Description
Rocketship SEO is a comprehensive WordPress SEO plugin that combines traditional SEO optimization with cutting-edge AI technology. Using OpenAI’s GPT models, it automatically generates optimized meta titles, descriptions, and provides intelligent SEO recommendations to boost your site’s search engine visibility.
🚀 AI-Powered Features
- AI Meta Title Generation: Generate compelling, SEO-optimized titles using GPT models
- AI Meta Description Creation: Create engaging descriptions that improve click-through rates
- AI Content Analysis: Get detailed SEO analysis with scoring and actionable recommendations
- Bulk AI Suggestions: Generate suggestions for multiple posts at once with easy apply/skip options
- Smart SEO Scoring: AI analyzes your content and provides improvement suggestions
- Multiple AI Models: Choose from GPT-3.5 Turbo, GPT-4, or GPT-4 Turbo based on your needs
📊 Traditional SEO Features
- Custom Meta Fields: Set custom meta titles and descriptions for posts and pages
- XML Sitemap Generation: Automatically generate dynamic, search engine-friendly sitemaps
- Schema Markup: JSON-LD structured data for articles, websites, organizations, and more
- Open Graph Tags: Optimize content for Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social platforms
- Twitter Cards: Enhanced Twitter sharing with proper meta tags
- Gutenberg Integration: Dedicated sidebar panel with real-time preview
- Classic Editor Support: Full compatibility with WordPress classic editor
🎯 Key Features
- Live Preview: See how your meta tags will appear in Google search results
- Character Counting: Visual indicators for optimal title and description lengths
- Smart Fallbacks: Automatically uses post title and excerpt when custom fields are empty
- Sitemap Management: Individual post/page exclusion options
- Breadcrumb Schema: Automatic breadcrumb structured data
- Robots.txt Integration: Sitemap URLs automatically added to robots.txt
- Multi-language Ready: Full internationalization support
- Performance Optimized: Efficient caching and minimal database queries
🤖 How AI Features Work
- Setup: Configure your OpenAI API key in Rocketship SEO settings
- Choose Model: Select from GPT-3.5 Turbo (fast), GPT-4 (quality), or GPT-4 Turbo (latest)
- Generate: Click AI suggestion buttons while editing posts/pages
- Analyze: Use AI content analysis to get SEO improvement recommendations
- Bulk Process: Use AI Tools page to generate suggestions for multiple posts
- Optimize: Apply AI suggestions with one click or customize as needed
💡 Perfect For
- Content creators who want AI-powered SEO optimization
- Website owners looking to improve search rankings
- Agencies managing multiple WordPress sites
- Developers who need comprehensive SEO solutions
- Anyone wanting to save time on SEO optimization
How to Use
Basic SEO Setup
- Enable Features: Go to Rocketship SEO > General Settings and enable desired features
- Configure Sitemaps: Visit Rocketship SEO > XML Sitemap to enable sitemap generation
- Set Organization Info: Add your organization name and logo for schema markup
- Configure Social Media: Add Twitter handle and default Open Graph image
Using AI Features
For Individual Posts/Pages:
1. Edit any post or page
2. Find the Rocketship SEO panel (sidebar in Gutenberg, meta box in Classic Editor)
3. Click “🤖 AI Suggestions” button next to title or description fields
4. Review generated suggestions and click “Use This” for your preferred option
5. Click “🔍 AI SEO Analysis” for detailed content analysis and recommendations
For Bulk Operations:
1. Go to Rocketship SEO > AI Tools (appears when AI is enabled)
2. Select posts you want to optimize or use filters (category, date range, etc.)
3. Choose “Generate Titles” or “Generate Descriptions”
4. Review suggestions and apply or skip for each post
5. Use “Apply All” for bulk operations
Content Analysis
- Open the AI SEO Analysis panel while editing content
- Review your SEO score (0-100)
- Check “Strengths” section for what’s working well
- Follow “Improvements” suggestions for better optimization
- Use “Suggested Keywords” to enhance your content
- Implement “Recommendations” for maximum SEO impact
XML Sitemap Features
- Main Index: Access at
yoursite.com/sitemap_index.xml - Post Sitemap:
yoursite.com/post-sitemap.xml - Page Sitemap:
yoursite.com/page-sitemap.xml - Exclude Pages: Use checkbox in editor to exclude specific content
- Submit to Search Engines: Only submit the main sitemap index URL
Screenshots
AI-powered suggestions in Gutenberg editor with live preview 
Comprehensive AI SEO analysis with scoring and recommendations 
Bulk AI tools for managing multiple posts efficiently 
Plugin settings page with AI configuration options 
Classic editor meta box with AI integration 
XML sitemap index with professional display 
Schema markup and social media optimization settings 
Installation
Automatic Installation
- Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress admin
- Search for “Rocketship SEO”
- Click Install Now and then Activate
- Go to Rocketship SEO in admin sidebar to configure settings
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin zip file
- Upload to
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Extract the files
- Activate through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Configure settings in Rocketship SEO admin panel
AI Setup (Optional but Recommended)
- Get an OpenAI API key from https://platform.openai.com/api-keys
- Go to Rocketship SEO > General Settings
- Scroll to “AI-Powered SEO Recommendations” section
- Enter your API key and choose your preferred AI model
- Enable AI recommendations
- Start using AI features in post/page editors
FAQ
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How do I get started with AI features?
