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Mandat AEO Assistant is a powerful WordPress plugin that leverages Google’s Gemini AI and Vertex AI to automatically generate high-quality, SEO-optimized blog posts. The plugin provides a comprehensive Article Studio interface where you can:
<ul>
<li>Generate long-form articles (>=1600 words) using Google Gemini 2.0/2.5 models</li>
<li>Create AI-generated featured and in-content images using Imagen 4.0</li>
<li>Automatically insert internal links from your existing content</li>
<li>Find and embed relevant YouTube videos</li>
<li>Generate SEO metadata (meta descriptions, focus keywords, tags)</li>
<li>Support for both Vietnamese and English content</li>
<li>Automatic translation with Polylang integration</li>
<li>Real-time cost tracking for all API usage </li>
</ul>
The plugin is designed for content creators, bloggers, and digital marketers who want to streamline their content production workflow while maintaining high quality and SEO best practices.
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin connects to external Google Cloud services to provide AI-powered features. Below is detailed information about each service used, what data is transmitted, and when these connections occur.
<h4>Google Cloud Vertex AI – Gemini API</h4>
Purpose: Generates AI-powered article content using Google’s Gemini language models (gemini-2.0-flash-exp, gemini-2.5-pro, gemini-2.5-flash, gemini-2.5-flash-lite).
When used: 
– When you click “Create Article” in the Article Studio interface 
– When using the automatic translation feature with Polylang
Data sent to Google: 
– Your article topic, keywords, and content generation parameters 
– Source text for translation (when translating existing content) 
– Your Google Cloud Service Account credentials for authentication 
– No personal user data from your website visitors is ever sent
Data received from Google: 
– Generated HTML article content 
– SEO metadata suggestions (titles, descriptions, keywords) 
– Token usage statistics for cost tracking
API Endpoint: https://us-central1-aiplatform.googleapis.com/v1/projects/{project_id}/locations/us-central1/publishers/google/models/
Service Terms: https://cloud.google.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
<h4>Google Cloud Vertex AI – Imagen API</h4>
Purpose: Generates AI images for featured images and in-content illustrations using Google’s Imagen 4.0 model.
When used: 
– When you click “Generate Images” after article creation 
– Images are only generated when you explicitly request them
Data sent to Google: 
– Text prompts describing the desired images 
– Image generation parameters (aspect ratio, style) 
– Your Google Cloud Service Account credentials 
– No personal data or user information is transmitted
Data received from Google: 
– Base64-encoded PNG image data 
– Generation metadata
API Endpoint: https://us-central1-aiplatform.googleapis.com/v1/projects/{project_id}/locations/us-central1/publishers/google/models/imagen-4.0-generate-001:predict
Service Terms: https://cloud.google.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
<h4>Google OAuth2 API</h4>
Purpose: Authenticates your Google Cloud Service Account to securely access Vertex AI services.
When used: Automatically before each API call to Gemini or Imagen (access tokens are cached for 55 minutes to minimize requests).
Data sent to Google: 
– JWT (JSON Web Token) signed with your Service Account private key 
– Service Account email address 
– Timestamp and token expiration data
Data received from Google: 
– Temporary access token (valid for 1 hour) 
– Token expiration timestamp
API Endpoint: https://oauth2.googleapis.com/token
Service Terms: https://developers.google.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
<h4>YouTube Data API v3</h4>
Purpose: Searches for and retrieves YouTube video information to embed relevant videos in articles.
When used: Only when the “Generate YouTube Video” option is enabled during article creation.
Data sent to Google: 
– Search keywords related to your article topic 
– Language and region preferences 
– Your YouTube Data API key
Data received from Google: 
– Video IDs, titles, and descriptions 
– Channel information 
– Video metadata (upload date, thumbnails)
API Endpoint: https://www.googleapis.com/youtube/v3/search
Service Terms: https://developers.google.com/youtube/terms/api-services-terms-of-service
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
<h4>Google Custom Search API</h4>
Purpose: Searches the web to gather factual information and current sources to enhance article accuracy and relevance.
When used: Automatically during article generation to provide the AI with up-to-date context and credible sources.
Data sent to Google: 
– Search queries based on your article topic and keywords 
– Language and region preferences 
– Your Custom Search Engine ID and API key 
– Number of results requested (typically 3-10)
Data received from Google: 
– Search result titles, URLs, and snippets 
– Page metadata
API Endpoint: https://www.googleapis.com/customsearch/v1
Service Terms: https://developers.google.com/custom-search/v1/overview
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
<h4>Privacy and Data Protection</h4>
Important notes: 
– No personal data from your website visitors (names, emails, IP addresses) is ever transmitted to external services 
– All API calls are initiated only by authenticated WordPress administrators 
– API keys and credentials are stored securely in your WordPress database (encrypted or hashed where possible) 
– Generated content is saved to your WordPress database only; Google does not retain your content beyond the time needed for API processing 
– Cost tracking data (token usage) is stored locally in your WordPress database 
– This plugin does not use cookies or collect any user data from your site visitors
GDPR Compliance: This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data from your website visitors. All external API calls are initiated exclusively by authenticated WordPress administrators for content generation purposes.
<h3>Credits</h3>
This plugin integrates with the following Google Cloud services: 
– Google Cloud Vertex AI (Gemini language models and Imagen image generation) 
– Google OAuth2 API for secure authentication 
– YouTube Data API v3 for video content 
– Google Custom Search API for web research
All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.
<h3>Support</h3>
For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit: https://eonsr.com/
<h3>License</h3>
This plugin is licensed under GPL-2.0-or-later. See https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html for details.

Mandat AEO Assistant

AI-powered content generation plugin using Google Gemini API to create long-form SEO articles with images, internal linking, and Polylang integration.

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.

Mandat AEO Assistant vs Answer Engine Optimizer (AEO)