Getting Started with SkySEOManager

Welcome! SkySEOManager is an all‑in‑one WordPress plugin that uses AI to help you improve your site’s search visibility. This guide walks you through the first steps so you can start optimizing immediately.

Before You Begin

Make sure you have:

• A self‑hosted WordPress website (the plugin works with current versions of WordPress and PHP).
• An active Google Gemini API key if you want to use AI‑powered features (content optimization, internal linking, schema generation, etc.).
• Admin access to your WordPress site (the plugin’s settings and tools are located under the SkySEOManager menu).

Tip: Keep your API key handy – you’ll need it during the initial setup.

Installation

1. In your WordPress admin, go to Plugins → Add New.
2. Click Upload Plugin and choose the SkySEOManager zip file, or search for “SkySEOManager” in the plugin directory.
3. Click Install Now, then Activate.

After activation, the Onboarding Wizard opens automatically. If it doesn’t appear, you can open it later by clicking the SkySEOManager logo in the admin sidebar.

First‑Time Setup

The Onboarding Wizard guides you through five simple steps to configure your site and activate the features you need.

Step 1 – Import existing SEO data (optional)

If you’re coming from another SEO plugin (for example, Yoast, Rank Math, or AIOSEO), you can import your existing metadata. Select the plugin you want to import from and click the import button. Progress is shown on screen. You can skip this step if you’re starting fresh.

Step 2 – Choose enabled features

A grid of available features is displayed. Toggle each one on or off to decide which tools appear in your SkySEOManager menu. For example, you can turn on the Bulk Editor, Automation, Internal Linking, GEO, and many more. Click the “Save” button when you’re done (you can change these later from the Dashboard).

Step 3 – Configure AI and site identity

• Company Name – Enter your organization’s name (used in Schema markup).
• Logo URL – Provide the URL of your company logo.
• Twitter @username – Your global Twitter/X handle.
• Facebook Page URL – The URL of your Facebook page.
• Gemini API Key – Paste your API key to enable AI features.
• Gemini Model – Choose which Gemini model to use (or leave the default).

Step 4 – Review your settings

A summary of all your choices is shown. You can go back and adjust anything if needed.

Step 5 – Start optimizing

Click the final button to complete setup. The wizard closes and you’ll land on the SkySEOManager Dashboard.

Your First Steps

Now that the wizard is complete, here are two simple ways to start using SkySEOManager:

1. Edit SEO metadata on any post or page

1. Open a post or page for editing.
2. Look for the SkySEOManager panel – it appears in the Gutenberg sidebar or as a meta box below the classic editor.
3. Enter one or more focus keywords (comma‑separated).
4. Type an SEO title and meta description. A live SERP preview updates as you type, along with character counts and length scores.
5. The fields save automatically – no need to click a separate update button.

You can also adjust other settings in this panel: robots meta (noindex/nofollow), canonical URL, and social media fields for Open Graph and Twitter Cards.

2. Customize your workspace on the Dashboard

1. Go to SkySEOManager → Dashboard.
2. You’ll see a grid of feature cards – each card represents a major tool (Bulk Edit, Automation, Internal Linking, GEO, etc.).
3. Toggle any card on or off to show or hide that tool from the menu.
4. Click Save Enabled Features at the top of the page. The menu tabs update immediately.

This lets you build a focused SEO workspace that matches your daily workflow.

Onboarding Wizard

What It Does

The Onboarding Wizard is a guided 5-step setup that appears right after you activate the plugin. It helps you bring in SEO data from another plugin you may have used, choose which features you want active, configure your AI API key, and get your site ready for content optimization.

How to Use It

1. Start the wizard – After plugin activation, you’ll land on the Welcome page. Click Start Setup to begin.
2. Step 1: Import SEO data (optional) – If you’ve used another SEO plugin before, select it from the list and click Import to bring over your existing settings and metadata. You can skip this step if you’re starting fresh.
3. Step 2: Choose features – Toggle the checkboxes for the features you want enabled on your site. You can change these later from the Settings page.
4. Step 3: Configure AI API – Enter your Gemini API key and select your preferred Gemini model. This unlocks AI-powered content suggestions and optimizations.
5. Step 4: Review your settings – A summary screen shows everything you’ve selected. Check it over and make any adjustments.
6. Step 5: Start optimizing – Click Complete Setup. The wizard closes, and you’re ready to start using the plugin to improve your SEO.

