://gmbsync.com). Connect your Google Business Profile in 30 seconds and grab your Widget ID from the Widgets customizer page.

= Does this plugin store reviews in my WordPress database? =
No. By fetching live reviews from GMBSync's global Edge CDN, your WordPress database stays 100% clean and free of bloat.

= Will this slow down my website? =
Not at all. The script loads asynchronously with `defer` flags and weighs under 15KB.

= Is WooCommerce supported? =
Yes! You can place review carousels on product pages, category pages, cart, or checkout pages.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.
* Support for Shortcodes, Gutenberg Block, Elementor Widget, and Sitewide Floating Trust Badge.
