=== Authorized Store Seal ===
Name: Authorized Store Seal
Contributors: authorizedstore
Donate link: http://www.cminds.com/
Tags: authorized,authorized store,authorized retailer,merchant seal,trust seal
Requires at least: 4.4
Tested up to: 4.7
Stable tag: 1.0.6

Authorized Store is a retailer/brand vetting service. The Seal and Certificate identify your e-store as “ Authorized” for all brands carried.

== Description ==

Authorized Store is a retailer/brand vetting service. We confirm the authenticity and legitimacy of a retailer/store by verifying their dealer status with the brands/manufacturers that they post and sell in their online stores.

The Authorized Store Retailer Seal of Integrity can be used as an extension/plugin or via direct seal code placement. Once installed, the seal and certificate verifies that the retailer/store has been vetted and approved for all brands carried, as “Authorized” by brands/manufacturers.

The Authorized Store seal displays retailer/store status as “Active”, including name and date. When the seal is clicked, a certificate pops up displaying approval process, approval requirements and consumer assurances. A link to the Retailer/Store Profile, located at Authorized Store provides consumers with a complete retailer/store provided description and listed credentials.

The Seal is for retailer/store use in the United States or Canada, only.

> #### Why should your store have an Authorized Store Seal of Integrity and why is it different?
> * Seal, Certificate and Profile identifies your e-store as Authorized for all brands.
> * Get more sales/conversions through increased consumer confidence.
> * Measure success with Certificate and Profile impressions via retailer analytics.

Most certification seals provide information related to the safe use and/or credibility of a website. These include seals that let consumers know if a site is secure from viruses and malware, seals that signify that an online store checkout process is secured by HTTPS SSL and seals that track/post consumer reviews/ratings. Oddly enough, non of these seals inform consumers that they are, most importantly, buying authentic products from an authorized source.

“Gray Market” or “ Diverted” products are sold through numerous distribution channels. These channels include e-commerce stores/websites and/or well recognized sites like Amazon. It’s almost impossible for a consumer to identify a legitimate source. Not anymore! An Authorized Store seal and certificate ensures consumers that they are buying authentic products from a vetted, manufacturer authorized retailer/store.

> #### Authorized Store Site
> * [Retailer / Store Introduction](https://www.authorizedstore.com/Online_Stores)
> * [Apply / SignUp](https://www.authorizedstore.com/Online-Stores/SignUp)
> * [Video Introduction](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmPFVvkMOeg)

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Configure plugin.

== Screenshots ==

1. Floating Seal Right
2. Floating Seal Left
3. Mid-Size Seal Footer & Small Seal Center
4. Pop Up Certificate
5. Retailer-Store Profile
6. Seal Size & Color Selector
7. Impression Analytics


== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