Settings & Options

Tips & Best Practices

• Import data first – If you’re switching from another SEO plugin, the import step will save you from re-entering meta descriptions, titles, and other settings.
• Be accurate with your business info – The Company Name, Logo, and social URLs are used in schema markup, so double-check them for correct branding.
• Only enable features you’ll use – The wizard lets you pick and choose. Starting with only what you need keeps things clean, and you can always enable more later.
• Set up your AI key right away – Adding your Gemini API key during setup unlocks AI-assisted features immediately, so you can take advantage of content suggestions from day one.

Feature Manager (Dashboard)

What It Does

The Feature Manager (Dashboard) lets you customize your SEO workspace by enabling or disabling individual features on a grid-based dashboard. You can toggle features on or off and save the configuration to show only the tools you need.

How to Use It

1. Go to SkySEOManager and click the Dashboard tab.
2. In the Feature Manager, you’ll see a grid of cards representing each available feature.
3. Toggle each card on or off to enable or disable that feature. Enabled features will be visible in the sidebar; disabled features will be hidden.
4. To quickly access a feature’s settings, click the gear icon on its card.
5. Once you’ve made your selections, click the Save Enabled Features button.
6. The dashboard refreshes, and only the features you enabled will be available in the sidebar.

Settings & Options

Tips & Best Practices

• Only enable the features you actively need to keep your workspace focused and reduce visual clutter.
• Use the gear icon on any feature card to jump directly to that feature’s advanced settings.
• Remember to click the Save Enabled Features button after making changes to apply your new configuration.
• If a feature suddenly disappears from the sidebar, check the Feature Manager to ensure its toggle is turned on.

Bulk Editor

What It Does

The Bulk Editor gives you a spreadsheet-like view where you can edit SEO metadata for multiple posts, pages, or taxonomies at once. You can quickly update titles, meta descriptions, focus keywords, and featured images without opening each item individually. It also includes SEO filters, AI-powered generation, a missing-data-only mode, and pagination to help you work efficiently.

How to Use It

1. Go to SkySEOManager and open the Bulk Edit tab.
2. Use the Post Type selector to choose the type of content you want to edit (posts, pages, or a taxonomy with SEO enabled).
3. Optionally, apply an SEO filter to narrow down items that need attention (e.g., missing titles, descriptions, or low scores).
4. The table displays each item as a row with editable fields for title, meta description, focus keyword, and featured image.
5. Make your changes directly in the fields—changes are saved automatically when you move to another field.
6. To perform batch actions, check the boxes next to the rows you want to include.
7. Click AI Optimize Selected to generate or improve SEO content for the checked items. You can also click the Optimize button in any individual row.
8. If you only want the AI to fill empty fields, turn on Only add missing data before clicking AI Optimize.
9. Use the Per Page setting to control how many items appear on each page (20–100), and navigate between pages using the pagination controls.

Settings & Options

Tips & Best Practices

• Use SEO filters to focus your work – Start by filtering for items with missing titles or descriptions. This helps you quickly find and fix the most critical SEO gaps.
• Enable "Only add missing data" for safe batch generation – If you’ve already written good content, turn on this option so the AI only fills in blank fields, leaving your existing work unchanged.
• Work in manageable batches – Adjust the Per Page setting to a comfortable number (e.g., 50) so you can review and edit items without scrolling too much. Use pagination to work through larger sets at your own pace.
• Leverage AI optimization for repetitive tasks – When you have many items with similar content, check multiple rows and use AI Optimize Selected to generate consistent, high-quality metadata in one go.

Automation Queue

What It Does

The Automation Queue lets you schedule background AI optimization runs that process your content in batches. You can choose which types of content to optimize and set the optimization scope. The queue runs automatically via the WordPress cron system, and you can start, pause, or reset it while watching live progress and reviewing detailed run logs.

How to Use It

1. Go to SkySEOManager > Automation.
2. Set your preferences using the available settings (frequency, content types, and scope).
3. Click Start Automation Queue to begin processing.
4. Watch the progress bar and live stats to see how the queue is progressing.
5. If you need to stop temporarily, click Pause Queue. To reset the queue and start over, click Reset Queue.
6. Review the last run status and logs to check what was optimized.

