caidance

<p>When someone asks ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity <em>“who’s a good [your industry] near me?”</em> — what does the AI say about your site? If it can’t read you clearly, it doesn’t give you a bad review. It just doesn’t mention you. You never see the miss.</p>
<p><strong>Caidance — AI-Readiness Score</strong> scans your active WordPress site for the signals AI search and AI agents look for, gives you a 0–60 score with a clear band (Starter / Builder / Operator / Leader), and tells you in plain English the top three things to fix first.</p>
<p>It runs entirely on your site. No account required, no data sent anywhere, no external API calls.</p>
<h4>What gets checked</h4>
<p>Ten local checks run against your site:</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>llms.txt</strong> — the file AI agents check first</li>
<li><strong>Sitemap declared in robots.txt</strong> — so AI can find your content</li>
<li><strong>Organization schema</strong> — so AI knows who you are</li>
<li><strong>WebSite schema with SearchAction</strong> — so AI can map your site</li>
<li><strong>FAQPage schema</strong> — direct answers AI can cite</li>
<li><strong>Article schema on posts</strong> — so blog content gets surfaced</li>
<li><strong>Author / Person schema</strong> — for E-E-A-T signals</li>
<li><strong>Open Graph + Twitter cards</strong> — for AI preview generation</li>
<li><strong>Canonical tags</strong> — to prevent duplicate-content confusion</li>
<li><strong>AI crawler access</strong> — does robots.txt allow GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot, OAI-SearchBot, and Google-Extended? (Toggleable.)</li>
</ol>
<p>Each check returns a clear pass / partial / fail with a plain-English explanation. No jargon, no false alarms.</p>
<h4>Industry-aware fix list</h4>
<p>Pick your industry from 11 options — Financial Services, Healthcare, Legal, Home Services, Nonprofit, Professional Services, Manufacturing, eCommerce, SaaS, Education, Local Retail & Restaurants — and the fix recommendations are tailored. The fix you see is the fix that actually matters in your industry.</p>
<h4>What this plugin does NOT do</h4>
<ul>
<li>It does not auto-fix anything. The plugin shows you the gaps; you (or your developer) close them. No invisible changes to your site.</li>
<li>It does not require a Caidance account. Install, scan, see your score.</li>
<li>It does not phone home. Zero external HTTP calls. Results are stored in your own WordPress database.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Want the full off-site picture too?</h4>
<p>This plugin scores your WordPress site itself. If you want to see how AI agents see your business across the whole web — review sites, social, your public footprint — Caidance offers a free 60-second snapshot at <a href="https://caidance.ai/snapshot/?utm_source=wp_plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=wp_org_v1" rel="nofollow ugc">caidance.ai/snapshot</a>.</p>
<p>For paid layers (Toolkit, Monitoring), see <a href="https://caidance.ai/pricing/?utm_source=wp_plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=wp_org_v1" rel="nofollow ugc">caidance.ai/pricing</a>.</p>


Caidance — AI-Readiness Score

See what AI says about your site. A free 60-second scan + a clear top-3 fix list, all inside your WordPress admin.

