ProRank SEO

Content Analysis

AI-powered content analysis and readability scoring for WordPress editor

Pro+ Feature

Content Analysis requires a Pro or higher license. It provides real-time SEO analysis and readability scoring directly in your WordPress editor sidebar.

How It Works

Content Analysis runs directly in the WordPress editor sidebar, providing real-time feedback as you write. It analyzes your content for:

  • SEO optimization and keyword density
  • Readability scores using multiple algorithms
  • Content structure and formatting
  • Focus keyword optimization

Configuration Settings

Customize how Content Analysis works in your editor

SEO Analysis Settings

Enable Content Analysis

Show or hide the content analysis panel in the editor sidebar

Auto-Analyze Content

Automatically analyze content as you type (can be disabled for performance)

Focus Keyword Analysis

Enable keyword density checking and optimization suggestions

SEO Score

Display overall SEO score based on multiple factors

How to Use Content Analysis

1. Enable the Module

Navigate to WordPress Admin → ProRank SEO → AI Tools and ensure the Content Analysis module is enabled (toggle ON).

2. Configure Settings

Click on the Content Analysis tab to access settings. Configure your preferred readability algorithm and thresholds.

3. Open the Editor

Edit any post or page in WordPress. The ProRank SEO sidebar will appear on the right.

4. View Analysis

Expand the "Content Analysis & SEO" panel to see real-time scoring and suggestions as you write.

Understanding Your Scores

SEO Score Indicators

Green (80-100): Excellent optimization
Yellow (60-79): Good, minor improvements needed
Red (0-59): Needs significant improvement

Readability Grade Levels

Grade 4-6: Very easy to read (children's content)

Grade 7-9: Easy to read (recommended for web)

Grade 10-12: Standard difficulty

Grade 13-16: Difficult (college level)

Grade 16+: Very difficult (professional/academic)

Best Practices

  • Target Grade 8 Reading Level

    Most web content should be readable at an 8th-grade level for maximum accessibility

  • Keep Sentences Under 20 Words

    Shorter sentences are easier to read and understand

  • Limit Paragraphs to 150 Words

    Break up long paragraphs to improve scannability

  • Use Focus Keywords Naturally

    Aim for 1-2% keyword density without forcing keywords

Troubleshooting

Panel Not Showing in Editor

  • • Ensure the module is enabled in AI Tools settings
  • • Check that you have a Pro+ license
  • • Try refreshing the editor page
  • • Clear browser cache if issues persist

Scores Not Updating

  • • Check if Auto-Analyze is enabled in settings
  • • Manually trigger analysis with the "Run Analysis" button
  • • Ensure you have content in the editor

Settings Not Saving

  • • Check for JavaScript errors in browser console
  • • Ensure you have proper permissions
  • • Try logging out and back in