=== Area Authority — AI Lead-Gen Surveyzes for Real Estate ===
Contributors: areaauthority
Tags: real estate, lead generation, survey, lead capture, ai
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.5
Stable tag: 1.0.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Add AI-powered lead-gen surveys to your real estate site. Capture qualified buyer and seller phone numbers from website visitors automatically.

== Description ==

Stop relying on contact forms that nobody fills out. Area Authority is an AI that builds custom lead-gen surveys for real estate agents in under 5 minutes — then this plugin lets you embed them on your WordPress site with a shortcode, block, or floating button.

**External service dependency:** This plugin is a bridge to the Area Authority SaaS. You need an Area Authority account (free 14-day trial at https://areaauthority.io). The plugin loads a small JavaScript embed (embed.js / widget.js) from https://areaauthority.io to render surveys. See the plugin's settings page for details.

= How it works =

1. Sign up free at [areaauthority.io](https://areaauthority.io)
2. Describe your business in a chat — our AI builds a custom survey
3. Install this plugin and connect your account with an API key
4. Embed the survey with a shortcode, block, or floating button
5. Get qualified leads with phone numbers in your inbox

= Features =

* AI-built surveys — no form configuration needed
* Block editor (Gutenberg) integration with a custom Survey block
* Classic shortcode support: `[aa_survey id="your-survey"]`
* Floating "Take the Survey" button on every page
* Mobile-optimized
* Lead scoring (Hot / Warm / Nurture)
* AI-personalized follow-up emails
* WhatsApp lead notifications
* Optional CRM forwarding (Follow Up Boss, HubSpot, Salesforce, Zapier)

= Pricing =

The plugin is free. You'll need an Area Authority account to use it:

* **Starter** — $49/mo — 3 surveys, 500 submissions/mo
* **Pro** — $149/mo — 10 surveys, 5,000 submissions/mo, custom branding
* **Agency** — $399/mo — Unlimited, white-label, CRM integrations

14-day free trial. No credit card.

== Installation ==

1. Install via Plugins → Add New → search "Area Authority"
2. Activate
3. Settings → Area Authority → enter your API key (from areaauthority.io/dashboard)
4. Use shortcode `[aa_survey id="your-survey-slug"]` on any page, or insert the Area Authority Survey block

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need an Area Authority account? =
Yes — sign up at areaauthority.io. Free 14-day trial.

= Will this slow down my site? =
No. The embed loads asynchronously and is under 25KB.

= Does it work with my theme? =
Yes — works with any WordPress theme.

= Will it work with my IDX plugin? =
Yes — runs alongside any IDX plugin without conflicts.

= Can I customize the look? =
Yes — colors, fonts, and layout are configured in your Area Authority dashboard. Pro+ plans support custom CSS.

== Screenshots ==

1. Settings page with API key + survey selector
2. Block editor with the Area Authority Survey block
3. Live survey on a real estate site
4. Lead notification email
5. Floating "Take the Survey" button

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.
