Serphot

SEO Forge is an all-in-one solution for SEO optimization of WordPress websites, providing all the essential tools to improve search engine rankings.
<h3>Key Features:</h3>
📊 SEO Analytics & Views Counter 
* Detailed page view statistics by different time ranges 
* Interactive charts by days, weeks, months, and years 
* Track popular content 
* Author-based view statistics 
* Import/export view data
🗺️ XML Sitemaps 
* Automatic XML sitemap generation for all content types 
* Support for posts, pages, categories, tags, and authors 
* Image sitemap for improved media indexing 
* News sitemap for Google News 
* Automatic splitting of large sitemaps 
* HTML sitemap for users
🎯 SEO Meta Tags 
* Custom SEO Titles and Descriptions for all pages 
* Template support with dynamic tags 
* Progress bar to control meta length 
* Automatic canonical link generation 
* Hreflang support for multilingual sites
📱 Open Graph & Social Media 
* Configurable Open Graph tags 
* Facebook, Twitter, and other social media support 
* Automatic featured image for sharing
🏗️ Schema.org Markup 
* Automatic markup for articles, organizations, and products 
* Built-in FAQ block support 
* Author profile markup 
* Breadcrumbs 
* Structured data for different content types
🔧 Advanced SEO Tools 
* Robots.txt file management 
* Remove category base from category URLs 
* Automatic URL transliteration 
* Built-in spell checker 
* Export SEO data to Yoast SEO
🧩 Gutenberg Blocks 
* FAQ block with automatic structured data 
* Pros & Cons block 
* Full Gutenberg compatibility
🌐 Multilingual 
* Full Polylang support 
* Automatic hreflang tags 
* Localized SEO templates 
* Language-specific sitemaps
<h3>Detailed Usage Guide</h3>
<h3>🎯 Setting Up SEO Meta Tags</h3>
Step 1: Go to SEO Forge → SEO Templates
Here you can configure templates for all page types: 
– Posts 
– Pages 
– Categories 
– Tags 
– Author Archives 
– Date Archives 
– Search Results 
– 404 Pages
Step 2: Use Available Template Tags
In Title and Description fields you can use: 
– <code>{site_name}</code> – website name 
– <code>{current_title}</code> – current title (works for all page types) 
– <code>{category}</code> – category name 
– <code>{separator}</code> – separator (|) 
– <code>{year}</code> – current year
Example template for posts: 
 <code>Title: {current_title} {separator} {site_name} 
Description: Read the article "{current_title}" on {site_name}. Updated information for {year}.</code>
Step 3: Individual Settings
For each post/page you can set: 
– Meta Title (with progress bar for 50–65 characters) 
– Meta Description (with progress bar for 160–180 characters) 
– Custom URL Slug
<h3>📊 Using the Views Counter</h3>
Viewing statistics: 
1. Go to SEO Forge → View Statistics 
2. Select a time period: today, week, month, year, or all time 
3. Filter by page type, category, or author 
4. Explore interactive charts
Shortcodes: 
– <code>[ONEX-TOTAL-VIEWS]</code> – total views of the current post 
– <code>[ONEX-TODAY-VIEWS]</code> – today’s views 
– <code>[ONEX-WEEK-VIEWS]</code> – weekly views 
– <code>[ONEX-MONTH-VIEWS]</code> – monthly views 
– <code>[ONEX-AUTHOR-TOTAL-VIEWS]</code> – total views of the author 
– <code>[ONEX-AUTHOR-WEEK-VIEWS author_id="1"]</code> – author’s weekly views
PHP template usage: 
 `php 
$views_counter = \OnexSEO\Post_Views_Counter::get_instance();
echo $views_counter->get_post_views(get_the_ID()); 
echo $views_counter->get_post_views_today(get_the_ID()); 
echo $views_counter->get_post_views_this_week(get_the_ID()); 
echo $views_counter->get_post_views_this_month(get_the_ID()); 
echo $views_counter->get_post_views_range(get_the_ID(), ‘2023-01-01’, ‘2023-01-31’);
echo $views_counter->get_author_total_views(get_the_author_meta(‘ID’));
$top_posts = $views_counter->get_top_posts_by_period(‘week’, 5); 
$top_posts = $views_counter->get_top_posts_by_period(‘week’, 5, 15); // Category ID 15 
$top_posts = $views_counter->get_top_posts_by_period(‘total’, 10, null, 1); // Author ID 1 
 `
<h3>📱 Open Graph Settings</h3>
Step 1: Go to SEO Forge → Open Graph
Step 2: Configure defaults: 
– Site name for social media 
– Default description 
– Default sharing image 
– Content type (website, article, etc.)
Step 3: Per-page/post: 
– Featured Image is used automatically 
– If none, the default image is applied 
– Title and Description are pulled from SEO settings
<h3>🗺️ XML Sitemaps</h3>
Automatic generation: 
– Main sitemap: <code>yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml</code> 
– Image sitemap: <code>yourdomain.com/sitemap-images.xml</code> 
