Site-First SEO

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On-site SEO for WordPress: content audits, internal links, redirects, image alt checks, sitemaps, and a lightweight visits tracker.

Author:POTAR (profile at wordpress.org)
WordPress version required:6.0
WordPress version tested:6.9.4
Plugin version:1.0.10
Added to WordPress repository:26-08-2025
Last updated:16-03-2026
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Total downloads:726
Active installs:10+
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Site-First SEO is the modern WordPress SEO plugin designed for both traditional SEO and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). Instead of relying on third-party APIs, Site-First SEO helps you optimize your site directly, so you perform better in Google search results and emerging AI-driven engines like ChatGPT, Bing Copilot, Perplexity, and Gemini.

Whether you’re running a personal blog, a business site, or managing multiple client websites, Site-First SEO helps you analyze, optimize, and improve:

???? Core Features

  • Content Quality Audit: Check readability, keyword density, and on-page SEO signals.
  • Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) Tools: Ensure your site is “AI-ready” with answerability checks, structured data validation, and authority scoring for better visibility in generative search.
  • Internal Links Analysis: Find orphan pages, improve site architecture, and boost crawl depth.
  • Image & Link Audit: Catch missing alt tags, broken links, and critical SEO errors.
  • Redirect Manager & 404 Log: Easily create redirects, monitor 404s, recover lost SEO value, and block abusive IPs from 404 activity.
  • Visits Tracker: Lightweight, privacy-friendly analytics that include AI crawler detection (e.g., GPTBot, PerplexityBot, ClaudeBot).
  • XML Sitemap Generator: Automatic, clean sitemaps that search engines understand.
  • Module Controls: Enable or disable major modules from a central settings screen to keep the plugin tailored to each site.

???? Why Choose Site-First SEO?

  • Built for GEO: Stay ahead with Generative Engine Optimization support.
  • API-free: No Google API keys needed, works right away.
  • Lightweight & fast: Minimal overhead, optimized database queries.
  • Clean interface: Essential SEO tools, no constant upsells.
  • Agency-friendly: Clear reports, content scoring, and client-ready insights.

Unlike bulky SEO plugins such as Yoast, Rank Math, or All in One SEO, Site-First SEO focuses on practical on-site optimization and the future of AI-driven search visibility.

???? Who Is It For?

  • WordPress users who want SEO essentials without bloat
  • Agencies and freelancers who need client-friendly SEO + GEO reports
  • Bloggers and businesses preparing for AI-driven search engines
  • Professionals seeking a lightweight alternative to larger SEO plugins

Credits

Developed by Michael Winchester
For documentation and updates, visit https://michaelwinchester.com

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