=== Betta Podcast ===
Contributors: wilsoft
Author URI: https://wilsoft.co.zw
Donate link: https://wilsoft.co.zw/donate
Plugin URI: https://wilsoft.co.zw/betta-podcast
Tags: podcast, audio player, episode manager, podcast hosting, rss feed
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.0.0
Requires PHP: 7.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Transform your WordPress site into a professional podcast hosting platform with advanced audio player, episode management, and RSS feed support.

== Description ==

Betta Podcast provides a complete solution for hosting and managing podcasts directly on your WordPress website. Built with both podcasters and developers in mind, it offers an intuitive interface while maintaining flexibility for customization.

= Core Features =

* Advanced HTML5 Audio Player
* Episode Management System
* Series and Season Organization
* RSS Feed Generation
* Analytics Tracking
* Batch Upload Support

= Advanced Audio Player =

* Play/Pause toggle
* Skip forward (30 seconds)
* Skip backward (15 seconds)
* Playback speed control (1x, 1.5x, 2x)
* Volume control with mute function
* Progress bar with seek functionality
* Position memory between sessions

= Episode Management =

* Custom post type for podcast episodes
* Episode numbering system
* Series and Season taxonomies
* Custom episode artwork
* Duration detection
* Explicit content marking

= Archive Features =

* Grid and list view options
* Advanced filtering and sorting
* Search functionality
* Series and season filtering
* Pagination support

= Sharing Features =

* RSS feed for podcast directories
* Social media sharing
* Embeddable player
* QR code generation
* Copy link functionality

= Shortcodes =

The plugin provides two main shortcodes for displaying podcast content:

[betta_podcast_player]
Displays a single podcast episode player.
Parameters:
* id - The ID of the podcast episode (defaults to current post ID)
* style - Player style: 'full' or 'minimal' (defaults to 'full')

Example: [betta_podcast_player id="123" style="minimal"]

[betta_podcast_archive]
Displays the podcast archive/grid.
Parameters:
* posts_per_page - Number of episodes to show (defaults to 12)
* view - Display style: 'grid' or 'list' (defaults to 'grid')

Example: [betta_podcast_archive posts_per_page="6" view="list"]

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/betta-podcast` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress
3. Use the Settings->Betta Podcast screen to configure the plugin
4. Begin adding episodes through the 'Podcast Episodes' menu item

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What audio formats are supported? =

The plugin supports MP3, M4A, WAV, and OGG formats.

= Can I customize the player appearance? =

Yes, through CSS custom properties and additional CSS rules.

= Does it support video podcasts? =

Currently, only audio podcasts are supported.

= Can I import existing episodes? =

Yes, using the batch upload feature in the admin panel.

= How do I add a podcast player to a page? =

You can use the [betta_podcast_player] shortcode. For example: [betta_podcast_player id="123"]

== Screenshots ==

1. Main player interface
2. Episode management screen
3. Archive view
4. Settings panel

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Advanced HTML5 audio player
* Episode management system
* Archive functionality
* Sharing features
* Local storage support
* Responsive design

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of Betta Podcast plugin.

== Additional Information ==

For support and feature requests:
* Visit: [wilsoft.co.zw/betta-podcast/support](https://wilsoft.co.zw/betta-podcast)
* Documentation: [wilsoft.co.zw/betta-podcast/docs](https://wilsoft.co.zw/betta-podcast)