– News sitemap: <code>yourdomain.com/sitemap-news.xml</code>
Content type settings: 
1. Go to SEO Forge → Dashboard 
2. Choose which content types to include 
3. Save settings
HTML sitemap: 
1. Go to SEO Forge → Dashboard 
2. Click “Create HTML Sitemap” 
3. A new page with interactive sitemap will be generated
<h3>🏗️ Schema.org Markup</h3>
Automatically added for: 
– Articles (Article) 
– Organizations (Organization) 
– Author profiles (Person) 
– Breadcrumbs (BreadcrumbList) 
– FAQ blocks
Additional fields: 
1. Edit post/page → SEO settings section 
2. Fill in extra Schema.org fields 
3. Data will be automatically included
<h3>🧩 Gutenberg Blocks</h3>
FAQ Block: 
1. In Gutenberg editor click “+” 
2. Find “SEO FAQ” block 
3. Add questions and answers 
4. FAQPage schema is generated automatically
Pros & Cons Block: 
1. Find “Pros & Cons” block 
2. Add pros in green area 
3. Add cons in red area 
4. Customize styles if needed
<h3>🔧 Advanced Tools</h3>
Robots.txt management: 
1. Go to SEO Forge → Dashboard 
2. Edit robots.txt content 
3. Save changes
Remove category base: 
– Automatically active after installation 
– Changes <code>/category/name/</code> to <code>/name/</code>
URL transliteration: 
– Cyrillic slugs are automatically converted to Latin 
– Works for new posts/pages
Spell checker: 
– Integrated spell check in editor 
– Highlights mistakes and suggests fixes
<h3>📊 Import/Export Data</h3>
Export to Yoast SEO: 
1. Go to SEO Forge → Export to Yoast SEO 
2. Click “Start Export” 
3. All SEO data will be transferred
Import from other plugins: 
1. Go to SEO Forge → Import SEO 
2. Select source (Yoast, RankMath, etc.) 
3. Click “Import Data”
<h3>👤 Author Page SEO</h3>
Setup: 
1. Go to Users → Your Profile 
2. Scroll to “SEO settings for author page” 
3. Enable/disable indexing (noindex switch) 
4. Set SEO Title & Description for each language
Available tags for authors: 
– <code>{site_name}</code> – site name 
– <code>{current_title}</code> – author name 
– <code>{category}</code> – main category 
– <code>{separator}</code> – separator 
– <code>{year}</code> – current year
<h3>🌐 Multilingual (Polylang)</h3>
Automatic features: 
– Hreflang tag generation 
– Language-specific sitemaps 
– Localized templates
Per-language settings: 
1. Templates adapt to active languages 
2. SEO metaboxes per language 
3. Open Graph generated per language
<h3>📈 Dashboard & Analytics</h3>
Dashboard includes: 
– Quick actions 
– View statistics 
– Sitemap status 
– Configuration check
Views column in admin: 
– Automatically added to posts/pages list 
– Shows number of views 
– Sortable by views
<h3>Troubleshooting</h3>
Issue: Views not showing 
– Ensure counter is enabled 
– Check DB tables exist 
– Clear cache
Issue: Sitemaps not generating 
– Check permalink settings 
– Ensure content types are selected 
– Regenerate permalinks
Issue: SEO fields not saving 
– Check user permissions 
– Verify nonce check 
– Clear browser cache
Issue: Schema not visible 
– Test with Google Structured Data Testing Tool 
– Fill required fields 
– Check conflicts with other plugins
<h3>Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 5.0+</li>
<li>PHP 7.4+</li>
<li>MySQL 5.6+</li>
<li>Recommended: PHP 8.0+, MySQL 8.0+</li>
</ul>
<h3>Compatibility</h3>
Compatible plugins: 
* Polylang 
* WooCommerce (basic support) 
* Contact Form 7 
* Gutenberg blocks
Tested with themes: 
* Twenty Twenty-Three 
* Twenty Twenty-Two 
* Astra 
* GeneratePress 
* OceanWP
<h3>Updates</h3>
When updating, all settings/data are preserved. Recommended: 
1. Backup your site before major updates 
2. Test after updating 
3. Clear site cache 
4. Regenerate permalinks (Settings → Permalinks → Save)
<h3>Support</h3>
Official support: 
* Documentation included 
* GitHub repository 
* Developer site: https://serphot.com/
Bug reports: 
Provide: 
1. WordPress & plugin version 
2. List of active plugins 
3. Problem description 
4. Steps to reproduce
Feature requests: 
We welcome your suggestions.
<h3>License</h3>
This plugin is licensed under GPL v2 or later.
<h3>Credits</h3>
Thanks to all users for feedback. Special thanks to: 
* WordPress community 
* Polylang developers 
* Testers & contributors
<h3>Additional Information</h3>
Performance: 
* Optimized SQL queries 
* Efficient caching 
* Minimal page load impact 
* Asynchronous stats loading
Security: 
* Sanitized & escaped data 
* Nonce checks 
* User capability checks 
* SQL injection protection
Accessibility: 
* Semantic HTML 
* Keyboard navigation 
* High-contrast UI 
* Screen reader friendly
For more info visit the official plugin website.

