Search Appearance Toolkit (SEO 44)

4.4.2

• FIX (readme): Updated WebSite schema description

4.4.1

• FIX (Jump Links Block): The sticky navigation now remains visible when the list is expanded, preventing it from disappearing unexpectedly during use.

4.4.0

• NEW (Jump Links Block): Added a “Plain Text” style option for horizontal layouts, offering a minimalist alternative to the default button style.
• NEW (Jump Links Block): Introduced optional “Smart Sticky” (Scroll-Up-To-Reveal) behavior. The sticky table of contents can now hide automatically when scrolling down to save screen space and reappear when scrolling up.
• NEW (Jump Links Block): Added visual separators (Middle Dot, Pipe, and Slash) for text-based link lists.
• ENHANCEMENT (Jump Links Block): Introduced CSS transitions for sticky elements for a smooth visual experience for Scroll-Up-To-Reveal jump links.
• ENHANCEMENT (Jump Links Block): Optimized editor controls to conditionally display relevant settings, keeping the sidebar clean.
• FIX (Jump Links Block): Added dynamic border calculation to resolve an issue where thick borders could prevent the navigation bar from sticking or hiding correctly.

4.3.0

• FEATURE: Table of Contents Schema: Automatically generates hasPart schema synchronized with the Jump Links Block to support “Jump-to” links in search results.
• FEATURE: Advanced HowTo Schema: A new “Block-Aware” scanner uses the Jump Links Block to strictly define steps while intelligently mining the introduction for tools, time, yield, and video data.
• TWEAK: Added a “Generate HowTo Schema” checkbox to the SEO 44 metabox, giving users explicit control over when the advanced scanner runs.
• FEATURE: YouTube Integration: Added support for the YouTube Data API v3 to fetch accurate video upload dates for VideoObject schema.
• TESTED: Tested to WordPress Version 6.9

For a complete list of changes, please see the full changelog or the changelog.txt file included with the plugin.