How to setup "Ask AI About My Site" plugin Print

Ask AI About My Site adds an AI-powered chat form to your site, allowing visitors to ask questions and receive instant, intelligent responses. It keeps users informed with real-time, AI-generated answers and enhances engagement by acting as a 24/7 virtual assistant.

Follow these step-by-step instructions to set up the "Ask AI About My Site" plugin on your WordPress website. This guide includes everything you need to install, activate, configure, and enable automatic updates for the plugin.

Step 1: Download the Plugin from Envato

• After purchasing the plugin from Envato (e.g., CodeCanyon), log in to your Envato account.
• Navigate to Downloads in your Envato dashboard.
• Locate Ask AI About My Site and click Download to get the full package ZIP file.
• Important: Note your purchase code (found in your Envato Downloads section or purchase confirmation email). This code is required for plugin activation.

Step 2: Extract the package ZIP File

• Unzip the downloaded package on your computer.
• Inside, you’ll find the plugin ZIP file named Ask AI About My Site.zip. This is the file you’ll upload to WordPress.

Step 3: Upload and Install the Plugin

• Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
• Navigate to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
• Click Choose File, select the Ask AI About My Site.zip file, and click Install Now.
• After installation, click Activate Plugin to enable it.

Step 4: Access Plugin Settings

• After activation, go to Settings > Ask AI in your WordPress admin menu to configure the plugin.

Step 5: Activate the Plugin with Your Purchase Code

• On the Ask AI Settings page, you’ll see a prompt to activate the plugin.
• Enter your Envato purchase code in the provided field.
• Click Activate License. If successful, you’ll see a confirmation message, and the settings page will fully load.

Step 6: Obtain a (recommended) Google Gemini 1.5 Flash API Key

To use the default AI model (Google Gemini 1.5 Flash), you need an API key. Follow these steps to get one using your Gmail account:

1. Go to makersuite.google.com.
2. Sign in with your Gmail account.
3. Click Get started or Create API key in the Google AI Studio dashboard.
4. If prompted, enable the Generative Language API in your Google Cloud project (a free project is created automatically).
5. Click Create API Key and copy the generated key.
6. Note: The free tier has usage limits; review Google’s documentation for details.

Step 7: Configure AI Settings

• Return to Settings > Ask AI in WordPress.
• Under AI Settings, ensure Google Gemini 1.5 Flash is selected in the AI Model dropdown.
• Paste your API key into the API Key field.
• Click Save Changes to store the settings.

Step 8: Update Company Details

• In the Company Details section, replace the default text with details about your website, company, or business.
• Use a concise, bulleted format (avoid long paragraphs). Example:
  • Company Name: Your Business Name
  • Services: Your services > for example: Web hosting, web design, SEO
  • Website: for example https://itcompany.com.au
  • Support: email for example ([email protected])
• Click Save Changes to update.

Step 9: Add the Chat Form to Your Site

• Copy the shortcode [ask_ai_form] from the Shortcode section in the settings page.
• Go to Pages or Posts in WordPress, edit or create a page, and paste the shortcode where you want the AI chat form to appear.
• Save or publish the page. Visit the page to confirm the chat form displays correctly.

Step 10: Enable Automatic Updates with Envato API Token

To receive update notifications and install updates automatically:

1. Go to build.envato.com and sign in with your Envato account.
2. Navigate to My Apps & Tokens > Create a new token.
3. Name the token (e.g., “Ask AI Plugin”).
4. Select these permissions:
   • View and search Envato sites
   • Download your purchased items
5. Click Create Token and copy the token.
6. In WordPress, go to Settings > Ask AI, paste the token into the Envato API Token field, and click Save Changes.

Step 11: Monitor for Updates

• Regularly check the Plugins or Updates screen in your WordPress admin dashboard for update notifications.
• When an update is available, click Update Now to install the latest version seamlessly.

Additional Tips

• Save Settings: Always click Save Changes after updating any settings to ensure they are applied.
• Test the Chat Form: After setup, test the chat form on your site by asking sample questions to verify AI responses.
• Support: If you encounter issues, contact support via [email protected].

Congratulations! Your "Ask AI About My Site" plugin is now fully set up and ready to enhance your website with an AI-powered chat assistant.