AI Snippet SEO Pro Documentation
Create flawlessly optimised, Google-friendly SEO snippets for any post, page or taxonomy with a single click.
Contents
1. What is AI Snippet SEO Pro?
AI Snippet SEO Pro communicates with the RankPilotAI API via a site-specific key and a usage-based token pool. Each generation request consumes tokens according to the GPT model you select:
| GPT Model | Tokens per Snippet |
|---|---|
| 🟢 GPT-4 Turbo | 1 token |
| 🔵 GPT-4.1 | 3 tokens |
| 🟣 GPT-4o | 5 tokens |
2. Key Features
- Instant AI snippets for Posts, Pages, WooCommerce Products & Categories.
- Bulk generation directly from list tables with a Generate with AI bulk action.
- Quick Filters on Posts list (Has/Missing KW, Poor/Fair/Excellent).
- Colour-coded Snippet Score calculated on six industry-standard criteria.
- Custom prompt field to inject brand tone or extra guidelines.
- Model picker (Turbo / 4.1 / 4o) with greyed-out tiers that unlock as you upgrade.
- Index / No-index toggles for every content type.
- Automatic slug rewrite with 301 redirect (optional).
- Usage dashboard inside your RankPilotAI account.
3. System Requirements
- WordPress 5.8 or later
- PHP 7.4+
- A RankPilotAI account (Free or Paid)
- An active Site Key with available tokens
4. Installation
- Download the ZIP from your RankPilotAI dashboard.
- In WordPress go to Plugins → Add New → Upload, choose the ZIP and click Install Now.
- Activate the plugin.
- Go to AI Snippet SEO Pro in the sidebar, paste your Site Key and click Save.
Tip: On first activation the plugin generates a placeholder key for convenience; swap it with the real Site Key from your RankPilotAI dashboard before you start generating.
5. Licensing & Tokens
Every generation deducts 1–5 tokens depending on the model you pick (see §1).
| Plan | Included Tokens |
|---|---|
| Free | 25 complimentary tokens |
| Starter | 100 tokens / month |
| Creator | 400 tokens / month |
| Expert | 1,200 tokens / month |
| Token Packs | One-off lifetime top-ups (100 → 5,000) |
When tokens reach 0 the UI will show “No tokens left” and generation is blocked until you top-up.
6. Quick-Start Workflow
| Action | Where | Steps |
|---|---|---|
| Single Post / Page | Edit screen | Click Generate with AI → wait ~5 s → fields auto-populate & score updates. |
| Bulk Posts | Posts → All Posts | Select rows → Bulk actions → Generate with AI Snippet SEO Pro → Apply. |
| Bulk Categories / Tags | Posts → Categories (Categories, Tags, WooCommerce Product Categories/Tags) | Same as above. |
7. The Meta Box Explained
| Field | Purpose | Best-practice rule |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Keyword | Primary keyword(s), comma-separated | Must appear verbatim in Title and Description |
| SEO Title | <title> element | 30–60 characters |
| Meta Description | <meta name="description"> | 120–160 characters |
| Snippet Score | Quality meter (0–100) | ≥ 67 = Fair, 100 = Excellent |
The colour bars and live checklist update in real time as you type or when AI fills the fields.
8. SEO Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| GPT Model | Turbo (fast, cheap), 4.1 (balanced) or 4o (premium). |
| Custom Prompt | Optional extra instructions appended to RankPilotAI’s expert prompt. |
| Index? | Tells search engines to index or no-index each content-type. |
| Auto-update URL Slug | Overwrite slug with AI suggestion and create a 301 redirect automatically. |
Greyed-out options indicate a plan upgrade is required.
Note: 301 redirect is automatic for posts/pages only. For taxonomies, manage redirects separately.
9. RankPilotAI Account Dashboard
- Navigate to Account Dashboard → AI Snippet SEO Pro → Usage.
- View per-site usage, remaining pool and progress bar.
- Click Buy Tokens or Upgrade Plan when you’re running low.
10. Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| “No Site Token configured” notice | Site Key field empty | Paste your key & save. |
| “No tokens left. Please upgrade.” | Token pool exhausted | Buy a pack or upgrade plan. |
| “Not enough tokens for the selected model” | Chosen model costs more tokens than you have | Select a cheaper model (e.g. GPT-4 Turbo) or add tokens. |
| Connection error to API | Firewall / wrong HTTPS | Whitelist rankpilotai.com and verify SSL. |
| Greyed-out GPT-4o option | Plan doesn’t include 4o | Upgrade to Creator / Expert. |
11. Frequently Asked Questions
Does it overwrite Yoast or Rank Math fields?
To write directly into Rank Math fields, use our AI Snippet SEO Helper plugin instead.
Can I customise the prompt for a single post?
How are tokens counted on bulk runs?
12. Changelog (excerpt)
- v 4.0 – Model picker, token costs 1-3-5, slug auto-rewrite, multi-taxonomy bulk gen.
- v 3.5 – Snippet Score in post list + sorting.
- v 3.0 – RankPilotAI usage dashboard integration.
- v 2.x – Token packs & PMPro tiers.
- v 1.0 – Initial release.
13. Developer Hooks
| Hook | Type | When it fires |
|---|---|---|
wp_ajax_aissp_generate_snippet | Ajax action | Triggered during single-post generation. |
wp_ajax_aissp_bulk_tick / wp_ajax_aissp_bulk_cancel | Ajax actions | Bulk job processor / cancel. |
aissp_http_args, aissp_http_retry_codes, aissp_http_retries, aissp_http_result | Filters | Tweak JSON HTTP request args & retry behaviour. |
aissp_bulk_endpoint | Filter | Override /snippet-bulk endpoint URL. |
aissp_calc_score | Filter | Modify the calculated score/color result. |
14. Prevent Rank Math from Overriding Your Snippets
Recommended: Use Rank Math together with
AI Snippet SEO Helper for meta titles & descriptions.
If you still prefer AI Snippet SEO Pro to output the meta tags while keeping Rank Math
for schema/analytics, add the filters below to your site’s
functions.php
(or place them in a small must-use/custom plugin).
add_filter('rank_math/frontend/title', '__return_empty_string');
add_filter('rank_math/frontend/description', '__return_empty_string');This disables Rank Math’s title and description output while keeping other SEO features intact.
15. Support
Docs & FAQs: rankpilotai.com/docs
Email: [email protected]
Slack: #rankpilotai-support
Feel free to reach out—our team will be happy to help you boost your on-page SEO with AI!