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- Sign up for an OpenAI account at https://platform.openai.com
- Create an API key in your OpenAI dashboard
- Go to Rocketship SEO > General Settings
- Enter your API key in the “AI-Powered SEO Recommendations” section
- Choose your preferred AI model (GPT-3.5 Turbo for speed, GPT-4 for quality)
- Enable AI recommendations and start using the features
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Which AI model should I choose?
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- GPT-3.5 Turbo: Fast and cost-effective, great for most users
- GPT-4: Higher quality suggestions, better for professional content
- GPT-4 Turbo: Latest model with best performance and speed
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How much do AI features cost?
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AI features use your OpenAI API credits. Costs are typically:
* GPT-3.5 Turbo: ~$0.001-0.002 per suggestion
* GPT-4: ~$0.02-0.06 per suggestion
* GPT-4 Turbo: ~$0.01-0.03 per suggestionMost users spend $1-5 per month for regular optimization.
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Can I use the plugin without AI features?
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Absolutely! All traditional SEO features work independently. You can:
* Set custom meta titles and descriptions manually
* Generate XML sitemaps
* Add schema markup and social media tags
* Use all features without an OpenAI API key -
Will this conflict with other SEO plugins?
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Rocketship SEO is designed to work alongside other plugins, but for best results:
* Disable similar features in other SEO plugins to avoid conflicts
* Don’t run multiple sitemap generators simultaneously
* Choose one plugin for meta tag management -
How accurate are the AI suggestions?
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AI suggestions are highly optimized for SEO best practices, but you should:
* Review suggestions before applying them
* Ensure they match your brand voice and style
* Customize suggestions to fit your specific needs
* Use them as starting points for further optimization -
Can I edit AI-generated content?
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Yes! AI suggestions are just starting points. You can:
* Click suggestions to apply them and then edit as needed
* Use suggestions as inspiration for your own content
* Combine multiple suggestions
* Always review and customize for your brand -
Does the plugin work with Gutenberg and Classic Editor?
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Yes! The plugin provides:
* Gutenberg: Dedicated sidebar panel with live preview
* Classic Editor: Traditional meta box below the content
* Both: Full AI functionality and real-time character counting -
How often should I use AI features?
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- New Content: Use AI suggestions for every new post/page
- Existing Content: Run bulk analysis monthly or quarterly
- High-Priority Pages: Re-analyze when content changes significantly
- Regular Audits: Use AI Tools page for site-wide optimization
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What data does the plugin send to OpenAI?
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Only the content you choose to analyze:
* Post titles and content (for generating suggestions)
* No personal data, user information, or site credentials
* Data is processed according to OpenAI’s privacy policy
* You control what content is analyzed -
Can I use this for client websites?
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Yes! The plugin is perfect for agencies:
* Use your own OpenAI API key across multiple sites
* Generate professional SEO content quickly
* Provide detailed SEO analysis reports to clients
* Save time on manual SEO optimization -
How do I optimize for better search rankings?
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- Use AI Analysis: Get specific recommendations for each page
- Follow Character Limits: Keep titles 50-60 chars, descriptions 150-160 chars
- Include Target Keywords: Use AI suggestions with your focus keywords
- Optimize Schema Markup: Enable structured data for better search display
- Regular Audits: Use bulk AI tools monthly to maintain optimization
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What if I need help?
