=== Simple Amazon Affiliate ===

Contributors: SlurpyWP
Donate link: https://slurpywp.slurpystudios.com/donate
Tags: amazon, affiliate, amazon affiliate, affiliate links, ecommerce, product box, amazon associates, shortcode, affiliate marketing, monetize
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.6
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.1.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: slurpywp-saa-lang
Domain Path: /languages

Add Amazon affiliate products to posts and pages. Manual or API mode, lightweight, clean shortcodes, no extra bloat.

== Description ==

Simple Amazon Affiliate is the easiest way to add **Amazon affiliate products** to your WordPress site without the clutter. Whether you’re a blogger, reviewer, or niche site owner, this plugin helps you **monetize with Amazon Associates** using simple, customizable product boxes.  

You can enter product details manually with your **affiliate links**, or optionally connect to Amazon’s **Product Advertising API (PA API)** to automatically fetch titles, prices, and images. Each product box includes a clean “Buy on Amazon” button, designed to boost clicks and conversions.  

The plugin comes with a built-in **shortcode generator**, making it easy to insert products anywhere — posts, pages, or custom content. It supports the major Amazon regions (UK, US, CA, DE, FR, IT, ES, JP, IN) and works seamlessly with both the **Block Editor (Gutenberg)** and the **Classic Editor**.  

Unlike heavy affiliate plugins, Simple Amazon Affiliate is lightweight, fast, and doesn’t load tracking scripts or extra bloat. It focuses on doing one thing well: helping you **add Amazon affiliate products to WordPress** in just a few clicks.  

If you want a clean, reliable, and user-friendly way to add **Amazon Associates affiliate links** and **product boxes** to your site, this plugin is built for you.  

== Features ==

* Add multiple product boxes to any post or page  
* Manual product entry (affiliate URL, title, description, price, image)  
* Optional Amazon PA API integration for automatic product details  
* Shortcode generator for easy embedding  
* Option to delete all plugin data on uninstall (clean uninstall)  
* Includes a subtle affiliate disclosure underneath
* HTML includes simple CSS classes for your own custom styling

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder to the '/wp-content/plugins/' directory, or install via the WordPress Plugins screen.  
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.  
3. (Optional) Go to **Settings → Simple Amazon Affiliate** to enter your Amazon API credentials.  
4. Edit a post or page and use the 'Add Product' box to create Amazon product boxes.  
5. Insert the generated shortcode where you want the product to appear.  

== Screenshots ==

1. Frontend example – a styled Amazon product box with 'Buy' button.  
2. Product metabox – add products directly to posts.  
3. Settings page – connect your Amazon API credentials (optional). 

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need Amazon API credentials to use this plugin? =  
No. You can always manually enter your affiliate URL and product details. API credentials are optional and only needed if you want automatic product data.  

= Does this plugin add tracking scripts or extra bloat? =  
No. It only inserts clean HTML for your product boxes.  

= Can I use this with Gutenberg/Block Editor? =  
Yes. The product shortcode works in both Classic and Block editor.  

= Does it work with all Amazon regions? =  
You can select from the following regional Amazon stores (UK, US, CA, DE, FR, IT, ES, JP, IN) in the settings.  

= Will it delete my data on uninstall? =  
Only if you check the option under “Uninstallation Settings” in the plugin settings.  

= Can I add my own styling to the product box? =  
Yes. The HTML includes the following classes for your own custom CSS: saa-product-box, saa-product-link, saa-product-image, saa-product-details, saa-product-title, saa-product-price, saa-product-desc, saa-buy-btn, saa-disclaimer. 

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =  
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =  
First release of Simple Amazon Affiliate.
