Answer Engine Optimization
Answer Engine Optimization helps AI answer engines such as ChatGPT Search, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Copilot and Claude understand and cite your WordPress site. It adds clean structured data, a visible FAQ and direct-answer block, an llms.txt index, AI crawler controls, a per-post AEO score and a site audit. It works on its own or next to Yoast SEO, Rank Math, All in One SEO, SEOPress and The SEO Framework. What it does Structured data (JSON-LD) – one connected @graph with WebSite, Organization, Article/WebPage, FAQPage, Speakable and LocalBusiness/Hotel nodes. When an SEO plugin is active it lets that plugin output the base graph and only adds what’s missing, so there are no duplicate entities. FAQs and direct answers – add a target question, a short direct answer and FAQ items per post. They are shown on the page (FAQ uses accessible elements) and marked up as FAQPage and Speakable. Question suggestions – “Suggest questions” in the editor proposes questions and answers from your content (your AI key, or the post’s own headings when no key is set). AEO score (0-100) – per post, from content structure, schema completeness, FAQs, readability and citation signals. Works with any language, including Bengali, Arabic and CJK scripts. Site audit – flags thin content, missing images, FAQs, direct answers and configuration problems. Some issues can be fixed in one click. llms.txt, llms-full.txt and Markdown pages – an automatic /llms.txt index (grouped by language with Polylang/WPML), a full-text /llms-full.txt, and a clean Markdown version of every page at page-url.md or via Accept: text/markdown. Password-protected and noindex pages are left out. AI crawler controls – 28 AI crawlers grouped by purpose (training, AI search, user fetch) with one-click presets such as “block training, stay in AI search”, plus Content-Signal lines in robots.txt. AI visibility tracking – asks Perplexity (and with Pro also ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude) your customers’ questions with live web search and records whether the answer links to you, names you, at what position and with what sentiment. A question x engine matrix with full answers and sources; share of voice and trends are in Pro. Uses your own API keys. Nothing is estimated or simulated. AI traffic – logs AI crawler visits and visitors arriving from AI assistants (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Copilot, Claude…) without cookies or IP addresses. Google Search Console and GA4 (Pro) – question-style queries and AI-assistant sessions, using your own Google OAuth client. Bing AI Performance (Pro) – import the CSV export. IndexNow – pings Bing, Yandex, Seznam and Naver when a page is published or updated. Gutenberg blocks – FAQ, HowTo, Key Takeaways and Direct Answer blocks with matching schema; Elementor and Bricks widgets for FAQ and Key Takeaways. Live AEO score panel in the block editor. Content tools – stale-content finder, SEO titles and descriptions (written into Yoast/Rank Math/SEOPress fields when present) and image alt text. Bulk AI FAQ drafts and writing with AI are in Pro. Schema templates (Pro) – reusable JSON-LD with display rules (post type, term, page) and placeholders for custom fields, ACF and Meta Box. Author profiles – job title, credentials, expertise and profile links as Person schema, with an optional author box. Competitor check – reads competitors’ homepage structured data and checks for an llms.txt file, and shows schema types they use that you don’t. Local business – multiple locations with PostalAddress, opening hours, geo coordinates and business type (Hotel, Restaurant, Store and more). WooCommerce – adds brand and GTIN to WooCommerce’s own Product schema. Pro adds return policy, shipping details, price-valid-until and ProductGroup for variable products. Open Graph and Twitter cards – when no SEO plugin is handling them. Content briefs – target questions, entities and schema type for a topic, plus an opportunity score based on how much of your own content already covers it. Weekly email – optional audit and citation summary. White-label and client reports (Pro) – replace the plugin name and logo, and print a client report. Roles (Pro) – decide which roles can view reports, edit schema, use AI or change settings. Import / export – settings, schema, locations, templates and per-page FAQs as one JSON file; copy Yoast and Rank Math FAQ blocks into the plugin. Pro add-on (optional) Answer Engine Optimization Pro is a separate plugin that adds visibility tracking on ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude (25 prompts), share of voice, trends and scheduled scans, Google Search Console, GA4 and Bing data, client reports, white-label, bulk AI tools, schema templates, an MCP server, role permissions and advanced WooCommerce schema. Licenses are managed under AEO → License. AI providers (optional) Bring your own API key for OpenAI, Anthropic (Claude), Google Gemini, Mistral, DeepSeek or OpenRouter to improve FAQ generation, rewriting, briefs, meta descriptions and alt text. You can pick the model in Settings. Keys are stored encrypted. Without a key, the plugin uses built-in rules based on your content. AI visibility scans use the OpenAI, Gemini and Anthropic keys with web search, plus an optional Perplexity key. Developers REST API under /wp-json/aeo-genius/v1/ (cookie or Application Password auth). MCP server (Pro) at /wp-json/aeo-genius/v1/mcp (off by default) with 14 tools, and the same tools registered with the WordPress Abilities API (6.9+). WPGraphQL fields: aeoScore, aeoTargetQuestion, aeoDirectAnswer, aeoFaqs, aeoSchema, aeoMarkdown. Public schema map: /wp-json/aeo-genius/v1/schemamap. WP-CLI: wp aeo audit, wp aeo score, wp aeo fix , wp aeo scan. Filters: aeo_post_types, aeo_post_schema_nodes, aeo_auto_schema, aeo_location_schema, aeo_llms_txt, aeo_llms_txt_limit, aeo_defer_to_seo_plugin, aeo_is_noindex, aeo_ai_model, aeo_woocommerce_product_schema, aeo_digest_recipient. Multisite: network activation sets up every site, including sites created later. Deleting the plugin removes its data. Define AEO_KEEP_DATA as true to keep it. Source code The admin screens are a React app compiled into assets/build/. Its full, human-readable source is included in the plugin in admin-app/src/, with the build setup in package.json, vite.config.ts, tsconfig.json, tailwind.config.js and postcss.config.js. To rebuild: run npm install, then npm run build. Privacy The plugin sets no cookies. AI traffic logging stores the crawler or assistant name, page and time, never IP addresses; you can turn it off. When you use AI features, post content (never visitor data) is sent to the provider you configured. AI visibility scans send your tracked questions to the engines you choose. IndexNow sends page URLs to api.indexnow.org. Competitor checks fetch the competitor’s public homepage and llms.txt. External services The plugin works without any external service. The services below are only contacted when you turn on the feature that uses them or add an API key for them. AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Mistral, DeepSeek, OpenRouter, Perplexity) Used for the optional AI features (FAQ generation, rewriting, content briefs, meta descriptions, alt text) and for AI visibility scans. A request is sent only when you click an AI action or run a scan, and only to the providers whose API key you saved. For AI features the request contains the post title and content you are working on; for scans it contains your tracked questions. No visitor data is sent. Your API key is sent to the provider to authenticate. OpenAI (api.openai.com): Terms of use, Privacy policy Anthropic (api.anthropic.com): Commercial terms, Privacy policy Google Gemini (generativelanguage.googleapis.com): Gemini API terms, Privacy policy Mistral AI (api.mistral.ai): Terms and privacy DeepSeek (api.deepseek.com): Terms of use, Privacy policy OpenRouter (openrouter.ai): Terms, Privacy policy Perplexity (api.perplexity.ai): Terms of service, Privacy policy IndexNow When the IndexNow option is on, the URL of a page you publish or update, your site’s host name and the plugin’s IndexNow key are sent to api.indexnow.org, which shares them with participating search engines (Bing, Yandex, Seznam, Naver). Terms, FAQ QueueCommerce license server Only used if you install the separate Answer Engine Optimization Pro add-on and enter a license key on AEO → License. The license key, your site’s domain and the product name are sent to www.queuecommerce.com when you activate or deactivate the key and once a day to check that it is still valid. Nothing is sent if no key is saved. Terms, Privacy policy Support Documentation & Plugin Page Author: Tarikul Islam Riko GitHub Repository Report a Bug
Echo Knowledge Base – Documentation, FAQs, Chat & Smart Search
