Update to 0.9.0, mark clearly as beta (#565)

* Update to 0.9.0, mark clearly as beta

* Fix/542 mark beta 090 plus readme updates (#568)

* Update readme

* Update plugin description

Co-authored-by: Brent Shepherd <[email protected]>

* Fix text that says PHP 5.6 to say PHP 7.0

* Additional wording updates from claraclee

Co-authored-by: Brent Shepherd <[email protected]>

Author: allendav

changelog.txt

@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 *** WooCommerce Payments Changelog ***
 
+2020-04-08 - version 0.9.0
+* Release for Public Beta
+
 2020-03-10 - version 0.8.2
 * Add - Dispute file evidence upload support
 * Add - Basic support for Pay for Order

package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "woocommerce-payments",
-  "version": "0.8.2",
+  "version": "0.9.0",
   "main": "webpack.config.js",
   "author": "Automattic",
   "license": "GPL-2.0-or-later",

readme.txt

@@ -4,56 +4,87 @@ Tags: woocommerce, payment, payment request, credit card, automattic
 Requires at least: 5.0
 Tested up to: 5.4
 Requires PHP: 7.0
-Stable tag: 0.8.2
+Stable tag: 0.9.0
 License: GPLv2 or later
 License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
 
-WooCommerce Payments supports credit cards in checkout and an integrated merchant dashboard for managing those payments.
+Securely accept credit and debit cards on your site. Manage transactions without leaving your WordPress dashboard. Only with WooCommerce Payments
 
 == Description ==
 
-WooCommerce Payments, powered by Stripe and WordPress.com, supports credit cards in checkout and an integrated merchant dashboard for managing those payments.
+Securely accept major credit and debit cards on your WooCommerce site. View and manage your transactions without leaving your WordPress dashboard.
 
-WooCommerce Payments is available for Store Owners and Merchants in:
+The only payments plugin designed exclusively for WooCommerce, by WooCommerce.
 
-* United States
+Currently in public beta.
 
-== Installation ==
+**See and manage all transactions in your WooCommerce Payments integrated dashboard**
 
-This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
+Features normally only available at your payment provider's website are now part of your site's dashboard.
 
-1. Install and activate WooCommerce if you haven't already done so
-1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/plugin-name` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
-1. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress
-1. Connect to WordPress.com if you haven't already done so
-1. Enable WooCommerce Payments from WooCommerce > Settings
+- View the details of [payments, refunds and other transactions](https://docs.woocommerce.com/document/payments/#section-4)
+- View and respond to [disputes / chargebacks](https://docs.woocommerce.com/document/payments/disputes/)
+- [View deposits](https://docs.woocommerce.com/document/payments/#section-5) from your account balance to your bank account or debit card
 
-== Frequently Asked Questions ==
+**Accept all major credit and debit cards**
+
+Increase conversion rates by securely accepting all major credit and debit cards directly on your site.
+
+**Pay as you go**
 
-= What merchant countries are supported? =
+No set up fees. No monthly fees. Just 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction on U.S.-issued cards. See all the [fees](https://docs.woocommerce.com/document/payments/faq/fees/).
 
-* United States of America
+== Getting Started ==
+
+= Requirements =
+
+* United States-based business.
+* WordPress 5.3 or newer.
+* WooCommerce 3.9 or newer.
+* WooCommerce Admin 1.0 or newer (if running a WooCommerce version less than 4.0)
+* [Jetpack](http://wordpress.org/plugins/jetpack) 5.3 or newer.
+* PHP version 7.0 or newer. PHP 7.2 or newer is recommended.
+
+== Installation ==
 
-= What currencies are supported? =
+Install and activate the WooCommerce and Jetpack plugins, if you haven't already done so, and connect your site to WordPress.com
 
-* US Dollars (USD)
+1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
+1. Go to: Plugins > Add New.
+1. Enter "WooCommerce Payments" in the Search field.
+1. Click "Install Now".
+1. Go to: Payments
+1. Create your WooCommerce Payments account.
+
+== Frequently Asked Questions ==
+
+= What countries and currencies are supported? =
+
+If you are an individual or business based in the United States, you can sign-up with WooCommerce Payments. After completing sign up, you can accept payments from customers anywhere in the world in USD. [Learn more](https://docs.woocommerce.com/document/payments/countries/).
 
 = This works with WooCommerce, right? =
 
 Yep! WooCommerce version 3.9 or newer, please.
 
 = Why is a WordPress.com account and connection required? =
 
-We use the connection to authenticate each request.
+WooCommerce Payments uses the WordPress.com connection to authenticate each request, connecting your store with our payments partner.
+
+= How is WooCommerce Payments related to Stripe? =
+
+WooCommerce Payments is proudly powered by [Stripe](https://stripe.com/). When you sign up for WooCommerce Payments, your personal and business information is verified with Stripe and stored in an account connected to the WooCommerce Payments service. This account is then used in the background for managing your business account information and activity via WooCommerce Payments. [Learn more](https://docs.woocommerce.com/document/payments/powered-by-stripe/).
 
 = Are there Terms of Service and data usage policies? =
 
-Absolutely! You can read our Terms of Service [here](https://en.wordpress.com/tos).
+You can read our Terms of Service [here](https://en.wordpress.com/tos).
 
 == Screenshots ==
 
 == Changelog ==
 
+= 0.9.0 =
+* Release for Public Beta
+
 = 0.8.2 =
 
 * Add - Dispute file evidence upload support

woocommerce-payments.php

@@ -1,16 +1,16 @@
 <?php
 /**
- * Plugin Name: WooCommerce Payments
+ * Plugin Name: WooCommerce Payments (Beta)
  * Plugin URI: https://github.com/Automattic/woocommerce-payments
- * Description: Feature plugin for accepting payments via a WooCommerce-branded payment gateway.
+ * Description: Accept payments via credit card. Manage transactions within WordPress. Beta.
  * Author: Automattic
  * Author URI: https://woocommerce.com/
  * Text Domain: woocommerce-payments
  * Domain Path: /languages
  * WC requires at least: 3.9
  * WC tested up to: 4.0
  * Requires WP: 5.3
- * Version: 0.8.3-dev
+ * Version: 0.9.0-beta
  *
  * @package WooCommerce\Payments
  *