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  1===  Free Tools to Automate Your Site Growth ===
  2Contributors: SumoMe
  3Tags: analytics, campaign monitor, click to tweet, contact form, content analytics, convertkit, drip, email form, ExactTarget, exit-intent, Facebook, facebook share, FeedBlitz, floating social buttons, growth, heat map, heatmaps, Hubspot, image sharing, inbound marketing, Inbox First, infusionsoft, landing page, lightbox, links, mailchimp, mailerlite, mailing list, mailjet, MyEmma, MyNewsletterBuilder, newsletter, Ontraport, pardot, popup, sailthru, scroll box, share, share buttons, share image, sharebar, sharing, site traffic, sms, social, social bookmarking, social media buttons, social plugin, social sharing, subscribers, subscription, traffic growth, tweet button, twitter, twitter share, vero, vertical response, welcome mat, WhatCounts, widget, zapier
  4Requires at least: 3.0.1
  5Tested up to: 4.9.3
  6Stable tag: 1.29
  7License: GPLv2 or later
  8License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
  9
 10Free and easy way to double your email subscribers, plus sharing tools to double your traffic from Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest & more.
 11
 12== Description ==
 13
 14Most blogs are designed for hit-and-run readers. People find your blog, read your article, and leave. Wouldn't it be nice if some of those people subscribed or shared your amazing post?
 15
 16>Sumo provides free tools you need to grow your WordPress site. This plugin will make it easy for your readers to join your email list, share your articles, and optimize with analytics. The free tools include:
 17>
 18>`List Builder` will let you create a fancy lightbox pop up to [build email subscriptions](http://sumo.com/?src=wordpress) (for MailChimp, Aweber, Constant Contact, Campaign Monitor, GetResponse, ActiveCampaign, MyEmma, Mad Mimi, Infusionsoft, Feedblitz, HubSpot, MyNewsletterBuilder, Inbox First, Sailthru, Klaviyo, Vero, Pardot, Zapier, Ontraport, ExactTarget, Vertical Response, Drip, MailerLite, WhatCounts, ConvertKit, MailJet, Maropost, and others).
 19>
 20>`Share` makes it insanely easy for people to share your content on mobile or web.
 21>
 22>`Welcome Mat` displays a full-screen call-to-action that shows when visitors land on your site.
 23>
 24>`Heat Maps` help you see where people are clicking (or not clicking) on your website.
 25>
 26>`Scroll Box` is an email collection box triggered by how far your reader makes it down the screen.
 27>
 28>`Smart Bar` is a Floating Bar that can appear at the top or bottom of your website. You can encourage people to subscribe to your newsletter, go to a specific page or follow you on your social networks.
 29>
 30>`Highlighter` makes it easy to click to tweet about your article by selecting popular parts of your writing (like Kindle and Medium).
 31>
 32>`Image Sharer` makes it simple to share your images (with a link to your post) on Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter.
 33>
 34>And even more great free tools in our Sumo Store.
 35
 36Now, people will find your blog, read your article, share your article on Twitter/Facebook/Pinterest, and subscribe via email to your email newsletter.
 37
 38
 39= Latest Updates =
 40
 41* 6/20 - Smart bar can now appear at the bottom of your pages, TONS more templates for Scroll Box / Smart Bar and List Builder,
 42* 5/21 Added tons new List Builder design templates
 43* Added URL shortener for all sharing tools
 44* Made Scroll Box and Smart Bar (hello bar alternative) to Pro versions (AB testing, multiple popups, advanced display rules)
 45* Updating Heat Maps (crazyegg alternative) and Content Analytics (scroll tracking) to more automatic tracking abilities
 46* Added SMS and WhatsApp social sharing buttons
 47
 48
 49[`See more` at Sumo.com](http://sumo.com/?src=wordpress_bottom)
 50
 51[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_kbSb97QS0]
 52
 53== Installation ==
 54
 551. Upload folder wp-sumome.zip to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
 561. Activate the plugin through the `Plugins` menu in WordPress
 571. Click on the blue thingy in the top right.
 581. Register and click on the Sumo Store to install the apps you want.
 591. Eat a taco and enjoy the increased traffic to your site.
 60
 61== Frequently Asked Questions ==
 62
 63= Does this plugin slow down my site? =
 64
 65Not at all. This plugin loads asynchronously so it won't down your site at all.
 66
 67= Where do I login to Sumo? =
 68
 69Once you install the plugin and activate it. Go to any page on your site and you'll see a little blue thing in the top right, click on it and then the crown icon to login.
 70
 71= How can I install an app? =
 72
 73Once you've logged into Sumo, click on Sumo Store and click Install for whichever app you'd like to install. Once you have installed the List Builder app, you can integrate with MailChimp, Aweber, Constant Contact, Campaign Monitor, GetResponse, ActiveCampaign, MyEmma, Mad Mimi, Infusionsoft, Feedblitz, HubSpot, MyNewsletterBuilder, Inbox First, Sailthru, Klaviyo, Vero, Pardot, Zapier, Ontraport, ExactTarget, Vertical Response, Drip, MailerLite, WhatCounts, ConvertKit, MailJet, or Maropost.