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- Check this FAQ for common questions
- Visit our documentation at https://www.mediahubster.in/rocketship-seo-docs
- Contact support through our website
- Join our community forum for tips and best practices
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Contributors & Developers
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Changelog
1.0.9
- Enhanced plugin stability and reliability
- Improved error handling for file operations
- Updated compatibility checks
- Optimized plugin initialization process
- Added additional security measures
- Improved plugin activation process
- Enhanced error reporting and logging
1.0.8
- Added comprehensive error handling during plugin activation
- Improved system requirements checking
- Added detailed logging for troubleshooting
- Enhanced PHP extension compatibility checks
- Improved file dependency management
- Added memory limit validation
- Better error messages for activation issues
1.0.7
- Fixed TOC file loading issue
- Improved file path handling for better compatibility
- Enhanced error logging for troubleshooting
1.0.6
- Added comprehensive styling options for Table of Contents
- Added color scheme customization for TOC
- Added font size controls for TOC elements
- Added border style customization options
- Added spacing and width controls
- Improved TOC settings interface with better organization
- Added responsive design for TOC settings
- Added help text for TOC customization options
1.0.5
- Added Table of Contents functionality
- Added TOC settings in admin panel
- Added shortcode support for TOC
- Added per-post TOC controls
1.0.4
- 🔧 FIXED: Improved plugin update system to follow WordPress standards
- 🔧 FIXED: Removed custom update notifications in favor of WordPress native updates
- ✨ IMPROVED: Better integration with WordPress.org plugin repository
- 🎯 ENHANCEMENT: Cleaner admin interface without unnecessary update messages
1.0.3
- ✨ IMPROVED: Enhanced sitemap index page styling to match individual sitemap pages (consistent max-width: 1000px)
- ✨ IMPROVED: Improved form submit styling with better spacing and visual consistency across admin pages
- ✨ NEW: Added comprehensive plugin update notification system similar to premium plugins like Elementor
- ✨ IMPROVED: Enhanced AI Tools page styling with modern, simplified design and better user experience
- 🔧 IMPROVED: Better CSS organization and responsive design for admin pages
- 🔧 IMPROVED: Enhanced admin interface consistency across all plugin pages
- 🎯 ENHANCEMENT: Better visual hierarchy and spacing throughout the admin interface
- 🎯 ENHANCEMENT: Professional plugin update notifications on WordPress plugins page
1.0.2
- 🔧 FIXED: Restored missing XML Sitemap submenu and functionality
- 🔧 FIXED: Added complete AI settings section to main settings page
- 🔧 FIXED: WordPress admin menu icon display (changed from non-existent dashicons-rocket to dashicons-airplane)
- ✨ IMPROVED: Made AI Tools menu always visible for better discoverability
- ✨ IMPROVED: Added comprehensive AI configuration options in main settings
- ✨ IMPROVED: Enhanced user experience with better menu organization
- 📚 UPDATED: Complete AI settings with OpenAI API key, model selection, and creativity controls
- 🎯 ENHANCEMENT: Better accessibility to AI-powered bulk operations and content analysis tools
1.0.1
- 🤖 NEW: AI-powered SEO recommendations using OpenAI GPT models
- 🤖 NEW: AI-generated meta title and description suggestions with multiple options
- 🤖 NEW: AI content analysis with SEO scoring (0-100) and detailed recommendations
- 🤖 NEW: Bulk AI suggestions tool for optimizing multiple posts at once
- 🤖 NEW: Support for GPT-3.5 Turbo, GPT-4, and GPT-4 Turbo models
- 🤖 NEW: AI Tools admin page for bulk operations and content management
- ✨ NEW: Live Google-style search preview with real-time updates
- ✨ NEW: Character counting with visual warnings for optimal lengths
- ✨ NEW: Enhanced admin interface with modern styling and animations
- 🔧 IMPROVED: WordPress coding standards compliance for better security
- 🔧 IMPROVED: Enhanced output escaping and data sanitization
- 🔧 IMPROVED: Better internationalization with proper translators comments
- 🔧 IMPROVED: Optimized database queries for better performance
- 🔧 IMPROVED: Enhanced error handling and debugging capabilities
- 🔧 IMPROVED: REST API endpoints for full Gutenberg integration
- 🔧 IMPROVED: Better JavaScript error handling and user feedback
- 📚 UPDATED: Comprehensive documentation and usage instructions
- 📚 UPDATED: README.txt to meet WordPress.org requirements
- 🔒 SECURITY: Enhanced nonce verification and input validation
1.0.0
- ✨ NEW: Custom meta title and description fields for posts and pages
- ✨ NEW: XML sitemap generation with Yoast-style structure
- ✨ NEW: JSON-LD schema markup for articles, websites, and organizations
- ✨ NEW: Open Graph tags for social media optimization
- ✨ NEW: Twitter Card support for enhanced Twitter sharing
- ✨ NEW: Gutenberg sidebar integration with live preview
- ✨ NEW: Classic Editor meta box support
- ✨ NEW: Individual page/post sitemap exclusion options
- ✨ NEW: Automatic fallbacks to post title and excerpt
- ✨ NEW: Robots.txt integration with automatic sitemap URLs
- ✨ NEW: Proper caching headers for optimal performance
- ✨ NEW: Admin settings page with comprehensive options