BoostifySEO Documentation
Complete guide to using BoostifySEO to boost your website's search engine optimization
Table of Contents
🚀 Getting Started
Installation
New Customer? First purchase your license from our pricing page, then follow the installation guide.
- Download the plugin from your customer dashboard
- Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin in WordPress
- Select the downloaded .zip file and click "Install Now"
- Click "Activate Plugin" after installation
License Activation
After installing the plugin, activate your license to unlock all premium features:
- Go to BoostifySEO → License Manager
- Enter your license key (found in your purchase email)
- Enter your website URL
- Click "Activate License"
✓ Success! Once activated, you'll see a green checkmark and all premium features will be unlocked.
⚙️ Basic Setup
General Settings
Configure your basic SEO settings:
Site Information
- Site Title: Your website's main title
- Site Tagline: A brief description of your site
- Default Meta Description: Fallback description for pages without custom meta
- Social Media Profiles: Links to your social accounts
XML Sitemaps
BoostifySEO automatically generates XML sitemaps for better search engine crawling:
Your Sitemap URLs:
• Main Sitemap: https://getboostifyseo.com/sitemap.xml
• Posts Sitemap: https://getboostifyseo.com/sitemap-posts.xml
• Pages Sitemap: https://getboostifyseo.com/sitemap-pages.xml
Submit these URLs to Google Search Console for better indexing.
📊 Version Comparison
| Feature | Free | Pro | AEO Addon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic SEO Optimization | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| XML Sitemaps | ✅ | ✅ + News | ✅ |
| Schema Markup | Basic (5 types) | Advanced (Unlimited) | AI-Enhanced |
| AI Requests | 100/month | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Redirects | 50 redirects | Unlimited | - |
| Bulk Operations | 10 items | Unlimited | - |
| Answer Engine Optimization | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Voice Search Optimization | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| White Label | ❌ | ✅ | - |
| Priority Support | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
✨ Core Features
Local SEO
Optimize your website for local search results:
Business Information
- • Business name and description
- • Address and phone number
- • Operating hours
- • Business category
Local Schema
- • LocalBusiness schema
- • Organization markup
- • Contact information
- • Reviews and ratings
Configure local SEO at BoostifySEO → Local SEO
Schema Markup
BoostifySEO automatically adds structured data to help search engines understand your content:
Automatic Schema Types:
Pro Tip: Test your schema markup using Google's Rich Results Test tool.
🔧 Schema Conflict Resolution
BoostifySEO features an advanced Three-Tier Schema Management System that prevents conflicts between different schema implementations:
Schema System Overview
Basic Schema
Main BoostifySEO plugin (Free)
- • Article schema
- • FAQ schema
- • Priority: 10
Advanced Schema
Pro Features (License Required)
- • Custom schema types
- • WooCommerce integration
- • Local SEO schema
AEO Schema
AEO Addon (Highest Priority)
- • AI-optimized schema
- • FAQ & How-To markup
- • Priority: 5
How Conflict Resolution Works
Detection Phase
System checks for AEO data (primary questions, FAQ entries, How-To steps) on each post/page.
Conflict Prevention
If AEO data exists, the system removes main plugin schema hooks to prevent duplicates.
AEO Schema Output
AEO addon generates optimized schema markup with higher priority (5 vs 10).
Flag Setting
Sets BOOSTIFYSEO_AEO_SCHEMA_ACTIVE constant to prevent future conflicts.
Configuration Options
Control schema override behavior in BoostifySEO → General Settings:
Auto (Default)
Override only when AEO data exists for the post/page.
Always
Always use AEO schema, regardless of content.
Never
Disable AEO schema override completely.