Settings & Options

Tips & Best Practices

• Start by optimizing only items that are missing titles or descriptions to see quick improvements before running a full optimization.
• Keep an eye on the progress bar and live stats after starting the queue so you know it’s running smoothly.
• Use the Pause and Reset buttons if you need to adjust your settings or halt processing for any reason.
• Regularly check the run logs to confirm that your content is being optimized as expected.

Semantic AI Internal Linking

What It Does

This feature builds a semantic content index using vector embeddings, then runs AI-powered internal linking to discover and apply contextual link opportunities across your posts. It supports resumable batches, provides a link graph mindmap for visualization, and maintains an activity trail so you can review, apply, or undo suggestions.

How to Use It

1. Go to SkySEOManager > Internal Linking tab.
2. (Optional) Adjust the settings under Settings & Options to match your preferences (post types, max links per post, candidate pool size).
3. Click Build Semantic Index to generate vector embeddings for all content. This step prepares your site for linking analysis.
4. Once indexing is complete, click Start Internal Linking Run to begin finding contextual link opportunities.
5. Monitor progress using the Status indicator. You can Pause / Resume the run at any time, or click Reset run to start over.
6. After processing, review the Recent Activity table to see suggested links.
7. For any suggestion, click Apply to insert the link, or Delete/Undo to remove or revert an applied suggestion.
8. To see the full picture of how your content is connected, open the mindmap visualization.
9. For a single post, use the Editor Internal Linking feature from the post editor to see and manage links for that specific page.

Settings & Options

Tips & Best Practices

• Build the index first – Always run Build Semantic Index before starting a linking run. This ensures the AI has a complete map of your content.
• Check the Recent Activity table regularly – Suggestions appear there as the run progresses. You can apply or ignore them immediately without waiting for the run to finish.
• Use the mindmap to spot gaps – The link graph visualization helps you see which posts are well-connected and which might need more internal links.
• Adjust candidate pool size for larger sites – If your site has many posts, a larger candidate pool (e.g., 15–20) can uncover better link suggestions, but may increase processing time.

AI Schema Builder

What It Does

The AI Schema Builder automatically scans your content and generates structured data markup (Schema.org types like FAQPage, HowTo, and Recipe) using artificial intelligence. It creates candidate schema snippets that you can approve or reject, and once approved, the valid JSON‑LD code is added to the head of the page for search engines.

How to Use It

1. Go to SkySEO Manager > AI Schema Builder tab.
2. Under Post types to process, select the content types you want to scan (e.g., posts, pages, custom post types).
3. Click Start AI Schema Generation to begin scanning the selected post types.
   • The system will analyze each post for text that matches FAQ, HowTo, or Recipe patterns.
4. Monitor the generation queue: you can Pause, Resume, or Reset the queue at any time.
5. After scanning, review the candidate schemas listed for each post.
   • To accept a schema, click Approve.
   • To discard a schema, click Reject.
   • If a previously approved schema is no longer correct, use Revoke to remove it from the frontend.
6. To see the complete history and status of every schema, view the Schema history section.
7. You can also analyze a single post directly from the post editor – look for the AI Schema Builder option in the editor sidebar.

Settings & Options

Tips & Best Practices

• Start small – Begin with one post type (e.g., “Posts”) to see how the AI performs before enabling all types.
• Review each candidate – AI suggestions are high quality but still benefit from a quick manual check to ensure accuracy and enforce your brand voice.
• Revoke outdated schemas – If you update content after a schema has been approved, revoke the old schema and run a new scan to keep structured data current.
• Use the single‑post analysis – For important pages like landing pages or unique posts, trigger a scan from the editor to get schema markup without waiting for a full site scan.

GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)

What It Does

This feature helps you analyze your pages to see if they are ready to be cited by AI answer engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. It uses a hybrid analysis (on-device scanning combined with AI) to evaluate your content across 20 readiness factors, then shows pass/fail scores along with actionable suggestions for improvement.

How to Use It

1. Go to SkySEOManager and open the GEO tab.
2. In the Post Types setting, choose which types of content you want to analyze (these are the post types that are enabled in your SEO Box settings).
3. Click Start Full Site Analysis to begin scanning your pages.
4. While the scan is running, you can use Pause or Resume to control the process.
5. Once the analysis is complete, review the factor breakdown table. Click View on any result to open a detailed modal that shows pass/fail status for each factor.
6. For individual posts, you can also run a GEO analysis directly from the post editor.

