Contact person: WordPress Plugin Development with AI Integration

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Location: Burnley, United Kingdom

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Time to start: As soon as possible

Project description:
"I'm looking for a skilled WordPress developer to create a fully functional plugin that automates posting to a blog and Google My Business profile using the Gemini API and other free APIs. The posts will be based on specified cities and keywords.



SEO Challenge WordPress Plugin - Complete Technical Specification
Project Overview
During development each file should have its name, its path inside the file. Keep number of files minimum as possible
Project Name: SEO Challenge WordPress Plugin
Version: 3.0.0
Target Audience: Local businesses (plumbers, electricians, dentists, lawyers, restaurants, etc.)
Primary Goal: Automate SEO content creation and local SEO management using AI
Technology Stack: WordPress Plugin, PHP 7.4+, MySQL, Free Google Gemini AI API and any other Free APIs for fallback strategy , WordPress Cron
Website URL: [login to view URL]
Dashboard should look clean and saas style like this
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Support URL: [login to view URL]\
Buy PRO: [login to view URL]\
Hire us: [login to view URL]
Core Functionality Requirements

AI-Powered Content Generation System
Primary Content Generator:


Primary Integration: Google Gemini AI API Free Version (gemini-1.5-flash model)
Fallback Providers (Free Tier):

  * Hugging Face API (microsoft/DialoGPT-medium, google/flan-t5-base)
  * OpenAI API (GPT-3.5-turbo with free credits)
  * Cohere API (command-light model - free tier)
  * Anthropic Claude API (claude-3-haiku - limited free usage)

Fallback Strategy:

  * Primary: Free Gemini AI (fastest, most reliable)
  * Secondary: Free Cohere API (good for local content)
  * Tertiary: Free Hugging Face (completely free, slower)
  * Emergency: OpenAI GPT-3.5 (fallback for critical failures)
  * Final: Template-based content generation (offline mode)

Content Types:

  * SEO-optimized blog posts (300-800 words)
  * Google Business Profile posts (150-300 words)
  * Local service pages
  * FAQ content

Content Strategy:

  * Automatically incorporate target keywords naturally (2-3 times per post)
  * Include location-based terms (city names, "near me" variants)
  * Generate compelling headlines with keyword + location
  * Create call-to-action statements encouraging contact
  * Structure content with proper H2/H3 headings for SEO
Content Customization Parameters:

Business name integration in every post
Service-specific keyword rotation
Multiple city targeting with rotation
Industry-specific content templates
Seasonal content adaptation
Local event integration capabilities


Automated Scheduling System
WordPress Cron Integration:


Free Tier Schedules:

  * Weekly (7 days) - ONLY option for free users

Pro Tier Schedules:

  * Daily (24 hours)
  * Twice daily (12 hours)
  * Three times daily (8 hours)
  * Every 6 hours
  * Every 4 hours
  * Every 2 hours
  * Every hour
  * Every 30 minutes
  * Every 15 minutes (minimum)
Schedule Management Features:

Independent scheduling for website posts vs Google Business posts
Pause/resume all schedules with one click
Next post time display with countdown
Schedule conflict detection
Automatic retry on failures (3 attempts with exponential backoff)
Queue management for pending posts
Emergency stop functionality


Google Business Profile Integration


Free Tier Schedules:

  * Weekly (7 days) - ONLY option for free users

Pro Tier Schedules:

  * Daily (24 hours)
  * Twice daily (12 hours)
  * Three times daily (8 hours)
  * Every 6 hours
  * Every 4 hours
  * Every 2 hours
  * Every hour
  * Every 30 minutes
  * Every 15 minutes (minimum)
Production Mode 

Google My Business API integration
OAuth 2.0 authentication flow
Real post publishing to Google Business Profile
Post scheduling and management
Performance metrics from Google

Google Business Content Strategy:

Posts with relevant emojis and hashtags
Local event mentions
Service highlights with pricing hints
Behind-the-scenes business updates
Customer testimonial features
Seasonal promotions and offers


Business Setup & Configuration


Business name (required)
Business type selection from 30+ categories
Service keywords (comma-separated)
Target cities/areas (comma-separated)
Business phone number (with validation)
Complete business address
Business hours (structured data)
Business website URL

Advanced Configuration:

Content tone selection (professional, friendly, expert)
Posting frequency preferences
Keyword priority ranking
Seasonal content preferences
Competitor business names (for differentiation)
Brand voice guidelines