Troon Technologies

<p><strong>Answer Engine Optimizer (AEO)</strong> is the ultimate WordPress plugin for optimizing your content to appear in AI-generated answers from platforms like Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other AI search engines.</p>
<p>While traditional SEO focuses on ranking in search results, AEO ensures your content is selected and featured directly in AI-generated answers—the future of how users discover information.</p>
<h4>Core Features</h4>
<p><strong>Real-Time AEO Scoring</strong><br />
* Unified AEO score (0-100) with detailed component breakdown<br />
* Yoast SEO-style scoring interface with color-coded indicators<br />
* Real-time updates as you edit content in Gutenberg<br />
* Instant feedback on content quality and optimization</p>
<p><strong>Smart Summary Management</strong><br />
* Manual summary editor with character counter (optimal: 300-500 chars)<br />
* Auto-generated summaries from content blocks<br />
* AI-powered summary suggestions via OpenAI integration<br />
* Summary type indicator (Manual/Auto)</p>
<p><strong>Structured Data & Schema</strong><br />
* Automatic JSON-LD schema generation<br />
* Article schema with AEO summary integration<br />
* FAQ schema for question/answer content<br />
* Service schema for local businesses<br />
* Proper schema markup for AI crawler understanding</p>
<p><strong>Content Analysis & Guidance</strong><br />
* Content Structuring recommendations<br />
* FAQ items detection and optimization<br />
* Service metadata validation (for service post type)<br />
* Real-time improvement tips with severity levels<br />
* AI Crawler Visibility checks</p>
<p><strong>Comprehensive Dashboard</strong><br />
* Content audit report with PDF export<br />
* Post-type filtering and score-based filtering<br />
* Statistics cards (Excellent, Needs Improvement, Poor)<br />
* Average score tracking<br />
* Content coverage by post type</p>
<p><strong>REST API & Extensibility</strong><br />
* REST API endpoints for programmatic access<br />
* <code>/wp-json/aeo/v1/analyze/{post_id}</code> – Unified analysis<br />
* <code>/wp-json/aeo/v1/score/{post_id}</code> – Score only<br />
* <code>/wp-json/aeo/v1/tips/{post_id}</code> – Improvement tips<br />
* <code>/wp-json/aeo/v1/visibility/{post_id}</code> – Visibility checks<br />
* Rate limiting and caching built-in<br />
* Subscription-ready filter hooks</p>
<p><strong>Performance Optimized</strong><br />
* Debounced real-time updates (1.5s delay)<br />
* 5-second server-side caching<br />
* 2-second client-side caching<br />
* Optimized for large content (5000+ words)<br />
* Graceful fallback for Classic Editor</p>
<h4>Why Answer Engine Optimization?</h4>
<p>Traditional SEO focuses on ranking in search results. AEO ensures your content is selected by AI systems to generate direct answers to user queries. As AI-powered search becomes mainstream, AEO is essential for content visibility.</p>
<h4>Perfect For</h4>
<ul>
<li>Content marketers optimizing for AI discovery</li>
<li>SEO professionals expanding into AEO</li>
<li>Business owners wanting AI visibility</li>
<li>Bloggers and publishers</li>
<li>Local businesses with service offerings</li>
<li>E-commerce sites with product content</li>
<li>News and publishing platforms</li>
</ul>
<h3>Additional Information</h3>
<h4>Plugin Support</h4>
<p>For support, documentation, and updates, visit:<br />
* <strong>Website:</strong> https://troontechnologies.com<br />
* <strong>Documentation:</strong> https://troontechnologies.com/aeo-docs<br />
* <strong>Support Forum:</strong> https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/aeo-ranking/</p>
<h4>Compatibility</h4>
<ul>
<li>✅ WordPress 6.0+</li>
<li>✅ PHP 7.4+</li>
<li>✅ Gutenberg Block Editor</li>
<li>✅ Classic Editor</li>
<li>✅ Multisite compatible</li>
<li>✅ Compatible with major SEO plugins</li>
</ul>
<h4>Performance</h4>
<ul>
<li>Real-time updates with 1.5s debounce</li>
<li>5-second server-side caching</li>
<li>2-second client-side caching</li>
<li>Optimized for content up to 10,000+ words</li>
<li>Minimal database queries</li>
</ul>
<h4>Security</h4>
<ul>
<li>Nonce verification on all AJAX requests</li>
<li>Capability checks (manage_options for settings)</li>
<li>Edit post capability for content analysis</li>
<li>Sanitized and escaped output</li>
<li>No external data storage</li>
</ul>
<h3>Third Party Services</h3>
<p>This plugin may connect to external third-party services to provide AI-powered features. All connections are optional and require explicit user configuration and consent.</p>
<h4>OpenAI API Integration</h4>