Settings & Options

Tips & Best Practices

• Focus on factors that receive a fail score—each comes with a specific fix suggestion to help improve your content's AI citation readiness.
• Run a full site analysis periodically to keep your content adapted as AI answer engines evolve.
• Before publishing new content, use the single‑post analysis from the editor to check its GEO readiness early.
• Pay special attention to factors like Topic Match, Freshness, Evidence, and Comparisons, as these often influence whether AI engines reference your content.

Indexing & SEO Settings

What It Does

Control where the SEO editor box appears on your site. Set default indexing rules (noindex/nofollow) for post types and taxonomies, and configure dynamic SEO title and description templates using variables. Manage global social media profile URLs, a fallback social image, and image alt‑text automation.

How to Use It

1. Go to SkySEOManager > General (under the Site Configuration group).
2. Switch between the available sub‑tabs: SEO Settings, Robots Meta, Title & Meta Templates, Social, and Image SEO.
3. Adjust the settings in each sub‑tab as needed.
4. All changes are saved as a group when you click the save button.

Settings & Options

Tips & Best Practices

• Use template variables – In your dynamic title and description templates, include placeholders like %title%, %sitename%, and %sep% to create consistent, brand‑friendly formats across all content types.
• Set a fallback social image – Choose a default image for posts that lack a featured image. This ensures your content always has a visual when shared on social platforms.
• Be selective with noindex/nofollow – Only apply noindex or nofollow to archives or content that truly doesn’t need to be indexed (e.g., tag pages, internal search results) to avoid harming your site’s overall search presence.
• Enable auto‑alt text for images – Turn on automatic alt text and define a format that includes the post title and file name. This improves accessibility and gives search engines more context for your images.

Post/Page SEO Editor Box

What It Does

This feature adds a full SEO panel directly inside the WordPress post, page, and taxonomy term editor. You can set focus keywords, a custom SEO title, and a meta description—all with a live preview of how your page will appear in search results. It also includes controls for robots directives, Open Graph and Twitter Card fields, per-post internal linking analysis, and AI‑powered schema suggestions, with changes saved automatically as you work.

How to Use It

1. Open any post, page, or taxonomy term for editing.
2. Locate the SEO Editor Box – it appears in the Gutenberg sidebar or as a meta box below the classic editor.
3. Enter your Focus Keyword(s) to target the main topic of the content.
4. Write a custom SEO Title and Meta Description. As you type, the live SERP preview updates and character counts are displayed.
5. Scroll through the available tabs to access additional settings:
   • Social – Set custom Open Graph and Twitter Card titles, descriptions, and images.
   • Advanced – Enable noindex/nofollow, set a canonical URL, or adjust other robots meta.
   • Internal Linking – Run an analysis of the current post and apply individual link suggestions.
   • AI Schema – Review and approve AI‑generated schema markup for the post.
6. All field changes are auto‑saved – there is no need to click a separate save button.

Settings & Options

Tips & Best Practices

• Focus on one primary keyword – Use a single, well‑researched focus keyword per post to keep your content tightly targeted. Adding too many can dilute the page’s relevance.
• Monitor SEO title and meta description length – The character counts and length scores help you stay within search engine display limits. Aim for titles under 60 characters and descriptions around 155–160 characters.
• Leverage the live SERP preview – As you edit the SEO title and description, the preview updates instantly. Use this to test how your listing will look before publishing.
• Customise social media previews – Set distinct OG and Twitter fields for each post to control the image, title, and description shown when your content is shared – this can improve click‑through rates on social platforms.

XML Sitemap Generator

What It Does

Create dynamic XML sitemaps that help search engines discover and index your content. The sitemap includes post-type and taxonomy-specific indexes, with optional image and video tags. If you use TranslatePress, multilingual variants are automatically generated. Your sitemap is available at /sitemap.xml.

How to Use It

1. From your WordPress admin, go to SkySEOManager and open the Sitemap tab (under the Site Configuration group). Settings also appear in the Settings tab.
2. Turn on Enable Sitemap.
3. Under Post Types in Sitemap, select the public post types you want to include (e.g., posts, pages).
4. Under Taxonomies in Sitemap, select the taxonomies to include (e.g., categories, tags).
5. Set URLs per Sitemap to a number between 1 and 1000.
6. Toggle Include Images and Include Videos on or off as needed.
7. Save your settings. Your sitemap is generated automatically and can be visited at /sitemap.xml.

