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AI Search Pro Documentation

Complete guide to configuring and using the AI Search Pro plugin for WordPress

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General Settings
OpenAI Configuration
Gemini Configuration
Analytics Dashboard
Content Indexing

General Settings

Core configuration for AI-powered search functionality

AI Search Pro General Settings Panel
Overview

The General Settings panel is your command center for AI Search Pro. This is where you enable the plugin, select your preferred AI provider, and configure how search results are displayed to your visitors.

Configuration Options
  • Enable AI Search

    Master switch to activate or deactivate AI-powered search across your entire site.

  • AI Provider

    Choose between OpenAI (GPT models) or Google Gemini as your AI backend.

  • Response Mode

    Select conversational AI answers or enhanced traditional search results.

  • Answer Length

    Control how detailed AI responses should be (brief, moderate, or comprehensive).

  • Fallback Behavior

    Define what happens when AI cannot find relevant content to answer a query.

OpenAI Configuration

Connect and configure OpenAI GPT models for intelligent search

OpenAI API Configuration Panel
Overview

Configure your OpenAI integration to leverage the power of GPT models. Enter your API credentials, select your preferred model, and fine-tune generation parameters for optimal results.

Configuration Options
  • API Key

    Your OpenAI API key from platform.openai.com. Stored securely with encryption.

  • Model Selection

    Choose from GPT-4o, GPT-4, GPT-4-turbo, or GPT-3.5-turbo based on your needs and budget.

  • Temperature

    Adjust creativity (0.0 = precise/deterministic, 1.0 = creative/varied). Recommended: 0.3-0.7 for search.

  • Max Tokens

    Maximum length of AI responses. Higher values allow longer answers but increase API costs.

Pro Tip: For most search applications, GPT-4o offers the best balance of quality and cost. Use a temperature of 0.3-0.5 for factual content and 0.6-0.8 for creative responses.

Google Gemini Configuration

Set up Google’s Gemini AI for powerful search capabilities

Google Gemini API Configuration Panel
Overview

Google Gemini offers competitive pricing and excellent performance for content-based queries. Configure your Gemini API access and customize safety settings to match your site’s requirements.

Configuration Options
  • API Key

    Your Google AI Studio API key from aistudio.google.com.

  • Model Selection

    Choose Gemini Pro for text or Gemini Pro Vision for multimodal capabilities.

Cost Savings: Gemini Pro typically costs 50-70% less than GPT-4 while delivering comparable results for most search queries. Consider Gemini for high-traffic sites.

Analytics Dashboard

Monitor search performance, usage patterns, and API costs

AI Search Analytics Dashboard
Overview

The Analytics Dashboard provides comprehensive insights into how visitors use AI search on your site. Track usage metrics, identify popular queries, and monitor API costs to optimize your search implementation.

Available Metrics
  • Total Searches

    Track the total number of AI-powered searches over time with trend analysis.

  • Popular Queries

    See the most frequently searched terms to understand user intent.

  • API Usage & Costs

    Monitor token consumption and estimated monthly costs by provider.

  • Response Times

    Analyze average query processing speed and identify bottlenecks.

Content Indexing

Configure which content is indexed for AI-powered search

Content Indexing Configuration Panel
Overview

The Content Indexing panel controls how your WordPress content is processed and stored for RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation). Proper indexing is essential for accurate, relevant AI search responses.

Configuration Options
  • Post Types

    Select which content types to index: posts, pages, products, or custom post types.

  • Taxonomies

    Include categories, tags, and custom taxonomies in your search index.

  • Reindex Content

    Manually trigger a full content reindex when needed (after major content changes).

  • Index Status

    View current index size, document count, and last update timestamp.

Important: After installing AI Search Pro or making significant content changes, run a full reindex to ensure all content is available for AI search. Large sites may take several minutes to complete indexing.

Getting Started Checklist

1
Configure API Credentials

Enter your OpenAI or Gemini API key and test the connection.

2
Select Content to Index

Choose which post types and taxonomies to include in AI search.

3
Run Initial Index

Click “Reindex Content” to build your initial search index.

4
Enable AI Search

Turn on the master switch in General Settings and test your search.

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