=== AI for SEO - Autopilot Your SEO (Compatible with YoastSEO, Elementor, WooCommerce, WPML) === Contributors: spacecodes Donate link: https://robhub.ai Tags: AI, SEO, Metadata, Automated, Automation, Autopilot, Artificial Intelligence Requires at least: 6.0 Tested up to: 6.5.4 Stable tag: 1.1.2 Requires PHP: 7.4 License: GPLv2 or later (or compatible) License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html One-Click SEO solution. Full SEO automation is now possible, powered by modern AI tech and fine-tuned by SEO experts. What a time to be alive! == Description == "AI for SEO" helps your website rank higher in Google Search results. At its core, the plugin optimizes, fine-tunes, and tweaks various aspects of your website, pages, posts, and products*. Our AI will identify weak spots that hinder your website from ranking #1 on Google Search results and resolve them. Available 24/7 and fully automated, if you want. * Currently, only SEO-relevant metadata is created automatically, but image alt text generation, keyphrase generation, and content optimizations are on the roadmap. = 🚀 How to Get Started = Navigate to your "AI for SEO" dashboard by going to "Tools" > "AI for SEO" in your WordPress backend. Here, you'll find statistics and an overview of pages, posts, and products that need improvement to rank higher in Google Search results. Check the tabs "Pages," "Posts," and "Products" to see your content and its metadata coverage. Click on "Fill missing metadata automatically" to let our AI do the hard work for you, or use the edit buttons next to the corresponding content to fine-tune your metadata. = 🔌 Editor integrations = You can create metadata for your pages, posts, and products directly in the WordPress editor, Yoast SEO, Elementor, or BeTheme's BeBuilder. We added "Generate with AI" buttons to these editors, making it easy to create SEO-relevant metadata with just one click. Additionally, when viewing or editing a page, post, or product, you can click on the "AI" button in the top admin-bar to access the metadata generation tool. = 🎯 Key Features = ✅ SEO metadata generation and fine-tuning for pages, posts, and products ✅ Statistics to track your SEO progress ✅ WooCommerce integration ✅ Yoast SEO integration ✅ Elementor integration ✅ BeTheme (Muffin-Builder / Be-Builder) integration ✅ Automated SEO metadata generation for new pages, posts, and products ✅ Carry over unused credits to the next month ✅ No credit card required for the free plan = 🚀 ROADMAP = Our team is constantly working on refining and expanding the plugin's capabilities. Here are some features we are planning in the upcoming updates: - 1.2.0: Image alt text generation (~July 2024) - 1.3.0: Keyphrase / keyword generation (~August 2024) - 1.4.0: Content optimizations (Recommended SEO-relevant improvements) (~September 2024) - 2.0.0: Automatic blog post generator (~Q4 2024) We're always eager to hear from you. For suggestions, questions or bug reports: Please drop us an email at sp@ce.codes. == Installation == Install like you would install any other WordPress plugin. Dashboard Method: 1. Login to your WordPress admin and go to Plugins -> Add New 2. Type "AI for SEO" in the search bar and select this plugin 3. Click "Install", and then "Activate Plugin" Upload Method: 1. Unzip the plugin and upload the "ai-for-seo" folder to your 'wp-content/plugins' directory 2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins' menu in WordPress == Screenshots == 1. Settings page (screenshot-1.jpg) 2. Yoast integration (screenshot-2.jpg) 3. AI4SEO page / post SEO-settings layer (screenshot-3.jpg) 3. Pages and posts overview (screenshot-4.jpg) == Frequently Asked Questions == = How do I navigate to the page I want to edit for SEO? = You can navigate to the page or post you want to edit through the normal editor, using a page builder like Elementor, or by opening the page directly in the frontend. = Where is the "AI for SEO" tool located? = You can find the "AI for SEO" button in the top admin-bar. Clicking on this will open up the SEO editor where you can modify or generate SEO content. = How can I generate or edit SEO content? = After opening the AI for SEO tool, you can either edit the existing SEO content or generate new content using the "Generate with AI" buttons. = Will the AI tool automatically analyze my content? = Yes, the AI tool will generate SEO-relevant metadata based on the content of the selected page or blog post. = Is there an alternate way to access the SEO editing tools? = Yes, alternatively, you can go to the "Pages" or "Posts" tab within the "AI for SEO" plugin. From there, you can browse through your pages and posts, and choose the ones you want to edit. = How can I automate the process of filling in missing SEO data for my website? = You can automate missing SEO data by clicking on either the "Pages" or "Posts" tab within the "AI for SEO" plugin, and then activating the "Fill missing SEO data automatically" option. = Can I turn off the automation feature after I've activated it? = Yes, just deactivate the "Fill missing SEO data automatically" option to stop generating new SEO metadata automatically. = What sections can I apply the SEO automation feature to? = You can apply the SEO automation feature to specific parts of your site by selecting either the "Pages" or "Posts" tab within the "AI for SEO" plugin. This selection allows you to narrow down the automation to the desired areas. = Does this automation feature work for new pages/posts? = Yes, the "Fill missing SEO data automatically" option will intelligently fill in missing SEO metadata, both for existing content and new pages/posts as they're created. = Will this automation affect the SEO data that I have already manually edited? = The automation feature does not affect metadata that is already been edited or created by the user, so it does not overwrite existing data. = Is there any way to control what SEO data is automatically filled? = Currently you can only choose between filling in all missing SEO data or none at all. We are working on adding more options to this feature. = What editors are supported? = We currently support Elementor, BeTheme (Muffin-Builder / Be-Builder) and the standard editor. We are working on supporting more editors. = Are credits renewed monthly in the Free plan? = While credits are not renewed monthly in the free plan, you have access to a generous initial allocation of credits to enjoy the plugin's features. = How are credits consumed in the AI for SEO plugin? = Credits are consumed when the AI generates SEO content for your posts or pages. Specifically, every 