citedon

Buyers increasingly ask AI engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude) what to use, and those engines answer with a short list of names. Being on that list starts with being “agent-ready”: technically structured so AI engines and agents can read your pages, understand them, and recommend them.
Citedon makes and keeps your site agent-ready. The Citedon service audits your pages, measures across multiple AI engines whether you are being recommended, and generates the agent-ready structured data (schema) your pages are missing. The Citedon Connector is the part that applies that structured data to your WordPress site and reports back, so the service can verify the change and keep it current as the engines shift.
Citedon sells readiness, a technical state we can measure, apply, and maintain. We prove it with real multi-engine measurement. We never promise that any engine will cite you, because that is controlled by the engines, not by us.
The brain stays on the Citedon service. This plugin is a thin client. It fetches the agent-ready JSON-LD your Citedon project generates for each page, merges it into your site, and reports what it applied. It does not contain the audit, the measurement, or the schema-generation logic; those run on the Citedon service, which does the substantial work.
How it works
<ul>
<li>Connect once with a site key from your Citedon dashboard.</li>
<li>On each page, the plugin fetches that page’s agent-ready data from the Citedon service.</li>
<li>It merges the data into your existing schema graph through Yoast or Rank Math, or emits it on its own if no SEO plugin owns the graph.</li>
<li>It reports what it applied so the Citedon WATCH can re-check and re-apply over time.</li>
</ul>
Safe by design
<ul>
<li>Additive only. It adds missing nodes and properties; it never edits your content or overwrites your existing schema.</li>
<li>No duplication. If your site already declares a schema type, Citedon wires into it instead of adding a second one.</li>
<li>Consent-gated. The connector only applies recommendations you have approved in your Citedon dashboard.</li>
<li>Validated. A pre-publish guard drops any change that would break your schema graph, so bad structured data never reaches a live page.</li>
<li>Reversible. Deactivate the plugin (or turn off the Enabled toggle) and the augmentation stops. Uninstalling removes every setting it stored.</li>
<li>Encrypted. The site key is only sent over HTTPS.</li>
</ul>
You need a Citedon account
This plugin connects to the Citedon service using a site key you generate in your dashboard at https://citedon.com. The free plan covers the readiness audit. Applying the agent-ready layer and continuous monitoring are paid plans. See https://citedon.com/pricing.
<h3>External services</h3>
This plugin connects to the Citedon service (https://citedon.com), an external software-as-a-service that performs the agent-readiness audit, multi-engine measurement, and structured-data generation. The plugin is a client for that service and requires a Citedon account and site key to function.
What is sent, and when:
<ul>
<li>When you click “Test connection”, or on each page render while enabled: your site address, the address (URL) of the page being rendered, and your Citedon site key, sent to the Citedon service so it can return the agent-ready structured data for that page and verify what was applied.</li>
<li>When the connector applies or skips a recommendation: a small before/after summary of the page’s schema graph (node counts, schema @types, and @ids) so the service can verify the change. No page body content and no visitor data are sent.</li>
</ul>
The plugin sends data only to the Citedon service address you configure (which must use HTTPS). It does not load executable code from any external source; it fetches structured data (JSON-LD) only, and validates it before use.
<ul>
<li>Terms of Service: https://citedon.com/terms</li>
<li>Privacy Policy: https://citedon.com/privacy</li>
</ul>

Citedon, AI Search Readiness & Schema

Make your site agent-ready for AI search. Citedon adds the structured data AI engines look for, additively through Yoast, Rank Math, or on its own.