Settings & Options

Tips & Best Practices

• Keep URLs per sitemap manageable – For large sites, a lower number (e.g., 500) makes it easier for search engines to process each file.
• Enable images and videos – Including media tags helps your content appear in image and video search results.
• Let TranslatePress handle multilingual sitemaps – If you have the TranslatePress plugin active, the sitemap will include language-specific entries automatically.
• Submit your sitemap to search engines – Use Google Search Console or Bing Webmaster Tools to submit /sitemap.xml for faster indexing.

HTML Sitemap Shortcode

What It Does

The HTML Sitemap Shortcode lets you display a plain, unstyled list of links to all your public posts and pages on any page of your site. When you insert the shortcode [skyseo_html_sitemap] into a page or post, it automatically generates a simple HTML sitemap that includes every public post type. This helps visitors navigate your content and improves your site’s overall user experience.

How to Use It

1. Edit a page or post – Open the editor for the page where you want the sitemap to appear (e.g., a dedicated “Sitemap” page).
2. Insert the shortcode – Place the shortcode [skyseo_html_sitemap] exactly as shown into the content area. You can put it anywhere within the page content.
3. Publish or update – Save your changes by publishing the page or updating an existing one.
4. View the sitemap – Visit the page on the frontend of your site. You’ll see a plain, bulleted list of links to all public posts and pages.

Settings & Options

There are no configurable settings for this feature. It works out of the box with no additional options.

Tips & Best Practices

• Add a dedicated sitemap page – Create a page titled “Sitemap” and place the shortcode there so visitors can easily find it.
• Style the list – The sitemap is intentionally unstyled to blend into your theme. Add a few lines of custom CSS to match your site’s design, such as adjusting list spacing or adding a border.
• Custom post types are included automatically – If you use custom post types, they will appear in the sitemap without any extra setup.
• Combine with an XML sitemap – While this shortcode is for human visitors, you can use a separate XML sitemap feature for search engines.

Schema.org Structured Data Settings

What It Does

This feature lets you configure structured data markup for your entire site. You can choose the schema type for your homepage (such as Organization, Person, LocalBusiness, or WebSite), select specific schemas for different post types and taxonomies, and fill in detailed business information for LocalBusiness markup. It also includes automatic BreadcrumbList schema with customizable appearance and display options.

How to Use It

1. Go to SkySEOManager and open the Schema tab under the Site Configuration group.
2. Choose your Homepage Schema Type from the dropdown—options include Organization, Person, LocalBusiness, or WebSite.
3. Enter the Organization/Person Name and provide a Logo URL for your brand.
4. If you selected LocalBusiness, fill in the business fields: address, city, state, postal code, country, telephone, price range, opening hours, and geographic coordinates.
5. Set the Post Type Schema and Taxonomy Schema for each content type to match your content structure.
6. Turn on Breadcrumb Schema Enabled and customize the Breadcrumb Separator, Breadcrumb Home Label, and choose whether to Show Breadcrumb on Front Page.
7. Save your settings—the structured data will be automatically output as JSON‑LD in the head of your pages.

Settings & Options

Tips & Best Practices

• Match your homepage schema to your site nature: Choose Person for personal blogs, Organization for companies, or LocalBusiness if you have a physical storefront.
• Complete all LocalBusiness fields for the best local SEO results—include accurate address, phone, hours, and coordinates.
• Enable breadcrumb schema to improve navigation clarity in search results; customize the separator and home label to match your site’s style.
• Use a consistent, publicly accessible logo URL for Organization or Person schema to help search engines display your brand correctly.

Breadcrumb Shortcode & Schema

What It Does

Display a breadcrumb navigation trail using the [sky_breadcrumb] shortcode or the sky_breadcrumb() PHP function. You can optionally include BreadcrumbList schema markup for improved SEO. Customize the separator, home label, and control where breadcrumbs appear.

How to Use It

1. Add the sky_breadcrumb shortcode to any post, page, or widget area where you want the breadcrumb trail to appear.
2. If you prefer to use it in a theme template, call the sky_breadcrumb function in the desired location of your template file.
3. Adjust behavior by visiting the schema settings page and configuring the options listed below.

Settings & Options

Tips & Best Practices

• Use the shortcode for piecemeal placement; for site‑wide breadcrumbs, call the function in your theme’s header or template.
• Enable the schema option to help search engines understand your page hierarchy and boost SEO.
• Choose a separator that fits your design — popular choices include ›, /, or |.
• Disable breadcrumbs on the front page if your homepage already has clear navigation to avoid clutter.