 74
 75= How does Highlighter work? =
 76
 77Once you or a visitor to your site clicks and selects a piece of text on your site, they can choose to share that text on Facebook or Twitter. Subsequent visitors will then see that text highlighted and it'll be easier for them to share your site.
 78
 79= Can I delete a highlight? =
 80
 81Yup. Click on the highlight while logged in. Then click on delete highlight.
 82
 83= How many more emails will list builder help me get? =
 84
 85Most people see a double in growing their email list from the list builder application.
 86
 87= What does the Smart mode mean on List Builder? =
 88
 89We calculate the ideal time to show a person
 90
 91= Can I customize the look and feel of the popup? =
 92
 93You can use our default options or fully control the CSS in the advanced section.
 94
 95= Do you provide instant connections to any email providers? =
 96
 97Yes, we provide instant integration with MailChimp, Aweber, Constant Contact, Campaign Monitor, GetResponse, ActiveCampaign, MyEmma, Mad Mimi, Infusionsoft, Feedblitz, HubSpot, MyNewsletterBuilder, Inbox First, Sailthru, Klaviyo, Vero, Pardot, Zapier, Ontraport, ExactTarget, Vertical Response, Drip, MailerLite, WhatCounts, ConvertKit, MailJet, and Maropost.  When a user joins, their email is automatically subscribed to your MailChimp, Aweber, or other newsletter list. Alternately, you can simply download a CSV list of your newsletter subscribers.
 98
 99== Other Notes ==
100
101Our MailChimp email newsletter list builder and Twitter share button apps help Wordpress users build their audiences online.
102
103Email newsletter integration options
104
105* MailChimp newsletter integration
106* Aweber newsletter integration
107* Constant Contact newsletter integration
108* Campaign Monitor newsletter integration
109* GetResponse newsletter integration
110* ActiveCampaign newsletter integration
111* MyEmma newsletter integration
112* Mad Mimi newsletter integration
113* Infusionsoft newsletter integration
114* Feedblitz newsletter integration
115* HubSpot newsletter integration
116* MyNewsletterBuilder newsletter integration
117* Inbox First newsletter integration
118* Sailthru newsletter integration
119* Klaviyo newsletter integration
120* Vero newsletter integration
121* Pardot newsletter integration
122* Zapier newsletter integration
123* Ontraport newsletter integration
124* ExactTarget newsletter integration
125* Vertical Response newsletter integration
126* Drip newsletter integration
127* MailerLite newsletter integration
128* WhatCounts newsletter integration
129* ConvertKit newsletter integration
130* MailJet newsletter integration
131* Maropost newsletter integration
132
133Why people use MailChimp
134
135* MailChimp has free plans
136* MailChimp automatically integrates with our plugin
137* MailChimp easily sends newsletters
138* MailChimp handles lists of all sizes
139* MailChimp can send drip campaigns (scheduled emails)
140
141Why people use Aweber
142
143* Aweber has a $1 first month
144* Aweber automatically integrates with our plugin
145* Aweber easily sends your newsletters
146* Aweber scales to handle large or small lists
147* Aweber can also send drip campaigns
148
149Why you should encourage Twitter sharing
150
151* Twitter helps you reach new readers
152* Twitter shares help build your newsletter
153* Twitter helps engage your current readers
154* Twitter followers read your articles more often
155* Twitter shares build your social reach
156* Twitter sharing establishes your thought leadership
157* Twitter shares encourage discussion of your posts
158
159
160== Screenshots ==
161
162[See all of our screenshots at Sumo.com](http://sumo.com/?src=wordpress_ss)
163
1641. This screen shot is how to Sign up once you have activated the plugin
1652. This view shows the suite of Sumo apps
1663. Fully customizable email pop ups from our List Builder 3 app
1674. Total control of the design and feel of the pop ups
1685. Connect with all major email providers (MailChimp, Aweber, Constant Contact, Campaign Monitor, GetResponse, ActiveCampaign, MyEmma, Mad Mimi, Infusionsoft, Feedblitz, HubSpot, MyNewsletterBuilder, Inbox First, Sailthru, Klaviyo, Vero, Pardot, Zapier, Ontraport, ExactTarget, Vertical Response, Drip, MailerLite, WhatCounts, ConvertKit, MailJet, Maropost)
1696. A/B testing to maximize your conversion rate
1707. Advanced display rules to control which visitors see your pop ups and when
1718. Detailed stats page to track your email growth
1729. Super sexy sharing buttons for mobile and desktop (Share app)
17310. Performance of how your shares are doing
17411. Easily control where you place your share bars
17512. Free Heat Maps to see where your visitors are clicking or not
17613. Image share (social share buttons) to double or triple shares on your images
17714. Scroll box pop up that gets triggered based on a readers scrolling
17815. Content Analytics to track readers scrolling
17916. Let users Highlight text on your site and share it
18017. Welcome Mat shows a full-screen call to action of your choice. Works insanely well.
181
182
183== Changelog ==
184
185= 1.04 =
186* Old school original version
187
188= 1.05 =
189* Fixed screenshots
190
191= 1.06 =
192* Made it super simple and easy to auto-resize the window.