Troon Technologies

Answer Engine Optimizer (AEO) 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.
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.
<h4>Core Features</h4>
Real-Time AEO Scoring 
* Unified AEO score (0-100) with detailed component breakdown 
* Yoast SEO-style scoring interface with color-coded indicators 
* Real-time updates as you edit content in Gutenberg 
* Instant feedback on content quality and optimization
Smart Summary Management 
* Manual summary editor with character counter (optimal: 300-500 chars) 
* Auto-generated summaries from content blocks 
* AI-powered summary suggestions via OpenAI integration 
* Summary type indicator (Manual/Auto)
Structured Data & Schema 
* Automatic JSON-LD schema generation 
* Article schema with AEO summary integration 
* FAQ schema for question/answer content 
* Service schema for local businesses 
* Proper schema markup for AI crawler understanding
Content Analysis & Guidance 
* Content Structuring recommendations 
* FAQ items detection and optimization 
* Service metadata validation (for service post type) 
* Real-time improvement tips with severity levels 
* AI Crawler Visibility checks
Comprehensive Dashboard 
* Content audit report with PDF export 
* Post-type filtering and score-based filtering 
* Statistics cards (Excellent, Needs Improvement, Poor) 
* Average score tracking 
* Content coverage by post type
REST API & Extensibility 
* REST API endpoints for programmatic access 
* <code>/wp-json/aeo/v1/analyze/{post_id}</code> – Unified analysis 
* <code>/wp-json/aeo/v1/score/{post_id}</code> – Score only 
* <code>/wp-json/aeo/v1/tips/{post_id}</code> – Improvement tips 
* <code>/wp-json/aeo/v1/visibility/{post_id}</code> – Visibility checks 
* Rate limiting and caching built-in 
* Subscription-ready filter hooks
Performance Optimized 
* Debounced real-time updates (1.5s delay) 
* 5-second server-side caching 
* 2-second client-side caching 
* Optimized for large content (5000+ words) 
* Graceful fallback for Classic Editor
<h4>Why Answer Engine Optimization?</h4>
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.
<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>
For support, documentation, and updates, visit: 
* Website: https://troontechnologies.com 
* Documentation: https://troontechnologies.com/aeo-docs 
* Support Forum: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/aeo-ranking/
<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>
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.
<h4>OpenAI API Integration</h4>
Service: OpenAI API (https://api.openai.com/) 
Purpose: Generate AI-powered content summaries and suggestions 
Data Sent: Post title, post content, and user-provided prompts 
When Data is Sent: Only when you manually click “Get AI Suggestions” or “Generate Summary” buttons in the post editor 
User Consent Required: Yes – requires manual API key configuration in plugin settings 
Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy 
Terms of Service: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use
<h4>Important Privacy Information</h4>
<ul>
<li>No Automatic Data Transmission: The plugin does not send any data to external services automatically</li>
<li>Manual Action Required: All API calls require explicit user action (clicking a button)</li>
<li>API Key Required: You must manually configure an OpenAI API key in Settings before any external connections are made</li>
<li>No Data Storage: This plugin does not store any data on external servers</li>
<li>Local Processing: All content analysis, scoring, and schema generation happens locally on your WordPress server</li>
<li>Optional Feature: AI-powered features are completely optional – the plugin works fully without external API connections</li>
</ul>
<h4>Data Handling</h4>
When you use AI-powered features: 
1. You click “Get AI Suggestions” or similar button 
2. The plugin sends your post title and content to OpenAI API 
3. OpenAI processes the request and returns suggestions 
4. The suggestions are displayed in your WordPress admin 
5. No data is permanently stored by OpenAI (subject to their data retention policies)
<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>
For questions about how OpenAI handles your data, please review: 
* OpenAI Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy 
* OpenAI API Data Usage: https://openai.com/policies/api-data-usage-policies
<h3>Trademark Notice</h3>
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.
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.
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.
<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>
Plugin Banner (1544×500 px): 
– <code>/assets/images/banner-772x250.png</code> (Small banner) 
– <code>/assets/images/banner-1544x500.png</code> (Large banner) 
Clean, professional design featuring the Answer Engine Optimizer branding with AI-themed elements. Blue and purple gradient background with modern typography.
Plugin Icon (256×256 px): 
– <code>/assets/images/icon-128x128.png</code> (Small icon) 
– <code>/assets/images/icon-256x256.png</code> (Large icon) 
Minimalist icon representing AI optimization with a search/magnifying glass combined with AI elements. Professional, clean design suitable for WordPress.org repository.
Color Scheme: 
* Primary: #2271b1 (WordPress Blue) 
* Accent: #96C6EA to #B597F6 (Gradient) 
* Success: #00a32a (Green) 
* Warning: #dba617 (Orange) 
* Error: #d63638 (Red)

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.

Citedon, AI Search Readiness & Schema vs Answer Engine Optimizer (AEO)