Robots.txt Editor

What It Does

The Robots.txt Editor lets you visually manage your website’s robots.txt file using a simple rule builder. You can add Allow and Disallow directives and include sitemap entries, or switch to a raw code editor whenever you prefer direct text editing. It also includes an AI analysis tool that checks your robots.txt against SEO best practices and gives you actionable suggestions.

How to Use It

1. Go to SkySEOManager and open the Robots.txt tab (located under the Site Configuration group).
2. If you haven’t enabled custom rules yet, toggle Enable Custom Robots.txt to turn on your own robots.txt configuration.
3. In the visual rule builder, click Add new disallow rule or Add new allow rule to create directives.
   – To add a sitemap, click Add sitemap entry and enter the URL.
4. Edit any existing rule by clicking on its block in the visual builder.
5. If you prefer to work directly with the text, click Switch to raw code editor. Changes you make there will automatically sync with the visual builder.
6. To check your robots.txt against SEO recommendations, click Analyze with AI. Review the analysis results and suggestions.
7. When you’re done, click Save robots.txt to apply your changes.

Settings & Options

Tips & Best Practices

• Turn on the custom setting to take full control of your robots.txt. Without it, WordPress generates a default file that may not suit your site.
• Use the AI analysis after making changes. It can catch common issues like missing sitemaps or accidentally blocking important content.
• Keep your robots.txt up‑to‑date whenever you add or remove large sections of your site (e.g., new directories, plugins, or content types).
• Leverage both editors – the visual builder is great for quick rule creation, while the raw editor gives you full control for advanced directives. They stay in sync, so you can switch back and forth freely.

Webmaster Verification Tools

What It Does

The Webmaster Verification Tools allow you to add site verification meta tags for popular search engines and services like Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, Baidu, Yandex, Pinterest, and Norton Safe Web. You can also add custom meta tags for any other verification service you need.

How to Use It

1. Go to SkySEO Manager and open the Verification tab (located under the Site Configuration group).
2. Enter the verification code provided by Google Search Console into the Google Search Console field.
3. Enter the verification code from Bing Webmaster Tools into the Bing Webmaster Tools field.
4. Enter the verification code from Baidu Webmaster Tools into the Baidu Webmaster Tools field.
5. Enter your Yandex verification ID into the Yandex Verification ID field.
6. Enter your Pinterest verification ID into the Pinterest Verification ID field.
7. Enter your Norton Safe Web verification ID into the Norton Safe Web Verification ID field.
8. If you need to add custom meta tags for other services, enter them in the Custom Webmaster Tags field — one tag per line.
9. Click Save to apply the verification tags to your site.

Settings & Options

Tips & Best Practices

• Always copy and paste the verification code or ID exactly as provided by the service — even small typos can cause verification to fail.
• Only enter the code or ID itself, not the full HTML meta tag wrapper (the system adds the necessary markup automatically).
• For the Custom Webmaster Tags field, ensure each entry is a properly formed <meta> tag (e.g., <meta name="example" content="abc">) and place only one tag per line.
• After saving, use the verification tool inside Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, or the respective service to confirm the tags are correctly installed on your site.

IndexNow Protocol Integration

What It Does

This feature automatically notifies IndexNow-compatible search engines (Bing, Yandex, and others) whenever your content is published, updated, or trashed. It also lets you manually submit individual URLs and handles the generation and serving of the required API key file.

How to Use It

1. Go to SkySEOManager and open the IndexNow tab (located under the Site Configuration group).
2. Review the auto‑generated API key and its location URL to confirm everything is set up.
3. To manually submit a URL, type it into the Manual URL Submission field and click Submit URL.
4. The system will also automatically submit URLs whenever you publish, update, or trash any content—no extra steps are needed.

Settings & Options

Tips & Best Practices

• Check your key location – Ensure the API key file is publicly accessible at the displayed URL; otherwise, search engines may not verify your submissions.
• Use manual submission for one‑off updates – If you modify a URL that wasn’t automatically tracked (e.g., a static page), submit it manually to speed up indexing.
• Let automation handle most changes – For normal posts and pages, the automatic submission on publish, update, or trash is sufficient—no need to resubmit manually.
• Verify search engine compatibility – Confirm that the search engines you want (Bing, Yandex, etc.) support the IndexNow protocol and have your site registered.