SEO Forge

A powerful SEO plugin with support for all content types, automatic XML sitemap generation, Schema.org markup, and comprehensive analytics.

BytNexo

BytNexo SEO Manager is a professional WordPress SEO plugin that provides essential SEO features without unnecessary bloat. Designed for speed and simplicity, it offers complete SEO control while maintaining optimal website performance.
Core Features: 
✓ Complete Meta Management – Custom titles and meta descriptions 
✓ Open Graph Integration – Control social sharing previews for platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp 
✓ Twitter Cards – Optimized Twitter sharing with large image cards 
✓ Schema.org Markup – JSON-LD structured data for better search visibility 
✓ Social Image Management – Default images with featured image priority 
✓ Canonical URLs – Prevent duplicate content issues 
✓ Robots Meta Control – Set noindex, nofollow directives 
✓ Quick Edit Support – Edit SEO from post listings 
✓ Custom Post Types – Enable SEO for any content type 
✓ Live Previews – See Google and Facebook previews instantly 
✓ Admin Columns – Quick SEO status overview
<h4>Why Choose BytNexo SEO Manager?</h4>
<ul>
<li>Lightweight & Fast: Minimal code, maximum performance – won’t slow down your site</li>
<li>Classic Editor Optimized: Seamless integration with WordPress Classic Editor</li>
<li>Essential SEO Features: Only essential features, no unnecessary addons or upsells</li>
<li>Professional Interface: Clean, tabbed metabox with intuitive design</li>
<li>Social Media Ready: Full Open Graph and Twitter Cards implementation</li>
<li>Structured Data: Automatic Schema.org JSON-LD markup following Google guidelines</li>
<li>Secure: WordPress coding standards and proper data sanitization</li>
<li>Easy Setup: Configure in minutes, works out of the box</li>
</ul>
<h4>Perfect For:</h4>
<ul>
<li>WordPress Site Owners wanting professional SEO without complexity</li>
<li>Developers who need clean, maintainable SEO code</li>
<li>Content Creators needing social media optimization</li>
<li>Agencies managing multiple client websites</li>
<li>Anyone using Classic Editor who wants seamless integration</li>
</ul>
<h3>Getting Started</h3>
<h3>Step 1: Configure Settings</h3>
<ol>
<li>Go to “BytNexo SEO” in your WordPress admin menu</li>
<li>General Configuration:
<ul>
<li>Select post types where SEO Manager should appear</li>
<li>Upload a default social image (recommended: 1200×630 pixels)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Social Media Integration (Optional):
<ul>
<li>Add Twitter username for Twitter Card attribution</li>
<li>Add Facebook App ID for Facebook Insights</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<h3>Step 2: Set Up Individual Posts/Pages</h3>
<ol>
<li>Edit any post or page in Classic Editor</li>
<li>Find the “BytNexo SEO Manager” metabox below the content editor</li>
<li>Core SEO Tab:
<ul>
<li>Meta Title (50-60 characters optimal)</li>
<li>Meta Description (150-160 characters optimal)</li>
<li>Keywords (optional)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Social Sharing Tab:
<ul>
<li>Open Graph titles and descriptions</li>
<li>Twitter Card titles and descriptions</li>
<li>Social image preview (featured images take priority)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Advanced Tab:
<ul>
<li>Canonical URL override</li>
<li>Robots meta directives</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Preview Tab:
<ul>
<li>See Google search preview</li>
<li>See Facebook share preview</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<h3>Step 3: Quick Editing</h3>
<ol>
<li>Go to Posts → All Posts or Pages → All Pages</li>
<li>Use “Quick Edit” to update SEO titles and descriptions in bulk</li>
<li>The SEO column shows which posts have custom SEO configured</li>
</ol>
<h3>Privacy & Security</h3>
BytNexo SEO Manager follows strict WordPress security standards:
<ul>
<li>No Data Collection: Does not collect, store, or send user data to external servers</li>
<li>Data Sanitization: All user input is sanitized using WordPress security functions</li>
<li>Capability Checks: Proper user capability verification before any action</li>
<li>Nonce Protection: Security nonces for all form submissions to prevent CSRF attacks</li>
<li>Escaped Output: All frontend meta tags use proper escaping functions</li>
<li>WordPress Standards: Follows WordPress coding standards and security guidelines</li>
<li>Clean Uninstall: Completely removes all plugin data when uninstalled</li>
<li>Session Security: Uses WordPress authentication system securely</li>
</ul>
<h3>Developer Documentation</h3>
BytNexo SEO Manager is built with extensibility in mind. Developers can customize functionality using WordPress filters and actions.
Requires basic knowledge of WordPress hooks.
<h3>Filters</h3>
The following filters allow modification of SEO behavior and output.
<pre><code>// Filter enabled post types
apply_filters( 'bytnexo_seo_manager_enabled_post_types', $post_types );

