AI Configuration
Simple guide to set up AI features in ProRank SEO - Free available with Google Gemini!
Free AI Available!
Google Gemini offers a FREE tier with 60 requests per minute - no credit card required! Perfect for most WordPress sites.
Step-by-Step Configuration Guide
Follow these steps to configure AI Tools in your WordPress dashboard
Navigate to AI Tools
In your WordPress admin dashboard, go to:
Select Your AI Provider
Choose from the available AI providers based on your needs:
OpenAIRecommended
- ✓ GPT-4o, GPT-4o-mini models
- ✓ Best for complex content
- ✓ Fast and accurate
Google GeminiFree Tier
- ✓ FREE - no credit card!
- ✓ 60 requests/minute
- ✓ Perfect for most sites
Anthropic Claude
- ✓ Claude 3.5 Sonnet models
- ✓ Excellent for writing
- ✓ High quality output
DeepSeekValue
- ✓ Very affordable
- ✓ Fast responses
- ✓ Good for bulk tasks
Enter Your API Key
Enter the API key from your chosen provider. Your key is encrypted and stored securely.
Your API key is encrypted before storage and never exposed in the browser
Select AI Model
Choose the appropriate model based on your needs:
OpenAI Models
Most advanced model for complex SEO tasks
Perfect for quick meta descriptions and simple tasks
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
- Visit platform.openai.com
- Sign up or log in to your account
- Navigate to API Keys section
- Create a new secret key
- Copy the key (it won't be shown again)
Available Models
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
- Visit Google AI Studio
- Sign in with your Google account
- Click "Get API Key"
- Create a new API key
- Copy and save the key
Free Tier Limits
FREE tier is perfect for most WordPress sites - no payment needed!
Security Best Practices
API Key Protection
- Keys are encrypted in database
- 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- • Verify the key hasn't been revoked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