SEO Analyzer

What It Does

Full-site technical SEO scanner that checks rendered frontend pages for issues like meta title/description problems, heading structure (missing/multiple H1s, heading order), content length, missing image alt text, broken links, and more. It supports batch scanning, scheduled scans, one-click fixes, fix logs, email digests, and filterable results.

How to Use It

1. Go to the SEO Analyzer tab under the Audits & Monitoring group in the SkySEO Manager.
2. Configure the scan settings to your needs – choose which post types to scan, batch size, and link checking options.
3. Click Start Scan to run a manual scan. You’ll see live progress and status updates as pages are processed.
4. During the scan, you can Pause, Resume, or Reset the scan at any time.
5. After the scan finishes, review the site-wide score and per-post scores. Use the filters to focus on specific issue types.
6. Click issue chips to filter results further, or click View Details on a result to see more information.
7. On a page result, click Analyze Basic Fixes to see fixable issues, then apply individual fixes or click Apply All Fixes to resolve them in one go.
8. Check the Recent Applied Fixes log to see what has been changed. You can also view the fix log for each page or clear the logs.
9. If you set up a schedule, scans run automatically. Enable email digests to receive summary reports after scheduled scans.

Settings & Options

Tips & Best Practices

• Run a manual scan first to get baseline data before enabling a schedule. This lets you apply initial fixes and review results.
• Adjust batch size to balance server load and speed. Smaller batches are lighter on resources; larger batches finish faster.
• Enable link checks and email digests on scheduled scans to catch broken links and other issues as soon as they appear.
• After using Apply All Fixes, review the fix log to verify changes. Clear logs occasionally to keep your history manageable.

404 Monitor & Redirect Manager

What It Does

Tracks every 404 error on your site, showing hit counts, referrer information, user agent details, and when the error was first and last seen. Lets you create 301 (permanent) or 302 (temporary) redirects to any internal or custom URL, and even uses AI to suggest where unresolved errors should be redirected. You can also import 404 data from Google Search Console and manage redirects in bulk.

How to Use It

1. Go to SkySEO Manager and open the 404 Monitor tab under the Audits & Monitoring group.
2. View the list of logged 404 errors, using the All, Unresolved, or Redirected tabs to filter results.
3. Click the Redirect button on any row to create a redirect for that error.
4. Choose a redirect type: 301 (permanent) or 302 (temporary).
5. Search for or type the destination URL, then save the redirect.
6. You can also add a redirect manually using the Add Redirect option.
7. For bulk actions, select multiple entries to delete, export, or apply other operations.
8. To import 404 data from Google Search Console, use the Import GSC CSV button.
9. Enable the AI suggestion feature and click Generate AI Redirect Suggestions to get recommended destinations for unresolved 404s.
10. Review and apply the AI suggestions you trust.
11. Import or export your redirects as CSV files, or download a sample template to get started.
12. View the Redirect Statistics chart to see how your redirects are performing.

Settings & Options

Tips & Best Practices

• Stay on top of unresolved 404s – Regularly check the Unresolved tab to fix broken links before they harm your user experience.
• Let AI do the heavy lifting – Enable AI suggestions to quickly get destination ideas for frequent 404 errors. Always review suggestions before applying them.
• Import GSC data for a complete picture – Use the Google Search Console CSV import to merge external 404 records with your local logs in one place.
• Keep your logs clean – Exclude bots and common static resource extensions (like .css and .js) so your data reflects real user navigation issues.

404 Email Alerts

What It Does

Get notified by email when 404 errors occur on your site. You can choose exactly who receives alerts, how often they’re sent, and what the alert messages look like. The feature also lets you set a minimum number of hits before triggering an alert and test that your email configuration works.

How to Use It

1. Navigate to SkySEOManager > 404 Monitor tab and expand the 404 Settings section.
2. Turn on the Email Alerts Enabled toggle.
3. Enter the email address where you want alerts sent in the Recipient Email Address field.
4. Choose your preferred Alert Frequency:
   • Immediate – An email is sent as soon as the threshold is met.
   • Hourly – Alerts are batched and sent once per hour.
   • Daily – A daily digest of 404 events is sent.
5. Set the Minimum Hits Threshold (the number of 404 hits required before an alert is sent).
6. If desired, configure the Alert Threshold Hours (the time window in which those hits are counted).
7. Optionally, customize the Subject Template and Body Template for your alert emails.
8. Under the SMTP settings, enter your outgoing mail server details (host, port, username, password, encryption).
9. Click Send Test Email to verify everything is set up correctly.
10. Once confirmed, the system will automatically send alerts based on your configuration.