// Add or remove SEO metabox fields
apply_filters( 'bytnexo_seo_manager_meta_fields', $meta_fields );

// Modify Schema.org JSON-LD structured data
apply_filters( 'bytnexo_seo_manager_schema_data', $schema, $post );

// Customize Open Graph meta tags
apply_filters( 'bytnexo_seo_manager_og_tags', $og_tags, $post );

// Customize Twitter Card meta tags
apply_filters( 'bytnexo_seo_manager_twitter_tags', $twitter_tags, $post );

// Change default social fallback image
apply_filters( 'bytnexo_seo_manager_fallback_image', $image_url );

// Modify archive page meta description
apply_filters( 'bytnexo_seo_manager_archive_description', $description );
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<h3>Actions</h3>
The following actions allow execution of custom logic at specific points.
<pre><code>// Fires before SEO metabox output
do_action( 'bytnexo_seo_manager_before_metabox', $post );

// Fires after SEO metabox output
do_action( 'bytnexo_seo_manager_after_metabox', $post );

// Fires after settings are saved
do_action( 'bytnexo_seo_manager_settings_saved', $settings );

// Fires before frontend SEO tags output
do_action( 'bytnexo_seo_manager_frontend_output', $post );
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<h3>Usage Examples</h3>
Below are practical examples demonstrating how to extend plugin functionality.
<pre><code>// Enable SEO for custom post types
add_filter( 'bytnexo_seo_manager_enabled_post_types', function( $post_types ) {
 $post_types[] = 'portfolio';
 $post_types[] = 'testimonial';
 return $post_types;
} );

// Modify schema data for WooCommerce products
add_filter( 'bytnexo_seo_manager_schema_data', function( $schema, $post ) {
 if ( is_singular( 'product' ) ) {
 $schema['@type'] = 'Product';
 $schema['brand'] = array(
 '@type' => 'Brand',
 'name' => get_bloginfo( 'name' ),
 );
 }
 return $schema;
}, 10, 2 );

// Change default social image
add_filter( 'bytnexo_seo_manager_fallback_image', function( $image_url ) {
 return 'https://example.com/custom-default-image.jpg';
} );
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BytNexo SEO Manager

Lightweight WordPress SEO plugin with meta tags, Open Graph, Twitter Cards, and Schema markup. Optimized for performance and Classic Editor.

SEO Forge vs BytNexo SEO Manager