=== WP ProtectSpam Shield ===
Contributors: protectspam
Tags: anti-spam, security, audit seal, reputation monitoring, pscaptcha
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.5
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Instantly turn your WordPress site into a verified, trusted, and audit-backed platform with real-time protection and reputation validation.

== Description ==

**WP ProtectSpam Shield** is a complete Site Integrity Suite designed to elevate your website beyond basic protection.

Instead of just blocking bots, it transforms your WordPress site into a **verified and trusted environment**, backed by continuous auditing and global reputation validation.

By activating the Shield, your site integrates with the ProtectSpam.com infrastructure to deliver:

* **Site Integrity Auditing:** Continuous, real-time monitoring of your domain’s security posture and anti-spam compliance.
* **Verified Reputation Seal:** A dynamic trust badge that proves to visitors your site is secure, audited, and professionally maintained — increasing trust and conversions.
* **psCAPTCHA Technology:** Invisible, zero-friction protection that blocks bots without impacting real users — no puzzles, no clicks, no interruptions.
* **Global Reputation Network:** Your domain becomes part of a verified ecosystem, strengthening trust signals and improving deliverability across the web.

Built with a Swiss-engineered mindset for precision and reliability, the Shield is performance-optimized and loads asynchronously — ensuring zero impact on speed and SEO scores.

== Installation ==

1. Create a free account at https://www.protectspam.com
2. Activate the **Essentials Plan (Free Forever)** to register your domain
3. Upload the `wp-protectspam-shield` folder to your `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
4. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What is the benefit of the Audit Seal? =
The Audit Seal signals to your visitors that your website is secure, monitored, and professionally audited. This increases user confidence, reduces friction, and can significantly improve conversion rates.

= Does it include psCAPTCHA? =
Yes. psCAPTCHA is part of the ProtectSpam ecosystem and provides invisible protection against bots without affecting real users.

= Will this impact my website performance? =
No. The Shield is designed to load asynchronously and is optimized to have zero impact on performance and SEO.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release of WP ProtectSpam Shield
* Integrated Site Auditor, Reputation Seal, and Anti-spam engine