Settings & Options

Tips & Best Practices

• Start with a reasonable threshold: Begin with a minimum hits threshold of 3–5 to avoid getting overwhelmed by occasional 404s. Adjust up or down as you see the volume of real errors versus noise.
• Test your email setup: Always use the Send Test Email button after entering your SMTP and recipient settings. This ensures your mail server is correctly configured and that alerts will actually reach you.
• Use immediate frequency for critical pages: For high-value pages (e.g., checkout, login), set the frequency to “Immediate” so you can react quickly. For less critical content, hourly or daily digests are more manageable.
• Customize templates for clarity: Use the subject and body templates to include information like the 404 URL, referrer, and timestamp. This lets you triage errors directly from your inbox without logging into the dashboard.

AI Settings

What It Does

The AI Settings page lets you configure your preferred AI provider and customize how the system generates titles, descriptions, and image text across SkySEOManager tools. You can set API keys, choose or enter custom models, adjust request timeouts, and create your own prompts. A built‑in connection test helps you verify everything works before using other features.

How to Use It

1. Go to your SkySEOManager dashboard, open the Settings tab, and select the AI Settings subtab.
2. Choose your Main AI Provider from the dropdown (Gemini is the default; OpenAI, Anthropic, and compatible endpoints are available with the Pro plan).
3. Enter the API key for your chosen provider (for example, the Gemini API Key field).
4. If you use a separate key for semantic embedding, fill in the Embedding AI Settings field; otherwise, the main key is used automatically.
5. Select a model from the list or type a custom model ID (for example, under Gemini Model).
6. Set the AI Request Timeout between 5 and 300 seconds to control how long the system waits for an API response.
7. Customize the AI Content Prompt for title and description generation and the AI Media Prompt for image alt text generation.
8. After making any changes, click the Test Connection button to check that your API key and model are working correctly.
9. Review the test result to confirm the connection is successful.

Settings & Options

Tips & Best Practices

• Test after changes — Whenever you update an API key or switch models, click the Test Connection button to catch any misconfiguration early.
• Timeouts — If you experience slow responses or frequent timeouts, try increasing the timeout value (e.g., to 60 seconds) before contacting support.
• Custom prompts — Tailor the AI Content and Media prompts to your brand’s tone and content style for more relevant generated text.
• Provider choice — Gemini works out of the box with a free key. To use OpenAI or Anthropic, ensure you have an active Pro subscription and enter the corresponding API keys.

Tools & Data Management

What It Does

This feature allows you to import SEO data from other plugins (such as Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO, SEOPress, and others) into SkySEOManager, or export your SkySEOManager data to those plugins. You can also export all SEO data to a JSON backup file, restore from a JSON backup, delete all SkySEOManager data, or delete another plugin’s SEO data. Imports and exports include a progress tracker so you can monitor the process in real time.

How to Use It

1. Navigate to the Tools & Data subtab under the Settings tab in SkySEOManager.
2. To import data, select the plugin you want to import from using the Import Plugin Selector.
3. Click the Start Import button. A progress bar will appear, and you can view live result items as the import runs.
4. After the import completes, review the import results.
5. To export data, select the target plugin or choose JSON file for a backup using the Export Plugin Selector.
6. Click the Start Export button. The progress will be shown, and you can monitor the export.
7. If exporting to a JSON file, the file will be downloaded automatically.
8. To restore from a backup, upload a previously exported JSON backup file and click Restore Backup.
9. In the Danger Zone section, you can Delete SkySEOManager Data or select another plugin and click Delete Plugin Data. These actions require confirmation before proceeding.

Settings & Options

Tips & Best Practices

• Before performing a large import or export, consider creating a full JSON backup of your current SkySEOManager data to avoid accidental loss.
• Use the progress bar during lengthy imports or exports to see each item being processed in real time.
• When deleting data, always double‑check the plugin you are targeting to ensure you do not remove the wrong SEO data.
• For a smooth transition between plugins, first export your data from SkySEOManager to the target plugin, then verify the data before deleting the original.