What This Agent Does
This agent is your secret weapon for dominating search rankings. It creates comprehensive, semantic SEO-optimized blog posts that think like Google's algorithm while reading like human experts wrote them.
What You Get:
- 1,000-1,500 word articles optimized for featured snippets and E-E-A-T
- AI-generated featured images using Google Imagen 4
- Smart internal linking based on your existing content
- One-click WordPress publishing with proper SEO formatting
- Content that targets semantic keywords, not just exact matches
Time Savings: 3-4 hours of manual work → 5 minutes of automation
Required Integrations
Claude (Anthropic)
Purpose: The brain of your semantic SEO content creation. Uses advanced AI to understand search intent and create content that follows Google's ranking factors.
Why Claude: Unlike ChatGPT, Claude excels at following complex instructions and creating content with natural semantic relationships.
Setup Steps:
- Visit Anthropic Console
- Create account or sign in
- Navigate to API Keys section
- Generate a new API key
- Copy the key (starts with sk-ant-)
- In TaskAGI:
- Go to Integrations → Anthropic
- Click "Add Account"
- Paste your API key
- Name it "Claude SEO Writer"
- Click "Save & Test"
Cost: ~$0.05-0.15 per article (depending on length)
WordPress
Purpose: Automatically publishes your SEO-optimized content with proper formatting, featured images, and meta data.
Why WordPress Integration: Direct publishing saves time and ensures proper HTML formatting that search engines love.
Setup Steps:
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For WordPress.com sites:
- Go to WordPress.com Developer
- Create an application
- Get your Client ID and Secret
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For Self-Hosted WordPress:
- Install "Application Passwords" plugin (or use built-in if WordPress 5.6+)
- Go to Users → Your Profile
- Scroll to "Application Passwords"
- Create new password for "TaskAGI SEO Agent"
- Copy the generated password
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In TaskAGI:
- Go to Integrations → WordPress
- Click "Add Account"
- Enter your site URL (with https://)
- For WordPress.com: Use OAuth flow
- For self-hosted: Enter username and application password
- Test connection
Important: Articles publish as DRAFTS by default so you can review before going live.
Google Search (googlesearch)
Purpose: Finds your existing content for strategic internal linking. This boosts page authority and helps search engines understand your content relationships.
Why Internal Linking Matters: Pages with 3-5 relevant internal links rank 25% higher on average.
Setup Steps:
- Go to Google Cloud Console
- Create new project or select existing one
- Enable "Custom Search API"
- Go to APIs & Credentials → Create API Key
- Restrict key to "Custom Search API" for security
- Visit Google Custom Search
- Create new search engine
- Add your website domain
- Get your Search Engine ID
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In TaskAGI:
- Go to Integrations → Google Search
- Add your API Key and Search Engine ID
- Test with a sample query
Cost: Free for 100 searches/day, then $5 per 1,000 queries
Agent Configuration
Step 1: Customize Your Knowledge Base
The "Business Knowledge Base" node needs your specific information:
- Click on the Knowledge Base node
- Replace the template content with:
--- COMPANY OVERVIEW ---
Company Name: [Your Business Name]
Industry: [Your Industry]
Main Products/Services: [What you offer]
Target Audience: [Your ideal customers]
Unique Value Proposition: [What makes you different]
--- BRAND VOICE & STYLE ---
Tone: Professional and helpful
Writing Style: Educational with actionable insights
Forbidden Phrases: [Any terms to avoid]
--- CALL-TO-ACTION GUIDELINES ---
Primary CTA: [Your main conversion goal]
Special Offers: [Any current promotions]
Example: "When contextually relevant, mention our 20% discount for new customers. Keep CTAs natural and valuable."
