ProRank SEO

AI Image SEO

Complete image optimization suite with AI-powered alt text generation, bulk processing, and real-time analytics

Pro+ Feature

AI Image SEO requires a Pro, Business, or Agency license. The feature uses your configured AI provider (OpenAI, Claude, or Gemini) to generate contextual alt text, captions, and titles for images.

AI Image SEO Interface showing Dashboard, Media Library, Bulk Process, Analytics, and Settings tabs

Complete Feature Overview

The AI Image SEO module provides a comprehensive solution for optimizing your WordPress media library. It features five specialized tabs, each designed for specific optimization workflows.

Core Features

  • • Real AI-powered generation (GPT-4 Vision)
  • • Google Search Console integration
  • • Real-time processing statistics
  • • SEO score calculation (0-100)
  • • Cost tracking per provider
  • • CSV export functionality

Real Data Integration

  • • WordPress media library sync
  • • Live database queries
  • • Actual processing metrics
  • • GSC performance data
  • • Real API usage tracking
  • • No placeholder data

Module Interface - 5 Specialized Tabs

Each tab provides specific functionality for complete image optimization

1. Dashboard Tab

Overview of your image optimization status and quick actions

Statistics Overview
  • • Total images in media library
  • • Images missing alt text (real count)
  • • Images missing captions (real count)
  • • Images processed today
  • • Average SEO score (0-100%)
Quick Actions & Status
  • • Process images missing alt text
  • • Optimize low-score images
  • • Scan for new images
  • • AI Provider status (Connected/Setup Required)
  • • Recently processed images list

2. Media Library Tab

Browse and manage individual images with advanced filtering

Image Management
  • • Grid view of all WordPress images
  • • Individual image SEO scores
  • • Alt text and caption preview
  • • Upload date and file size
  • • Multi-select for batch operations
Filtering & Actions
  • • Search by filename or alt text
  • • Filter: Missing alt text
  • • Filter: Missing captions
  • • Filter: Low SEO scores (<60)
  • • Generate AI attributes per image

3. Bulk Process Tab

Process multiple images at once with customizable options

Selection Options
  • • Process all images missing alt text
  • • Process all images missing captions
  • • Process low SEO score images
  • • Process custom selection from library
  • • Set batch size (10, 25, 50, 100)
Processing Features
  • • Real-time progress bar
  • • Success/failure counters
  • • Pause/resume functionality
  • • Processing speed indicator
  • • Job history tracking

4. Analytics Tab

Real performance data from Google Search Console and processing statistics

GSC Image Performance
  • • Total image impressions
  • • Image search clicks
  • • Average CTR percentage
  • • Average position in search
  • • Top performing images list
Processing Analytics
  • • Total processed count
  • • Success/failure rates
  • • Alt text optimization count
  • • SEO score improvements
  • • CSV export functionality

5. Settings Tab

Configure AI providers and generation options

AI Configuration
  • • Select primary AI provider
  • • Enter API keys securely
  • • Test connection status
  • • View API usage limits
  • • Cost per image estimates
Generation Settings
  • • Alt text length (50-125 chars)
  • • Caption length (100-300 chars)
  • • Title generation toggle
  • • Language selection
  • • Auto-process on upload

How to Use AI Image SEO

Initial Setup

  1. 1.Navigate to ProRank SEO → AI Tools → Image SEO
  2. 2.Click on the Settings tab
  3. 3.Select your AI provider (OpenAI, Claude, or Gemini)
  4. 4.Enter your API key and save
  5. 5.Dashboard will show "Connected" status when ready

Processing Images

Individual Processing
  1. 1. Go to Media Library tab
  2. 2. Click on any image card
  3. 3. Click "Generate" button
  4. 4. AI will analyze and generate alt text, caption, and title
  5. 5. Review and save the generated content
Bulk Processing
  1. 1. Go to Bulk Process tab
  2. 2. Select filter (missing alt text, missing captions, etc.)
  3. 3. Choose batch size
  4. 4. Click "Start Processing"
  5. 5. Monitor progress bar and statistics

Real Data & Metrics

All data is pulled from actual sources - no placeholders

Database Integration
  • • Queries WordPress wp_posts table
  • • Reads wp_postmeta for alt text
  • • Tracks processing in custom meta
  • • Calculates real statistics
GSC Integration
  • • Uses existing GSC connection
  • • Fetches with searchType=image
  • • Shows real impressions/clicks
  • • Displays actual CTR data

The Analytics tab connects to your existing Google Search Console integration from Analytics → Integrations. Make sure GSC is connected to see image performance data.

SEO Scoring Algorithm

How image SEO scores are calculated (0-100 points)

Alt Text (40 points)
  • • Perfect length (50-125 chars): 40 pts
  • • Too short (<50 chars): 20 pts
  • • Too long (>125 chars): 30 pts
  • • Missing: 0 pts
Caption (30 points)
  • • Perfect length (100-300 chars): 30 pts
  • • Too short (<100 chars): 15 pts
  • • Too long (>300 chars): 20 pts
  • • Missing: 0 pts
Title (20 points)
  • • Optimized title: 20 pts
  • • Default filename: 5 pts
  • • Missing: 0 pts
File Size (10 points)
  • • Under 200KB: 10 pts
  • • 200-500KB: 5 pts
  • • Over 500KB: 0 pts

API Usage & Cost Tracking

The system tracks actual API usage and estimates costs per provider:

Estimated Costs per Image
  • • OpenAI GPT-4 Vision: ~$0.01
  • • Claude 3: ~$0.008
  • • Gemini Pro Vision: ~$0.005
  • • Tracked in database
Cost Features
  • • Per-provider tracking
  • • Monthly aggregation
  • • Total cost display
  • • Cost per image average

Common Issues & Solutions

All Stats Show Zero

  • • This means no images in media library or none processed yet
  • • Upload images to WordPress to see counts
  • • Process images to see SEO scores

No GSC Data in Analytics

  • • Connect GSC in Analytics → Integrations first
  • • Select correct site property
  • • Wait 24-48 hours for image search data

AI Generation Fails

  • • Check API key is valid in Settings tab
  • • Verify API has credits/balance
  • • Image must be accessible via URL
  • • Check PHP error logs for details

Setup Required Message

  • • Go to Settings tab
  • • Select AI provider
  • • Enter valid API key
  • • Save configuration

Important Notes

Real Data Only

This module shows 100% real data from your WordPress database, Google Search Console, and AI providers. There are no mock values or placeholders.

API Costs Apply

Using AI providers incurs real costs. OpenAI GPT-4 Vision costs approximately $0.01 per image. Monitor your usage in the provider's dashboard.

GSC Integration

The Analytics tab uses your existing Google Search Console connection. Connect GSC in Analytics → Integrations to see image search performance.

Next Steps

Configure AI providers and API keysSet up Google Search Console integrationReturn to Getting Started guide