5 credits will cover approximately 2500 words. For example, a page with 4234 words would consume 10 credits. = What is the amount of credits provided with the free plan? = The free plan provides you with 100 credits, allowing you to experiment with AI-generated SEO content without any cost. = How many credits do I get with the basic, pro, and premium plans? = - The basic plan grants you 200 credits per month, suitable for smaller websites or blogs. - The pro plan grants you 600 credits per month, designed for professionals who need more extensive SEO capabilities. - The premium plan grants you 3000 credits per month, ideal for businesses that require substantial SEO support and features. = Can I try the AI for SEO plugin without purchasing a plan? = Yes, the free plan provides you with 100 credits, allowing you to experiment with AI-generated SEO content without any cost. = How do I choose the right plan for my needs? = You should choose a plan based on the number of credits you need for generating SEO content: - The free plan is great for experimentation. - The basic plan is suitable for smaller websites or blogs. - The pro plan is designed for professionals who need more extensive SEO capabilities. - The premium plan is ideal for businesses that require substantial SEO support and features. = Do leftover credits expire after a month? = You can now carry over any unused credits to the next month, allowing you to make the most of your credits beyond the current month. = How do I edit SEO content for a page or post when Yoast SEO is active? = Begin by navigating to the page or blog post you want to edit. You will then find the "Generate with AI" button within the Yoast SEO form. Clicking this will allow the AI to generate the desired SEO metadata. = Can I apply the AI-generated SEO description to all fields at once? = Yes, you can streamline the process by clicking the "AI - Generate all SEO" button. This will apply the AI-generated descriptions to all corresponding input fields, enhancing the SEO across the entire page or post. = Where can I find visual guides for the Yoast integration process? = Images showcasing the step-by-step process for the Yoast integration are included within the plugin's directory. They provide visual guidance for each step, from opening the page to applying AI-generated SEO to all fields. = Is the Yoast integration feature always available? = The Yoast integration feature is only available if Yoast SEO is active on your site. = Can I see a preview of the AI-generated SEO metadata? = Yes, after clicking on the "Generate with AI" button, you can review the AI-generated metadata and see how it aligns with your content and objectives. = I can't remove the AI-generated text within the yoast plugin = We are currently working on fixing this issue. As a workaround, we recommend highlighting the text you want to delete and starting with regular letter inputs (without using the delete key). = How do I edit SEO settings in Elementor with AI for SEO? = 1. Open the page or post you want to edit in Elementor. 2. Click on the bars-button located at the top-left of the Elementor sidebar to reveal additional options and settings. 3. In the settings section, click on the "Show all SEO settings" button to open the "AI for SEO" tools. Here, you can adjust SEO settings using AI-driven tools. = How do I edit SEO settings in BeBuilder with AI for SEO? = 1. Open the page or post you want to edit in BeBuilder, the page-building tool within the BeTheme framework. 2. Click on the page-options-button on the left side of the BeBuilder navigation, then scroll down to the SEO section. 3. Click on the "Show all SEO settings" button within the SEO section to open the "AI for SEO" layer. Here, you can access and manipulate SEO settings using AI-driven algorithms. = Is AI-generated SEO-content harmful to my SEO-ranking? = Currently, Google's stance on the use of AI or automation in content creation is generally permissive, as indicated in a Google Developers blog post from February 2023. They state that appropriate use of AI or automation is not against their guidelines. More information can be found at https://developers.google.com/search/blog/2023/02/google-search-and-ai-content. = Will AI for SEO slow down my website? = No, the plugin is only active in the backend of your website. The plugin does not affect the frontend of your website. = Does AI for SEO support Multi-Site installations? = No, the plugin does not support Multi-Site installations. If you would like to use the plugin on a Multi-Site installation, you will need to purchase credits for each site individually. = Can you add feature x, y or z to the plugin? = We are always open to suggestions and feedback. Please email us at sp@ce.codes with your suggestions. == Changelog == = 1.1 = * SEO data generation for WooCommerce products is now available. This feature is visible only if the WooCommerce plugin is installed, integrating SEO capabilities directly with your e-commerce activities. * Introduced statistics in the general tab, providing users with insights into their progress in generating SEO metadata for pages, posts, products, and more. This feature aims to help users track their SEO optimization efforts more effectively. * Added admin notices to alert users when their credits are running low or to remind them of the remaining credits and opportunities to generate SEO data for pages, posts, and products. * Added a button to reestablish the license connection in the general tab, making it easier for users to reconnect their license if it has been disconnected. For example in case of uninstalling and reinstalling the plugin. * All plugin texts are now translatable, making it easier for international users to optimize their SEO efforts. * Refined some visual aspects of the general page, improving the user interface and overall user experience. * Bug fixes and performance improvements. = 1.1.2 = * You can now carry over any unused credits to the next month, allowing you to make the most of your credits beyond the current month. * Significantly improved the processing speed of automatic metadata generation for pages and posts. * Improved metadata generation for short content. * Bug fixes and performance improvements. == Upgrade Notice == = 1.1 = * Upgrade recommended: This version introduces essential features like translatable texts, SEO data generation for WooCommerce products, admin notices for credit management, and enhanced statistics for tracking SEO progress. Additionally, visual improvements and bug fixes have been made to enhance user experience and plugin performance.