=== VisibleFirst – AI SEO for ChatGPT, Claude & Gemini === Contributors: visiblefirst Tags: seo, ai, aeo, schema, open graph Requires at least: 5.8 Tested up to: 6.9 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 3.2.26 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html The first WordPress SEO plugin built for the AI era. Get found by Google AND by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity. == Description == = Is AI Recommending YOUR Business... Or Your Competitors? = **2.4 billion searches happen monthly on AI assistants.** ChatGPT alone processes over 100 million queries per week. Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity are growing exponentially. When your customers ask "What's the best [your service] in [your city]?" – are they finding you? Or are they finding your competitors? **67% of customers now use AI to research businesses before buying.** If your content isn't optimized for AI assistants, you're invisible to a massive and growing share of your potential customers. = Remember "Mobile First"? Welcome to AI First. = For over a decade, SEO meant optimizing for Google's blue links. That era is ending. AI-powered search is replacing traditional results. Google's AI Overviews, ChatGPT's web browsing, Claude's research capabilities – they're all changing how people find information. And they require a completely different optimization approach. **VisibleFirst is the first WordPress plugin built from the ground up for this new reality.** Not AI bolted onto a legacy SEO plugin. Not features added as an afterthought. A complete visibility platform designed for how search works today. = The Problem We Solve = For nearly two decades, we watched good businesses stay invisible. Not because they weren't good at what they do – but because our industry made visibility feel impossible: * **Confusing audit tools** that identify problems but never solve them * **Marketing tactics** that change with every algorithm update * **Fragmented tools** handling disconnected pieces of the puzzle * **Legacy SEO plugins** with AI features bolted on as an afterthought Good businesses deserve to be found. Not someday. Not after mastering 300 SEO tactics. Not after hiring an expensive agency. **Now. Today. With the business you have and the budget you have.** That's why we built VisibleFirst. = What Makes VisibleFirst Different = **We pioneered Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)** While other plugins focus exclusively on Google, VisibleFirst optimizes your content for AI assistants. We were among the first to implement llms.txt – the emerging standard that helps AI crawlers understand your website (think robots.txt, but for LLMs). **We generate complete content, not just metadata** Other plugins help you write better titles and descriptions. VisibleFirst creates entire researched blog posts, complete with AI-generated featured images. Our multi-AI pipeline uses Claude for writing, Perplexity for research, Gemini for editing, and DALL-E 3 for images. **We create images, not just text** Need a featured image? Social media graphic? Open Graph image? VisibleFirst generates them on demand using DALL-E 3, optimized for each platform's specifications. **We don't nickel and dime** Every feature is available on every plan – including Free. No "upgrade to unlock" walls. No artificial limitations. The only difference between plans is how many AI credits you get. = Three Visibility Channels, One Plugin = VisibleFirst optimizes your content across three critical channels: **Search Engine Optimization (SEO)** Traditional search visibility for Google, Bing, and other search engines. * AI-powered title generation that captures search intent * Meta description optimization for higher click-through rates * Focus keyword analysis with actionable recommendations * 100-point SEO scoring with detailed breakdowns * SERP preview showing exactly how you'll appear in search results * Content recommendations based on top-ranking competitors **Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)** The new discipline of getting cited by AI assistants. * llms.txt generator – the robots.txt for AI crawlers * Schema.org structured data that AI assistants actually use * AI visibility scoring across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity * Content clarity analysis ensuring AI can parse your content * Citation optimization for AI-generated answers **Social Media Optimization (SMO)** Make your content shine when shared on social platforms. * Open Graph tag management for Facebook and LinkedIn * Twitter Card optimization for maximum engagement * Social preview tool showing exactly how shares will appear * AI-generated social images sized for each platform * SMO scoring with improvement recommendations = Comprehensive Feature List = **AI Content Generation** * Full blog post creation with research and citations * Multi-AI pipeline (Claude writes, Perplexity researches, Gemini edits) * Featured image generation using DALL-E 3 * Social image generation optimized per platform * Alt text generation for accessibility and SEO * Bulk content generation for multiple posts **SEO Tools** * AI-powered SEO title generator * Meta description optimizer * Focus keyword analysis * Keyword density checker * Content length recommendations * Heading structure analysis * Internal linking suggestions * 100-point SEO scoring * SERP preview * Robots.txt editor * XML sitemap support * Canonical URL management **AEO Tools** * llms.txt generator (standard and extended versions) * llms.txt file management and hosting * Schema.org markup generator (20+ types) * AI visibility scoring * Content clarity analyzer * Question-answer format optimizer * Citation-ready content formatting * AI crawler instructions **SMO Tools** * Open Graph meta tags * Twitter Card meta tags * Social preview tool * Platform-specific image generation * Share optimization scoring * Facebook debugger integration * LinkedIn post inspector support **Technical SEO** * 301/302 redirect manager * Redirect import/export * Broken link detection * Alt text bulk editor * Image optimization recommendations * Page speed insights * Mobile optimization checks **Analytics & Reporting** * Site-wide visibility dashboard * Per-page optimization tracking * AI activity log with undo capability * Credit usage monitoring * Optimization opportunity alerts * Before/after comparisons **Integrations** * Works alongside Yoast SEO * Works alongside Rank Math * Works alongside All in One SEO * Gutenberg editor support * Classic editor support * Elementor compatibility * 1-click migration from other SEO plugins = Free Forever – 5,000 Credits/Month = This is not a crippled demo. This is not a 14-day trial. This is a fully-functional visibility platform with 5,000 AI credits every single month, forever, for free. **What you get with Free:** * Complete site-wide visibility scoring (SEO, AEO, SMO) * Full AI-powered title and description generation * Complete llms.txt generator and manager * All Schema.org structured data types * Full Open Graph and Twitter Card management * Complete redirect manager (301/302) * All bulk optimization tools * Complete SERP preview functionality * Full per-page optimization tracking * AI activity log with undo * All future features as they're released **What Free does NOT include:** * Feature limitations (there are none) * Artificial restrictions (there are none) * "Upgrade to unlock" walls (there are none) The only difference between Free and paid plans is how many AI credits you receive each month. = Subscription Plans = Need more credits? Choose a plan that fits your needs: **Starter – $19/month** 10,000 credits monthly. Perfect for growing sites that need more AI power. **Growth – $49/month** 25,000 credits monthly. For businesses serious about visibility everywhere. Our most popular plan. **Agency – $149/month** 50,000 credits monthly. For agencies and consultants managing multiple client sites. All plans include: * All features (same as Free) * Priority support * Multi-site licensing (use on up to 3 sites) * Monthly credit refresh * Cancel anytime = Credit Packs = Need a one-time boost? Purchase credit packs that never expire: * **Boost Pack** – 5,000 credits for $19 * **Power Pack** – 15,000 credits for $49 * **Mega Pack** – 30,000 credits for $149 Credit packs are perfect for: * One-time bulk optimization projects * Seasonal content pushes * Website launches or relaunches * Topping up between subscription renewals = How Credits Work = Every AI operation uses credits: * Generate an SEO title: ~10 credits * Generate a meta description: ~10 credits * Generate alt text: ~5 credits * Generate a full blog post: ~100-200 credits * Generate a featured image: ~50 credits * Analyze content clarity: ~20 credits Free users get 5,000 credits monthly – enough for hundreds of optimizations. Subscribers get more. Credit packs provide additional capacity that never expires. = Real Results from Real Users = > "We went from 0 AI mentions to 6 in just 3 weeks. ChatGPT is now recommending us when people ask about coffee roasters in Portland." > — *Local Coffee Roaster* > "Our AI visibility score jumped from 12% to 89%. We're now showing up in Claude and Gemini responses for our key services." > — *B2B Packaging Company* > "Demo requests increased 2.3x after implementing VisibleFirst recommendations. The llms.txt file alone was a game-changer." > — *SaaS Company* = Works With Your Existing Setup = Already using another SEO plugin? VisibleFirst plays nice. **Coexistence Mode** Run VisibleFirst alongside Yoast, Rank Math, or All in One SEO. Choose which plugin handles which features. Get AEO capabilities without disrupting your existing workflow. **Migration Mode** Ready to switch? VisibleFirst imports your existing SEO data with one click. No lost rankings. No manual re-entry. Seamless transition. = About VisibleFirst = VisibleFirst was founded by Dwight Davis, a digital marketing veteran with six years at Intuit managing a $256 million budget and a team of 28. After watching both enterprises and small businesses struggle with the same visibility challenges, he built the platform he wished existed. Based in Boise, Idaho, VisibleFirst is on a mission to make visibility accessible to every business – not just those with enterprise budgets or dedicated marketing teams. We believe that if you're good at what you do, people should be able to find you. That's it. That's the whole mission. = Technical Requirements = * WordPress 5.8 or higher * PHP 7.4 or higher * MySQL 5.6 or higher * HTTPS recommended (required for some AI features) * No additional server requirements = Support & Documentation = * **Documentation**: Comprehensive guides at visiblefirst.com/docs * **Support Forum**: WordPress.org support forum * **Email Support**: support@visiblefirst.com * **Priority Support**: Available for subscribers == Installation == **From WordPress Dashboard:** 1. Go to Plugins → Add New 2. Search for "VisibleFirst" 3. Click "Install Now" then "Activate" 4. Navigate to VisibleFirst in your admin menu 5. Check your visibility scores and start optimizing **Manual Installation:** 1. Download the plugin from WordPress.org 2. Upload to `/wp-content/plugins/visiblefirst/` 3. Activate through the Plugins menu 4. Navigate to VisibleFirst in your admin menu **No API keys required. No complicated setup. Works immediately.