# BD SimpleEmail **Contributors:** B.D. Murphy **Tags:** email, newsletter, subscribers, mailing list **Requires at least:** WordPress 6.0 **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.4 **Requires PHP:** 7.4 **License:** GPL v2 or later **License URI:** https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Email newsletter management with AI-assisted composition using Gemini API and subscriber management. ## Description BD SimpleEmail provides comprehensive email newsletter capabilities: - **Subscriber Management:** Add, remove, and manage email subscribers - **AI-Assisted Writing:** Generate newsletter drafts using Gemini AI - **Gmail SMTP:** Send newsletters via your Gmail account - **One-Click Unsubscribe:** Compliant with Gmail/Yahoo requirements - **CAN-SPAM Compliance:** Automatic business information in email footers - **Shortcode Support:** `[bdm_signup]` for embeddable signup forms ## Installation 1. Upload the `bd-simpleemail` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory 2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress 3. Configure Gmail settings under BD SimpleEmail > Settings ## Configuration ### Gmail Setup 1. Enable 2-Factor Authentication on your Google account 2. Generate an App Password: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833 3. Enter your Gmail address and App Password in plugin settings ### Gemini AI (Optional) 1. Get an API key: https://makersuite.google.com/app/apikey 2. Enter the API key in plugin settings ### Business Information Configure your business address in Appearance > Theme Options (required for CAN-SPAM compliance). ## Sending Newsletters 1. Go to BD SimpleEmail > New Newsletter 2. Enter a subject line 3. (Optional) Use AI to generate content 4. Write or edit your newsletter 5. Click "Send Newsletter" ## Shortcodes Use `[bdm_signup]` to display a signup form anywhere on your site. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Do I need to use Gmail? Yes, this plugin uses Gmail SMTP for sending. App passwords are required. ### Is AI required? No, AI assistance is optional. You can write newsletters manually. ### Is one-click unsubscribe included? Yes, all emails include one-click unsubscribe links compliant with Gmail/Yahoo requirements. ## Changelog ### 2.0.0 - Initial release with subscriber management, AI composition, and Gmail SMTP sending