Echo Knowledge Base is a powerful documentation tool that helps you create and organize documentation, FAQs, quizzes, and articles. It includes built-in AI search and AI chatbot features and includes comprehensive features to help you build a visually appealing knowledge base. Designed with a modern and professional appearance by default, the plugin offers extensive customization options to align perfectly with your brand identity. FREE KB FEATURES Fast Search Bar: Enable users to find articles quickly with an AJAX-powered search bar. Deep Content Organization: Organize articles into categories and subcategories up to five levels deep. Display articles and categories across tabs or in an intuitive drill-down format. FAQs Layout and Shortcode: Deploy FAQs anywhere on your site with various eye-catching designs. Group questions logically and control their behavior for optimal user engagement. Article Enhancement Tools: Improve user experience with breadcrumbs, next/previous article navigation, print and PDF export options, and more. Table of Contents (TOC): Enhance navigation with a customizable table of contents on article pages for better user experience. Frontend Visual Editor: Customize your Knowledge Base pages live on the front-end with our intuitive visual editor or drag-and-drop Gutenberg blocks. Pre-made Layout Designs: Choose from many beautiful designs and layouts to make your knowledge base both stunning and functional. With dozens of combinations available, you’ll find the perfect look for your site. Most Popular and Recent Articles: Display lists of articles by popularity and recent publication to guide readers to trending and new content. Glossary: Build a centralized dictionary of terms and definitions for your knowledge base. Glossary Terms – Create and manage glossary entries. Published terms are automatically highlighted in your articles with interactive tooltips, helping readers understand key terminology without leaving the page. Glossary Index Shortcode and Block – Display an alphabetical index of all glossary terms on any page using the [epkb-glossary-index] shortcode or the Glossary Index Gutenberg block, with letter navigation and customizable accent color. AI-Generated Glossary Terms (PRO) – Automatically generate glossary terms and definitions from your knowledge base content using AI, saving time and ensuring comprehensive coverage of key terminology. Article Quizzes: Add interactive quizzes to KB articles to reinforce learning and increase engagement. Create custom multiple-choice or true/false questions, add answer explanations, and show published quizzes below the article content. Article Views Counter: Track views with the built-in counter and analyze your most and least popular content to optimize your knowledge base. Customizable Category Archive Page: Customize the category archive page with a custom header, description, and image. FREE AI FEATURES (Optional) All AI features are completely optional and disabled by default. You can enable them at any time if you choose to use AI-powered capabilities. AI Chat (Chatbot): Add a frontend chat dialog where users and visitors can ask questions and get instant AI-powered answers based on on your Knowledge Base, FAQs, internal documentation, notes, and any other source of information. AI Search: When users search, results show relevant KB articles plus an ‘Ask AI’ button to dive deeper with the same query. AI Content Analysis: Automatically analyze your knowledge base articles for quality and optimization. Get AI-powered insights including: Tags Analysis – Optimize article tags and categories for better organization and SEO Readability Score – Evaluate content clarity and structure with AI assistance Learn more. PRO KB FEATURES Advanced Search: Highlight search keywords on article pages, filter search by category, adjust search box styling, and add helper text or links below the search bar. Use advanced search analytics to discover popular queries and identify searches with no results. Granular Content Protection: Control access to documentation based on user groups, WordPress roles, or custom permissions. Seamlessly manage public and private knowledge base content. Unlimited Knowledge Bases: Create unlimited separate knowledge bases, each with its own articles, categories, and tags (great for managing multiple products or departments). Articles Import and Export: Import or export articles and categories using CSV or XML formats for easy migration or backup. AI Smart Search: Display intelligent search results with optional multi-panel sections User Feedback System: Gather valuable insights with article upvote/downvote and feedback forms. Article Links: Turn any article into a link that points to PDFs, external documentation, videos, or other resources. AI Features: Content Gap Analysis AI Quiz Generation – generate quiz drafts from KB articles, then review and edit the title, intro, questions, answers, and