ProRank SEO

AI Configuration

Simple guide to set up AI features in ProRank SEO

Multiple AI Providers Supported

Google Gemini offers free-tier-compatible models. Check Google AI Studio for current limits.

Step-by-Step Configuration Guide

Follow these steps to configure AI Tools in your WordPress dashboard

1

Navigate to AI Tools

In your WordPress admin dashboard, go to:

ProRank SEO → AI Tools → AI Configuration
AI Configuration page in ProRank SEO
2

Select Your AI Provider

Choose from the available AI providers based on your needs:

OpenAI
Recommended

  • ✓ GPT-4o, GPT-4o-mini models
  • ✓ Best for complex content
  • ✓ Fast and accurate

Google Gemini
Free Tier

  • ✓ Free-tier available
  • ✓ Check current limits
  • ✓ Perfect for most sites

Anthropic Claude

  • ✓ Claude Sonnet 4.5 models
  • ✓ Excellent for writing
  • ✓ High quality output

DeepSeek
Value

  • ✓ Very affordable
  • ✓ Fast responses
  • ✓ Good for bulk tasks
3

Enter Your API Key

Enter the API key from your chosen provider. Your key is encrypted and stored securely.

Your API key is stored server-side and never exposed in the browser

4

Select AI Model

Choose the appropriate model based on your needs:

OpenAI Models

GPT-4o
Recommended

Most advanced model for complex SEO tasks

GPT-4o-mini
Fast & Cheap

Perfect for quick meta descriptions and simple tasks

5

Save & Test Configuration

Save your configuration and test it to ensure everything is working correctly.

OpenAI Configuration

Recommended for most users

Getting Your API Key

  1. Visit platform.openai.com
  2. Sign up or log in to your account
  3. Navigate to API Keys section
  4. Create a new secret key
  5. Copy the key (it won't be shown again)

Available Models

GPT-4o
Premium
GPT-4o-mini
Affordable

Pricing Estimate

Typical monthly cost: $5-20 for active sites

• Meta descriptions: Very low cost

• Blog posts: Pennies per article

Google Gemini Configuration

Free tier available

Getting Your API Key

  1. Visit Google AI Studio
  2. Sign in with your Google account
  3. Click "Get API Key"
  4. Create a new API key
  5. Copy and save the key

Free Tier Limits

Free-tier quotas available (see Google AI Studio for current limits)
Billing, quotas, and access depend on your provider account

Gemini free-tier models are a good starting point for most WordPress sites.

Security Best Practices

API Key Protection

  • Keys stored server-side in WordPress options
  • Never exposed in frontend code
  • Transmitted over HTTPS only
  • Admin-only access required

Usage Limits

  • Set monthly spending limits
  • Monitor usage in provider dashboard
  • Use free tiers when available
  • Rotate keys periodically

Troubleshooting

"Invalid API Key" Error

  • • Check for extra spaces before/after the key
  • • Ensure you're using the correct provider's key
  • • Verify the key hasn't been revoked
  • • Try generating a new key

"Rate Limit Exceeded" Error

  • • Wait a few minutes and try again
  • • Check your provider's rate limits
  • • Consider upgrading to a paid tier
  • • Implement request queuing

"Connection Failed" Error

  • • Check your internet connection
  • • Verify firewall isn't blocking requests
  • • Test API endpoint directly
  • • Contact support if issue persists

Next Steps

Content Generation

Learn how to generate SEO-optimised content

Keyword Research (Ahrefs)

Use Ahrefs-powered research inside your on-page workflow

Image SEO

Optimise images with AI-generated alt text

Pricing Calculator

Calculate your expected AI costs