** == Frequently Asked Questions == = What is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)? = AEO is the practice of optimizing your content to be cited by AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity. When someone asks "What's the best Italian restaurant in Denver?" you want YOUR restaurant in that answer. Traditional SEO focuses on ranking in search results. AEO focuses on being the answer that AI provides directly to users. = What is llms.txt? = llms.txt is an emerging standard (similar to robots.txt) that helps AI assistants understand your website. It provides context about your business, key pages, services, and expertise – giving AI crawlers the information they need to accurately represent your business in their responses. VisibleFirst was among the first plugins to support llms.txt, giving early adopters a significant advantage. = Do I need to replace my current SEO plugin? = No! VisibleFirst can run alongside Yoast SEO, Rank Math, All in One SEO, and others. Our coexistence mode lets you choose which plugin handles which features. That said, VisibleFirst includes complete SEO functionality, so you can use it as your only SEO plugin if you prefer. = Is my content safe? = Yes. AI features process your content to generate optimizations, but we never store your content or use it for AI training. All processing happens in real-time and is immediately discarded. See our [Privacy Policy](https://visiblefirst.com/privacy-policy/) for complete details. = How is this different from Yoast or Rank Math? = Traditional SEO plugins optimize for Google's search results. VisibleFirst optimizes for that AND for AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Key differences: * **AEO capabilities**: llms.txt support, AI visibility scoring, citation optimization * **Content generation**: Full blog posts with research, not just metadata suggestions * **Image generation**: DALL-E 3 images created on demand * **Multi-AI approach**: Uses Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, and Perplexity together = What AI models does VisibleFirst use? = VisibleFirst uses a multi-AI approach, selecting the best model for each task: * **Claude (Anthropic)**: Primary content generation and analysis * **GPT-4 (OpenAI)**: Complex reasoning and content optimization * **DALL-E 3 (OpenAI)**: Image generation * **Gemini (Google)**: Content editing and refinement * **Perplexity**: Research and fact-checking = Are there any hidden fees? = No. The subscription price is the price. There are no setup fees, no per-site fees, no "pro" features locked behind additional paywalls. = Can I cancel anytime? = Yes. All subscriptions can be cancelled anytime from your customer portal. You'll retain access until the end of your billing period. = Do unused credits roll over? = Monthly subscription credits refresh each month and don't roll over. However, credit pack purchases never expire – they remain in your account until used. == External Services == VisibleFirst connects to external services to provide AI-powered features. Your content is processed but never stored or used for training. **VisibleFirst API** (visiblefirst.com) Handles AI content generation, license validation, and credit tracking. [Terms of Service](https://visiblefirst.com/terms-of-service/) | [Privacy Policy](https://visiblefirst.com/privacy-policy/) **AI Providers** Claude (Anthropic), GPT-4/DALL-E (OpenAI), Gemini (Google), Perplexity [Anthropic Privacy](https://www.anthropic.com/privacy) | [OpenAI Privacy](https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy) | [Google Privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) | [Perplexity Privacy](https://www.perplexity.ai/privacy) **Stripe** Secure payment processing for subscriptions and credit packs. [Stripe Privacy](https://stripe.com/privacy) == Screenshots == 1. **Visibility Dashboard** – See your SEO, AEO, and SMO scores at a glance with actionable recommendations 2. **Post Editor Metabox** – AI-powered optimization right where you write, with real-time scoring 3. **llms.txt Generator** – Create and manage your AI crawler instructions with our 3-phase pipeline 4. **Bulk Optimization Tools** – Optimize hundreds of posts with AI-generated titles, descriptions, and alt text 5. **Redirect Manager** – Manage 301/302 redirects with easy import/export 6. **AI Activity Log** – Track every AI operation with one-click undo capability 7. **SERP Preview** – See exactly how your pages will appear in Google search results 8. **Social Preview** – Preview how your content will look when shared on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn == Changelog == = 3.2.26 = * SECURITY: Moved llms.txt generation prompt to server-side API * Prompts and API keys are no longer exposed in client plugin = 3.2.25 = * FIX: llms.txt generation now handles large sites by truncating crawl data to fit API token limits * Prevents "prompt too long" errors on sites with extensive content = 3.2.24 = * WordPress.org Plugin Directory launch * Comprehensive readme with full feature documentation = 3.2.23 = * External Services documentation updates = 3.2.22 = * Plugin checker compliance updates * Customer portal improvements = 3.2.21 = * Prominent credits display on dashboard * Redesigned settings page = 3.2.0 = * NEW: llms.txt Generator v2 with 3-phase AI pipeline * NEW: Deep site crawl for comprehensive llms.txt * NEW: Extended version (llms-full.txt) with blog summaries * NEW: Progress UI with stage indicators during generation * NEW: Crawl stats display * IMPROVED: Logical page grouping in llms.txt = 3.0.0 = * MAJOR: Complete platform rebuild * All features available on every tier * 5,000 free credits/month * Credit packs that never expire * Bulk AI tools for everyone * Multi-site licensing == Upgrade Notice == = 3.2.26 = Security improvement: AI prompts now handled server-side. = 3.2.25 = Fixes llms.txt generation errors on large sites. = 3.2.24 = Now available on WordPress.org! Install directly from your WordPress dashboard. All features included free.