explanations before publishing Expand training to include notes, posts, pages, and custom post types Email Notifications for AI insights Human Agent Handoff – lets users escalate from AI to your support team Feedback Buttons – collect thumbs-up/down ratings on AI responses PDF to Articles – upload PDF files and convert them into KB articles with optional AI formatting that organizes content into headings, lists, and paragraphs PDF to Notes – upload PDF files via drag-and-drop or the Media Library and convert them into AI training notes to expand your AI’s knowledge beyond KB articles AI Chat Access Control – restrict who can use AI Chat: everyone, logged-in users only, or specific WordPress roles. Set different access rules for each chat location See the official website for more details on Pro features. ⭐ WALK-THROUGH OF ECHO KNOWLEDGE BASE Watch a quick introduction to Echo Knowledge Base and see it in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLwj8FpfBWc ⭐ PROFESSIONAL LAYOUTS INCLUDED Echo Knowledge Base comes with multiple layout options to suit your style: Basic Layout – Clean and simple design Tabs Layout – Organized content in tabbed interface Drill Down Layout – Intuitive navigation through categories Classic Layout – Traditional documentation style Category Focused Layout – Highlight your main categories See our comprehensive documentation here ⭐ ADDITIONAL FEATURES Gutenberg Blocks: Seamlessly integrate knowledge base elements using the WordPress block editor. Flexible Ordering: Order articles and categories alphabetically, by date, or manually with drag-and-drop. SEO Optimization: Built with SEO best practices to help your documentation rank well in search engines. Usage Analytics: Monitor knowledge base traffic and search queries to understand what users need. Interactive Learning: Turn knowledge base articles into quizzes with answer explanations to help readers retain information. Multilingual & RTL Support: Fully compatible with WPML, Polylang, GTranslate, and supports right-to-left languages. Responsive Design: Mobile-friendly and works with any WordPress theme, so your docs look great on all devices. Directory Shortcode: Use a shortcode to display an index of all articles (great for an A-Z index page). Multi-site Compatible: Perfect for WordPress multisite networks – manage documentation across multiple sites. Custom URL Structure: Customize category, tag, and article URLs for a clean and branded structure. Mobile Optimization: Ensures a smooth reading experience on smartphones and tablets. Content Migration: Easily convert existing posts or custom post types into Knowledge Base articles. ⭐ SEO & ACCESSIBILITY OPTIMIZED Echo Knowledge Base is optimized for search engines and adheres to accessibility standards. It supports multiple languages (including RTL scripts) and meets WCAG guidelines, making your documentation usable for a global audience. All layouts are fully responsive and retina-ready, so your knowledge base looks sharp on every device. ⭐ EASY TO STYLE WITH PRE-MADE DESIGNS No coding needed – make it your knowledge base with just a few clicks: 26 Pre-Made Designs: Choose from a variety of professional color schemes and styles. One-Click Theme Switching: Swap layouts (Basic, Tabs, Category-Focused, Classic, Drill Down, Sidebar, Grid, etc.) instantly to find the perfect look. Endless Customization: Further tweak colors, fonts, and styles to match your brand. ⭐ BUILDER COMPATIBILITY Echo Knowledge Base works great with popular page builders: Elementor & Gutenberg: Comes with native blocks and widgets for seamless integration. Other Builders: Fully compatible with Beaver Builder, Divi, Visual Composer, and more. ✅ WHY CHOOSE ECHO KNOWLEDGE BASE? User-Friendly: Designed for ease of use – no coding required and a gentle learning curve. All-in-One Support Hub: Manage documentation, FAQs, quizzes, AI chat, and smart search in one plugin. Professional Design: 26 beautiful, ready-to-use layouts give your docs a polished look out of the box. Highly Customizable: Extensive configuration options to tailor the knowledge base to your needs. Reliable Support: Our friendly, Canadian-based support team is ready to help with any questions. Regular Updates: Continuously improved with new features (our roadmap is packed with upcoming enhancements!). Global Ready: Translate your documentation and serve users in any language with full multilingual support. About Us: We are a Canadian company with over a decade of experience in WordPress and web technologies. We’re passionate about helping you provide better support to your customers.
