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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 relies on several external Google Cloud APIs to function. Below is detailed information about each service, the data transmitted, and links to their terms of service and privacy policies.
<h4>1. Google Cloud Vertex AI (Gemini API)</h4>
What it does: Generates article text content using Google’s Gemini language models (gemini-2.0-flash, gemini-2.5-pro, gemini-2.5-flash, gemini-2.5-flash-lite).
When it’s used: Every time you click “Create Article” in the Article Studio, or when using the automatic translation feature.
Data sent: 
– Article prompts (topic, keywords, target audience, language preferences) 
– Source text for translation (when using Polylang translation feature) 
– User-configured generation parameters (word count, style, etc.)
Data received: 
– Generated article HTML content 
– SEO metadata suggestions 
– Token usage statistics for cost calculation
API Endpoint: <code>https://us-central1-aiplatform.googleapis.com/v1/projects/{project_id}/locations/us-central1/publishers/google/models/</code>
Service Provider: Google LLC
Terms of Service: https://cloud.google.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
<h4>2. Google Cloud Vertex AI (Imagen API)</h4>
What it does: Generates AI images for featured images and in-content illustrations using Google’s Imagen 4.0 model.
When it’s used: When you click “Generate Images” after article creation.
Data sent: 
– Text prompts describing the desired image 
– Image generation parameters (aspect ratio, style preferences) 
– Google Cloud authentication credentials (Service Account)
Data received: 
– Base64-encoded PNG image data 
– No personal data is collected or transmitted
API Endpoint: <code>https://us-central1-aiplatform.googleapis.com/v1/projects/{project_id}/locations/us-central1/publishers/google/models/imagen-4.0-generate-001:predict</code>
Service Provider: Google LLC
Terms of Service: https://cloud.google.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
<h4>3. Google OAuth2 API</h4>
What it does: Authenticates your Google Cloud Service Account to access Vertex AI APIs securely.
When it’s used: Automatically during every API call to Gemini or Imagen (token is cached for 55 minutes).
Data sent: 
– JWT (JSON Web Token) signed with your Service Account private key 
– Service Account email address 
– Timestamp and expiration data
Data received: 
– Temporary access token (valid for 1 hour) 
– Token expiration time
API Endpoint: <code>https://oauth2.googleapis.com/token</code>
Service Provider: Google LLC
Terms of Service: https://developers.google.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
<h4>4. YouTube Data API v3</h4>
What it does: Searches for and retrieves YouTube video information to embed relevant videos in articles.
When it’s used: Only when “Generate YouTube Video” option is enabled during article creation.
Data sent: 
– Search query (text keywords) 
– Language and region preferences (if Vietnamese content is selected) 
– Your YouTube Data API key
Data received: 
– Video ID, title, description 
– Channel name 
– Upload date 
– Video thumbnail URL
API Endpoint: <code>https://www.googleapis.com/youtube/v3/search</code>
Service Provider: Google LLC
Terms of Service: https://developers.google.com/youtube/terms/api-services-terms-of-service
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
<h4>5. Google Custom Search API (Programmable Search Engine)</h4>
What it does: Searches the web to gather factual information and sources for article generation.
When it’s used: Automatically during article generation to provide AI with up-to-date context and sources.
Data sent: 
– Search query (article topic/keywords) 
– Language and region preferences 
– Your Custom Search Engine ID and API key 
– Number of results requested (typically 3-10)
Data received: 
– Search result titles and URLs 
– Page snippets (short text excerpts) 
– No personal user data is transmitted
API Endpoint: <code>https://www.googleapis.com/customsearch/v1</code>
Service Provider: Google LLC
Terms of Service: https://developers.google.com/custom-search/v1/overview
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
<h4>Important Privacy Notes</h4>
<ul>
<li>No user personal data (names, emails, IP addresses) is ever sent to these external services</li>
<li>All API keys and credentials are stored securely in your WordPress database</li>
<li>Generated content is saved to your WordPress site only; Google does not retain your article content beyond API processing</li>
<li>Cost tracking data (token usage) is stored locally in your WordPress database</li>
<li>You have full control over what content is generated and can review everything before publishing</li>
</ul>
<h4>GDPR Compliance</h4>
This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data from your website visitors. All external API calls are initiated by authenticated WordPress administrators only.
<h3>Credits</h3>
This plugin uses the following external services: 
– Google Cloud Vertex AI (Gemini and Imagen) 
– Google OAuth2 API 
– YouTube Data API v3 
– Google Custom Search API
All trademarks are 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 the GPL-2.0-or-later license.

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.

Syed Tarikul Islam

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is the next evolution of SEO. This plugin helps you optimize your content specifically for answer engines, featured snippets, and voice search results.
Key Features:
<ul>
<li>Automatic question detection and FAQ generation</li>
<li>Structured data markup for rich results</li>
<li>Direct answer optimization for voice search</li>
<li>HowTo and Definition schema support</li>
<li>Target question identification</li>
<li>Content analysis for answer opportunities</li>
</ul>
With the rise of voice search and AI-powered answer engines, traditional SEO isn’t enough anymore. This plugin gives you the tools to:
<ul>
<li>Increase your chances of appearing in featured snippets</li>
<li>Optimize for voice search queries</li>
<li>Structure your content for better machine understanding</li>
<li>Track and target specific questions</li>
<li>Improve your content’s answer potential</li>
</ul>
<h3>Roadmap</h3>
<ul>
<li>Integration with Google’s People Also Ask data</li>
<li>Voice search performance analytics</li>
<li>AI-powered answer quality scoring</li>
<li>Content gap analysis for unanswered questions</li>
<li>Multilingual support</li>
</ul>
<h3>Additional Information</h3>
For support, visit <a href="https://tarikul.blog" rel="nofollow ugc">https://tarikul.blog</a> or contact via <a href="mailto:support@tarikul.blog" rel="nofollow ugc">support@tarikul.blog</a>.
<h3>Credits</h3>
<ul>
<li>Inspired by the growing importance of answer engines</li>
<li>Uses WordPress core functionality for maximum compatibility</li>
<li>Schema.org standards for structured data</li>
</ul>

Answer Engine Optimization

Optimize your content for answer engines like Google's featured snippets, voice search, and AI-powered answer systems.

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