193
194= 1.07 =
195* Redesigned dashboard and list builder email templates now available
196
197= 1.08 =
198* Added Smart Bar app to create easy email collect form at the top of your site.
199
200= 1.8 =
201* Show apps for configuring in WordPress admin
202
203= 1.9 =
204* Disable CloudFlare RocketLoader
205
206= 1.10 =
207* Ignore admin iframes
208
209= 1.11 =
210* Added way more integrations
211
212= 1.12 =
213* images, yay
214
215= 1.13 =
216* images, updated instructions
217
218= 1.14 =
219* Added new integrations (MailChimp, Aweber, Constant Contact, Campaign Monitor, GetResponse, ActiveCampaign, MyEmma, Mad Mimi, Infusionsoft, Feedblitz, HubSpot, MyNewsletterBuilder, Inbox First, Sailthru, Klaviyo, Vero, Pardot, Zapier, Ontraport, ExactTarget, Vertical Response, Drip, MailerLite, WhatCounts, ConvertKit, MailJet, Maropost)
220
221= 1.15 =
222* Integration with WordPress Admin.
223* Statistics inside WordPress dashboard.
224* Better on-boarding.
225
226= 1.16 =
227* CSS and pathname fixes
228
229= 1.17 =
230* CSS, notification bubble, and more random Site ID
231
232= 1.18 =
233* Fixes site ID conflict
234
235= 1.19 =
236* Fixes logout redirect, and updated WordPress tested version.
237
238= 1.20 =
239* Added social media. Fixed help link.
240
241= 1.21 =
242* Updating versions.
243
244= 1.22 =
245* Upgrading users that inserted the Sumo tag manually.
246
247= 1.23 =
248* Sumo
249
250= 1.24 =
251* Sumo transition
252
253= 1.25 =
254* Sumo transition. Added more information to statistics section.  Fixed broken link.
255
256= 1.26 =
257* Sumo transition. Fixed broken link. Design changes.
258
259= 1.27 =
260* Tested up to the newest Wordpress version.
261
262= 1.28 =
263* Updated Sumo script tag. Tested up to the newest Wordpress version.
264
265= 1.29 =
266* Moved Sumo script tag to the footer.
267
268== Upgrade Notice ==
269
270= 1.04 =
271* You are original!
272
273= 1.05 =
274* Yay images
275
276= 1.06 =
277* Redesigned dashboard and list builder email templates now available
278
279= 1.07 =
280* Hello Smart Bar
281
282= 1.6 =
283* Added Share app - Get more traffic to your site with these super easy to setup share buttons
284
285= 1.7 =
286* Sanitize site ID when saving
287
288= 1.8 =
289* Show apps for configuring in WordPress admin
290
291= 1.9 =
292* Disable CloudFlare RocketLoader
293
294= 1.10 =
295* Ignore admin iframes
296
297= 1.11 =
298* Added way more integrations
299
300= 1.12 =
301* images, neat
302
303= 1.13 =
304* images, updated instructions
305
306= 1.14 =
307* Added new integrations (MailChimp, Aweber, Constant Contact, Campaign Monitor, GetResponse, ActiveCampaign, MyEmma, Mad Mimi, Infusionsoft, Feedblitz, HubSpot, MyNewsletterBuilder, Inbox First, Sailthru, Klaviyo, Vero, Pardot, Zapier, Ontraport, ExactTarget, Vertical Response, Drip, MailerLite, WhatCounts, ConvertKit, MailJet, Maropost)
308
309= 1.15 =
310* Integration with WordPress Admin.
311* Statistics inside WordPress dashboard.
312* Better on-boarding.
313
314= 1.16 =
315* CSS and pathname fixes
316
317= 1.17 =
318* CSS, notification bubble, and more random Site ID
319
320= 1.18 =
321* Fixes site ID conflict
322
323= 1.19 =
324* Fixes logout redirect, and updated WordPress tested version.
325
326= 1.20 =
327* Added social media. Fixed help link.
328
329= 1.21 =
330* Updating versions.
331
332= 1.22 =
333* Upgrading users that inserted the Sumo tag manually.
334
335= 1.23 =
336* Sumo
337
338= 1.24 =
339* Sumo transition
340
341= 1.25 =
342* Sumo transition. Added more information to statistics section.  Fixed broken link.
343
344= 1.26 =
345* Sumo transition. Fixed broken link. Design changes.
346
347= 1.27 =
348* Tested up to the newest Wordpress version.
349
350= 1.28 =
351* Updated Sumo script tag. Tested up to the newest Wordpress version.
352
353= 1.29 =
354* Moved Sumo script tag to the footer.