<p><strong>Service:</strong> OpenAI API (https://api.openai.com/)<br />
<strong>Purpose:</strong> Generate AI-powered content summaries and suggestions<br />
<strong>Data Sent:</strong> Post title, post content, and user-provided prompts<br />
<strong>When Data is Sent:</strong> Only when you manually click “Get AI Suggestions” or “Generate Summary” buttons in the post editor<br />
<strong>User Consent Required:</strong> Yes – requires manual API key configuration in plugin settings<br />
<strong>Privacy Policy:</strong> https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy<br />
<strong>Terms of Service:</strong> https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use</p>
<h4>Important Privacy Information</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>No Automatic Data Transmission:</strong> The plugin does not send any data to external services automatically</li>
<li><strong>Manual Action Required:</strong> All API calls require explicit user action (clicking a button)</li>
<li><strong>API Key Required:</strong> You must manually configure an OpenAI API key in Settings before any external connections are made</li>
<li><strong>No Data Storage:</strong> This plugin does not store any data on external servers</li>
<li><strong>Local Processing:</strong> All content analysis, scoring, and schema generation happens locally on your WordPress server</li>
<li><strong>Optional Feature:</strong> AI-powered features are completely optional – the plugin works fully without external API connections</li>
</ul>
<h4>Data Handling</h4>
<p>When you use AI-powered features:<br />
1. You click “Get AI Suggestions” or similar button<br />
2. The plugin sends your post title and content to OpenAI API<br />
3. OpenAI processes the request and returns suggestions<br />
4. The suggestions are displayed in your WordPress admin<br />
5. No data is permanently stored by OpenAI (subject to their data retention policies)</p>
<h4>User Control</h4>
<ul>
<li>You control when data is sent (manual button clicks only)</li>
<li>You can use the plugin without configuring any external APIs</li>
<li>You can remove your API key at any time to disable external connections</li>
<li>All AI features clearly indicate when they will connect to external services</li>
</ul>
<h4>Additional Information</h4>
<p>For questions about how OpenAI handles your data, please review:<br />
* OpenAI Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy<br />
* OpenAI API Data Usage: https://openai.com/policies/api-data-usage-policies</p>
<h3>Trademark Notice</h3>
<p>ChatGPT is a trademark of OpenAI. Perplexity is a trademark of Perplexity AI, Inc. Google AI is a trademark of Google LLC. OpenAI is a trademark of OpenAI.</p>
<p>This plugin is an independent tool designed to help optimize content for AI-powered search and answer engines. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by OpenAI, Perplexity AI, Google, or any other mentioned companies.</p>
<p>All product names, logos, brands, and trademarks mentioned in this plugin are the property of their respective owners. Use of these names does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by the trademark holders.</p>
<h4>Roadmap</h4>
<ul>
<li>Phase 2: Advanced REST API with subscription gating</li>
<li>Phase 3: Web Worker support for large content</li>
<li>Advanced AI features with custom prompts</li>
<li>Bulk optimization tools</li>
<li>Integration with popular page builders</li>
</ul>
<h3>Banner & Icons</h3>
<p><strong>Plugin Banner (1544×500 px):</strong><br />
– <code>/assets/images/banner-772x250.png</code> (Small banner)<br />
– <code>/assets/images/banner-1544x500.png</code> (Large banner)<br />
Clean, professional design featuring the Answer Engine Optimizer branding with AI-themed elements. Blue and purple gradient background with modern typography.</p>
<p><strong>Plugin Icon (256×256 px):</strong><br />
– <code>/assets/images/icon-128x128.png</code> (Small icon)<br />
– <code>/assets/images/icon-256x256.png</code> (Large icon)<br />
Minimalist icon representing AI optimization with a search/magnifying glass combined with AI elements. Professional, clean design suitable for WordPress.org repository.</p>
<p><strong>Color Scheme:</strong><br />
* Primary: #2271b1 (WordPress Blue)<br />
* Accent: #96C6EA to #B597F6 (Gradient)<br />
* Success: #00a32a (Green)<br />
* Warning: #dba617 (Orange)<br />
* Error: #d63638 (Red)</p>


Answer Engine Optimizer (AEO)

Optimize content for AI answer engines. Real-time AEO scoring, summaries, structured data, and visibility checks for ChatGPT, Google AI, Perplexity.

Caidance — AI-Readiness Score vs Answer Engine Optimizer (AEO)