Revise README for improved clarity and features

Updated README to enhance clarity and detail about features, installation, and developer notes.

Author: DadsFam

README.md

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-# dadsfam-smtp
-Premium WordPress SMTP mailer with 13+ providers, email logging, resend, failover, smart routing, and analytics. A reliable alternative to WP Mail SMTP.
+# DadsFam SMTP
+
+**Professional WordPress SMTP Mailer** — Reliable email delivery with 13+ providers, logging, resend, failover & smart routing.
+
+**Version:** 1.1.8  
+**Author:** DadsFam  
+**Website:** [dadsfam.co.za](https://www.dadsfam.co.za/plugins-dadsfam-co-za/)
+
+---
+
+### Features
+
+#### ✅ Free Features
+- 13+ pre-configured providers (Gmail, Outlook, SendGrid, Mailgun, Amazon SES, Brevo, Postmark, etc.)
+- Provider auto-fill with quick-start guides
+- Secure AES-256 password encryption
+- Email logging (up to 100 entries)
+- One-click email resend
+- Send Test Email with full diagnostics
+- Delivery failure alerts
+- WooCommerce email detection
+
+#### ⭐ Pro Features
+- Unlimited email logs + full body viewer
+- Secondary SMTP Failover
+- Smart Email Routing rules
+- Auto-retry failed emails
+- Slack / Discord / Webhook notifications
+- Weekly Email Digest
+- Analytics & delivery charts
+- Global BCC, Open Tracking, CSV Export & more
+
+---
+
+### Installation
+
+1. Download the latest release from this repository
+2. Upload the `dadsfam-smtp` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
+3. Activate **DadsFam SMTP** in WordPress
+4. Go to **DadsFam SMTP → Settings** to configure your provider
+
+### Quick Start
+
+1. Choose your email provider (auto-fills settings)
+2. Enter your credentials (use **App Password** for Gmail/Yahoo)
+3. Save and send a test email
+4. Check **Email Logs** to monitor delivery
+
+---
+
+### ❤️ A Note from the Developer
+
+This plugin is and will always remain **100% FREE** for core SMTP functionality.
+
+Built by a Dad from South Africa trying to solve real email delivery problems for WordPress users. If DadsFam SMTP helps your site send reliable emails, consider a **Pro License** — it supports continued development.
+
+Thank you ❤️  
+Love from South Africa 🇿🇦
+
+### 🌐 Connect With Us
+- **All Plugins**: [dadsfam.co.za/plugins](https://www.dadsfam.co.za/plugins-dadsfam-co-za/)
+- **Support**: support@dadsfam.co.za
+- **X / Twitter**: [@DADSFAM](https://x.com/DADSFAM)
+
+---
+
+### Changelog
+
+**1.1.8** (2026-06-03)
+- Maintenance release
+- Code cleanup and stability improvements
+
+**1.1.2**
+- Major fixes for Logs page (memory & PHP 8 compatibility)
+- New Connections management (PRO)
+
+See `readme.txt` for full detailed changelog.
+
+---
+
+### License
+GPLv2 or later
+
+---
+
+Made with ❤️ by [DadsFam](https://www.dadsfam.co.za/plugins-dadsfam-co-za/) — A South African Dad building reliable tools for WordPress.