=== Google Publisher Plugin (beta) ===
Contributors: google
Tags: google, AdSense, ads, webmaster, advertising
Requires at least: 3.0.0
Tested up to: 3.9
Stable tag: trunk
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

The official Google plugin for publishers, written by Google. Supported products include AdSense and Webmaster Tools. This is a beta release.

== Description ==

The Google Publisher Plugin enables you to easily use Google's products - including AdSense and Webmaster Tools - with your WordPress site.

Adding AdSense ads usually requires you to generate snippets in AdSense and paste these into your site, or to manually edit PHP files. This plugin lets you place AdSense ads using a simple point-and-click UI.

This beta version of the Google Publisher Plugin allows you to:

* Easily add AdSense ads to your site to make money from advertising.
* Verify your site with Webmaster Tools with just one click.

[Visit Google Help Center](https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/3380626) for more information.

== Installation ==

1. Download the plugin and place it in your '/wp-content/plugins/' directory.
2. Unzip the plugin in the '/wp-content/plugins/' directory.
3. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Why is this marked "beta"? =

We are still fine-tuning the plugin to make sure it works well on the many WordPress sites out there. We’d love for you to try it and give us feedback on how well it works for you and your site.

= Is this an official Google plugin? =

Yes, this plugin is developed and supported by Google.

= Can I use the Google Publisher Plugin on WordPress.com? =

At this time, the Google Publisher Plugin cannot be used on WordPress.com.

== Screenshots ==

1. Manage your AdSense account and access Webmaster Tools from the plugin.
2. Click to add advertisements to your site. Create different placements for each page template.
3. View the layout for each page, with advertisement areas visualized next to your content flow.
4. Preview example advertisements alongside your content.

== Changelog ==

= 1 May 2014 =
The following changes do not require a plugin update, and were fixed server-side.

 * Ad units created by the plugin now have understandable names in AdSense, such as "Front page - 1 (yoursite.com)".
 * Added support for placing ads on "Tags" and "Category" pages.
 * Fixed miscellaneous errors when computing possible placements.
 * Improved error messages for various failures.

= 30 Jan 2014 =
The following changes do not require a plugin update, and were fixed server-side.

* No longer show dynamicgoogletags.update() in post content if the theme incorrectly strips HTML.
* Added support for sites with mixed case URLs.
* Fixed bug related to preview of vertical ads.
* Improved margins on ad placements.
* Inverted marker for placement at the top of the page to point at the correct location for placement.
* Added support for sites that use HTTPS but are administered over HTTP.
* Update the view, specifically ad sizes, when user resizes the window in preview mode.
* Fixed miscellaneous errors when computing possible placements.
* Localized AdSense help center pages for the plugin.

= 15 Jan 2014, Plugin version 0.1.0 =
* Initial release.

== Terms of service ==

The plugin source code is GPL, however use of Google Services through the plugin is governed by [Google's Terms of Service](http://www.google.com/policies/terms/) and [Privacy Policy](http://www.google.com/policies/privacy/). For products and services that can be used with the Google Publisher Plugin, such as AdSense, additional Terms of Service may also apply.