--- SEO GUIDELINES ---
Focus Keywords: [Your main keyword targets]
Content Pillars: [Your main topic areas]
Competitors: [Key competitors to differentiate from]
Step 2: Update Google Search Query
- Click on "Find Internal Link Opportunities" node
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Change the query from:
site:yourwebsite.com [[nodes.2.title]]
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To your actual domain:
site:yourdomain.com [[nodes.2.title]]
Step 3: Test Your Setup
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Run a test article:
- Topic: "[Your industry] best practices"
- Check all integrations work
- Review the generated content
- Verify WordPress post is created
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Quality checks:
- Does the content sound like your brand?
- Are internal links relevant?
- Is the featured image appropriate?
- Does the HTML formatting look good?
Advanced Optimization Tips
Fine-Tuning Your Results
For Better Content Quality:
- Be specific with your target keywords (not just "marketing" but "email marketing automation for SaaS")
- Update your knowledge base regularly with new products/services
- Review and refine the brand voice section based on results
For Better Internal Linking:
- Run the Google Search with 5 results (current setting)
- If you have a large site, increase to 8-10 results
- Periodically check which pages are being linked most
For Better Images:
- The image prompt adapts to your content topic
- For B2B content: Images tend to be professional/corporate
- For consumer content: Images are more vibrant/lifestyle focused
Content Strategy Integration
Topic Research:
- Use Google Trends to find rising topics in your industry
- Run competitor content through the agent to see gaps
- Create topic clusters by running related keywords
Content Calendar:
- Generate 4-8 articles per month for best SEO results
- Mix evergreen topics with trending news
- Create supporting articles around your main product pages
Troubleshooting
Common Issues & Solutions
"Claude API Error"
- Check your Anthropic account has credits
- Verify API key hasn't expired
- Try regenerating the API key
"WordPress Connection Failed"
- Verify site URL includes https://
- For self-hosted: Check Application Password is correct
- Ensure WordPress REST API is enabled
"No Internal Links Found"
- Check your Google Search configuration
- Verify site:yourdomain.com syntax is correct
- Ensure you have existing content on that topic
"Generated Content Seems Generic"
- Update your knowledge base with more specific information
- Add more detail about your target audience
- Include specific industry terminology
"Images Don't Match Content"
- The image generator reads your title/topic
- Try more descriptive topic titles
- Use industry-specific terms in your title
Performance Optimization
Speed up generation:
- Claude typically responds in 30-60 seconds
- Google Image generation adds 20-30 seconds
- Total time: 3-5 minutes per article
Cost optimization:
- Each article costs approximately $0.05-0.15 in AI credits
- Google Search API: Free for first 100 searches/day
- WordPress publishing: No additional cost
Quality improvements:
- The more specific your knowledge base, the better the results
- Run 3-5 test articles before bulk generation
- Review and update knowledge base monthly
Success Metrics to Track
SEO Performance:
- Organic traffic increase (expect 15-30% monthly growth)
- Keyword ranking improvements
- Featured snippet captures (aim for 1 in 5 articles)
- Internal linking improvements (check with screaming frog)
Content Quality:
- Time on page (should increase with better content)
- Bounce rate (should decrease)
- Social shares and backlinks
- User engagement comments
Next Steps After Setup
- Generate 3 test articles on different topics
- Review and optimize your knowledge base based on results
- Create a content calendar for consistent publishing
- Monitor rankings for your target keywords
- Scale up production once you're happy with quality
Advanced Features
Once you're comfortable with basic operation:
- Batch Processing: Run multiple topics through the agent
- Topic Clustering: Create supporting articles around main topics
- Seasonal Content: Adjust knowledge base for holiday/seasonal campaigns
- Competitor Analysis: Research competitor topics and create better alternatives
Support & Optimization
Getting Help:
- Join the TaskAGI community for SEO tips
- Share successful articles for feedback
- Request new features based on your needs
Ongoing Optimization:
- Update knowledge base monthly
- Monitor which topics perform best
- Adjust content length based on competition
- Track internal linking effectiveness
Ready to dominate search rankings? Deploy your agent and start generating semantic SEO content that converts!