Benefits of This System
- ✅ No Duplicate Schema: Prevents multiple schema markups for the same content
- ✅ SEO Optimization: Ensures only the most relevant schema is output
- ✅ User Control: Admin settings for override behavior
- ✅ Future-Proof: Automatically handles new schema types
- ✅ Performance: Minimal overhead with smart detection
- ✅ Compatibility: Works with all BoostifySEO features
Troubleshooting Schema Issues
Schema Not Appearing:
- • Check if AEO override is set to "Never"
- • Verify AEO addon is active and licensed
- • Clear any caching plugins
Duplicate Schema Detected:
- • Check for conflicting SEO plugins
- • Verify theme doesn't add custom schema
- • Test with Google's Rich Results Test
Content Analysis
Real-time SEO analysis as you write:
Analysis Features:
SEO Score
- • Keyword density
- • Title optimization
- • Meta description length
- • Image alt text
Readability
- • Reading level
- • Sentence length
- • Paragraph structure
- • Transition words
🤖 AI-Powered Features
Leverage artificial intelligence to enhance your SEO strategy:
AI Engine Overview
BoostifySEO includes a unified AI engine that supports multiple providers for different use cases:
🧠 OpenAI Integration
- • Content generation and optimization
- • Title and meta description suggestions
- • Keyword research and analysis
- • Content quality assessment
🔍 Perplexity AI Integration
- • Real-time search trend analysis
- • Competitive content research
- • Current topic insights
- • Long-tail keyword discovery
AI Content Analysis
Get AI-powered insights about your content quality and optimization opportunities:
Content Quality Assessment
- • Overall content score (0-100)
- • Readability and engagement analysis
- • Content structure evaluation
- • Topic coverage assessment
Competitive Analysis
- • Content gap identification
- • Competitor content insights
- • Market trend analysis
- • Improvement recommendations
AI Keyword Research
Discover high-value keywords using AI-powered research:
Related Keywords
- • Semantic keyword suggestions
- • Synonym identification
- • Topic clustering
Long-tail Keywords
- • Question-based phrases
- • Conversational queries
- • Voice search optimization
Trending Terms
- • Current search patterns
- • Emerging topics
- • Commercial intent keywords
AI Title & Meta Generator
Generate optimized titles and meta descriptions automatically:
Smart Title Generation
Creates SEO-optimized titles based on content and target keywords
Meta Description Optimization
Generates compelling meta descriptions within optimal character limits
Multiple Variations
Provides several options to choose from for each piece of content
AI Internal Linking
Automatically discover and suggest internal linking opportunities:
Smart Link Suggestions
- • Contextually relevant internal links
- • Anchor text optimization
- • Link distribution analysis
- • Orphaned content identification
AI Configuration
Configure AI features in BoostifySEO → Settings → AI Features:
API Key Setup
Add your OpenAI and/or Perplexity API keys to enable AI features
Feature Toggle
Enable/disable AI features globally across the plugin
Provider Selection
Choose which AI provider to use for different tasks
🔧 Advanced Features
Advanced Redirects
🔒 Pro Feature: Advanced redirect management is available in Pro and higher plans.
Manage URL redirects to maintain SEO value when moving content:
Creating Redirects:
- Go to BoostifySEO → Redirects
- Click "Add New Redirect"
- Enter the old URL (source)
- Enter the new URL (destination)
- Choose redirect type (301, 302, etc.)
- Save the redirect
⚠️ Important: Use 301 redirects for permanent moves to preserve SEO value.
Analytics Integration
Connect your analytics tools for better insights:
Google Analytics
- Get your GA tracking ID
- Go to BoostifySEO → Analytics
- Enter your tracking ID
- Enable tracking
Search Console
- Verify your site in Search Console
- Download verification file
- Upload via BoostifySEO settings
- Complete verification
Indexing Control
Control which pages search engines can index:
Indexing Features
- NoIndex/NoFollow control per post/page
- Bulk indexing management
- Category and tag indexing settings
- Custom post type indexing control
How to Use:
- Edit any post or page
- Find the BoostifySEO meta box
- Toggle "NoIndex" to prevent indexing
- Toggle "NoFollow" to prevent link following
Canonical URL Manager
Prevent duplicate content issues with canonical URLs:
Automatic Canonical URLs
BoostifySEO automatically generates canonical URLs for:
- Posts and pages
- Category and tag archives
- Custom post type archives
- Paginated content
Custom Canonical URLs
Override automatic canonical URLs when needed:
- Edit the post/page in question
- Find the BoostifySEO meta box
- Enter custom canonical URL
- Save the post
IndexNow Integration
Instantly notify search engines about content updates:
What is IndexNow?