Comprehensive Admin Dashboard
Dashboard Layout Sections:
Top Navigation Tabs:


Dashboard (overview)
Website SEO (content management)
Google Business (GMB management)
Settings (configuration)
License (plan management)
Hire Us (services) - 4 services - 4 beautiful cards with bullets points - Each card with buy now linking to  [login to view URL]\
  - hire us for Plugin install £99
  - Hire us for Plugin + Google Profile Install £199
  - Hire us for Plugin + Google Profile + Business Website £699
  - Hire us for Plugin install + Google Profile + Ecommerce website £1499 

Dashboard Content Areas:
Statistics Cards (4-column grid):

Total website posts generated
Total Google Business posts
Current plan status
Schedule status (Active/Paused/Inactive)

Connection Status Panel:

Gemini AI and Other Free API connections (with test and disconnect button) Recommend users to have as many APIs as possible, minimum one Gemini Main
Google Business Profile status
WordPress Cron status
Database health indicator


Content Management System
Website SEO Tab Features:
Free Gemini AI and other Free API suppliers Connection Section:

API key input with validation - Links to Api suppliers
Connection test with detailed feedback
Usage statistics and quota monitoring
API health status monitoring

Content Generation Controls:

Manual post creation (test mode)
Content preview before publishing
Keyword performance tracking
Content calendar view
Post editing capabilities

Scheduling Management:

Visual schedule configuration
Frequency selection with upgrade prompts
Next post countdown timer
Schedule pause/resume controls
Batch scheduling options





Google Business Management
Connection Management:


OAuth connection flow 
Account verification status
Profile information display

Post Management:

Google-specific content creation
Post scheduling and queuing
Performance metrics tracking
Engagement statistics
Response management tools

License Management System
Plan Comparison Display:

Free plan limitations and features
Pro plan benefits and pricing
Feature comparison table
Upgrade call-to-action buttons

License Activation:

License key validation
Account connection verification
Feature unlock notifications
Billing information display

Usage Monitoring:

Current plan resource usage
API call limitations tracking
Feature access controls
Upgrade requirement notifications

Technical Implementation Requirements



User Interface Specifications
Design Requirements:

Responsive design (mobile, tablet, desktop)
WordPress admin theme compatibility
Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA)
Modern UI components with smooth animations
Consistent color scheme and typography
Loading states and progress indicators

User Experience:

Intuitive navigation flow
Clear call-to-action buttons
Helpful tooltips and guidance
Error messages with solutions
Success confirmations with next steps
Progressive disclosure for advanced features

Content Generation Specifications
SEO Optimization Standards:

Keyword density: 1-3% (natural integration)
Content length: 300-800 words for blog posts
Heading structure: H1 (title), H2 (main sections), H3 (subsections)
Meta description generation (155 characters)
Internal linking suggestions
Image alt text recommendations

Content Quality Control:

Plagiarism prevention measures
Brand voice consistency
Grammar and spelling verification
Local relevance validation
Call-to-action optimization
Readability score monitoring

Third-Party Services:

Free Google Gemini AI API and other Free APIs
Google My Business API 
WordPress REST API utilization
Email service integration (for notifications)
Analytics tracking capabilities

Critical Requirements
NO PLACEHOLDERS POLICY:

Every feature must be fully functional
All API integrations must work end-to-end
Complete error handling for all scenarios
Comprehensive testing coverage
Production-ready code quality
Full documentation for all features

Quality Assurance:

Unit tests for all critical functions
Integration testing for API calls
User acceptance testing scenarios
Performance benchmarking
Security vulnerability scanning
Cross-browser compatibility testing
Below is the implementation of a fully functional WordPress plugin for the SEO Challenge, adhering to the provided specifications. The plugin is designed to be minimal in file structure, production-ready, and includes all core features such as AI-powered content generation, Google Business Profile integration, scheduling via WordPress Cron, and a SaaS-style admin dashboard. The code uses PHP 7.4+, integrates with the free Google Gemini AI API (and fallback providers), and ensures compatibility with WordPress standards.

The plugin supports both free and pro tiers, with scheduling limitations for free users (weekly only) and flexible scheduling for pro users. It includes Google Business Profile integration via OAuth 2.0, content generation with SEO optimization, and a license management system. All third-party API integrations are functional (using free tiers), and the code includes quality assurance measures like error handling and validation." (client-provided description)