IndexNow is a protocol that allows websites to instantly notify search engines (Bing, Yandex) when content is added, updated, or deleted.
Setup Instructions:
- Go to BoostifySEO → Settings → Advanced
- Enable IndexNow integration
- Generate or enter your IndexNow API key
- Save settings
Benefits
- Faster indexing of new content
- Immediate notification of updates
- Better search engine discovery
- Reduced crawl budget waste
E-E-A-T Analyzer
Analyze and improve your content's Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness:
Google's E-E-A-T Signals
Experience
First-hand experience with the topic
Expertise
Knowledge and skill in the subject area
Authoritativeness
Recognition as a go-to source
Trustworthiness
Accuracy, honesty, and safety
E-E-A-T Analysis Features:
- Author credibility assessment
- Content quality evaluation
- Source citation analysis
- Trust signal identification
- Improvement recommendations
Competitor Analyzer
🔒 Pro Feature: Advanced competitor analysis is available in Pro and higher plans.
Analyze competitor content and identify opportunities:
Analysis Features
- Competitor keyword analysis
- Content gap identification
- SERP position tracking
- Content quality comparison
Bulk Tools
Efficiently manage SEO for multiple pages:
Available in Agency+ Plans
- Bulk meta tag editing
- Mass redirect creation
- Batch image optimization
- Site-wide schema updates
🚀 AEO Addon Features
🎯 AEO Addon: Answer Engine Optimization for AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google SGE.
Primary Question & Direct Answer
Optimize content for specific questions that AI search engines can answer:
Primary Question
Define the main question your content answers
Direct Answer
Provide a concise 40-60 word answer
Voice Search Optimization
Optimize for voice assistants and conversational queries:
Readability Scoring
- • Real-time readability analysis (0-100 score)
- • Sentence length optimization
- • Conversational tone detection
- • Voice search friendliness
Advanced Schema Markup
AI-optimized structured data for better search engine understanding:
FAQ Schema
Automatic FAQ markup generation
How-To Schema
Step-by-step instruction markup
Q&A Schema
Question and answer structured data
AI Simulation Engine
Test how AI search engines might interpret your content:
Simulation Features
- • ChatGPT response simulation
- • Perplexity answer prediction
- • Google SGE snippet preview
- • Citation probability scoring
LLMs.txt Generator
Optimize your site for AI training data inclusion:
Automatic Generation
Creates and maintains LLMs.txt file with your best content for AI training datasets
Smart Content Selection
- • Quality-based content filtering
- • Automatic content updates
- • Cache management
- • Admin configuration interface
AEO Configuration
Configure AEO features in BoostifySEO → AEO Add-on:
General Settings
- • Enable AEO optimization
- • Answer box optimization
- • Voice search settings
AI Provider Settings
- • OpenAI API configuration
- • Perplexity API setup
- • Model selection
🛠️ Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Plugin not working after activation
- Check if license is properly activated
- Ensure no conflicts with other SEO plugins
- Clear any caching plugins
- Check WordPress error logs
Meta tags not appearing
- Check if theme supports wp_head() function
- Disable other SEO plugins temporarily
- Clear page cache and test
- Verify in page source code
Sitemaps showing 404 error
- Go to Settings → Permalinks and save
- Check .htaccess file permissions
- Ensure rewrite rules are working
- Contact hosting provider if issues persist
Getting Support
If you can't resolve the issue:
Include in your support request: Your license key, WordPress version, theme name, and description of the issue.
📧 Contact Support
Get Help from Our Support Team
Having trouble with BoostifySEO? Our technical support team is here to help you get the most out of your SEO plugin.
📝 Submit a Support Ticket
Get personalized help with technical issues, configuration questions, or feature guidance.
- • Basic Plan: 48-72 hours
- • Professional+ Plans: 24-48 hours
- • Agency+ Plans: 12-24 hours
🎯 WordPress.org Support
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