Question 1

What is ShinyRank?

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ShinyRank helps you optimize your website content for two things: Google search rankings (that's the SEO part) and AI tool citations (that's GEO, or AI Engine Optimization). When you paste in a URL, we analyze it and give you two scores out of 100, point out what's working and what needs fixing, then suggest specific improvements. The goal is simple: rank better on Google and get your content cited when people ask ChatGPT or Perplexity questions.

Question 2

How does ShinyRank work?

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You paste a URL into our dashboard and hit analyze. We use Claude AI to check your page for SEO stuff like keywords, readability, and links, plus GEO factors like schema markup and how easy it is for AI to understand your content. You'll get two scores (one for SEO, one for GEO), a breakdown of issues, and specific fixes you can copy and paste. For authenticated users, we also run Lighthouse audits to catch technical SEO problems. Everything gets saved to your account so you can review it later.

Question 3

What makes ShinyRank different from other SEO tools?

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Most SEO tools only care about Google. We care about both Google and AI tools because that's where search is heading. When someone asks ChatGPT a question, you want your content to be the one it cites. We're also built to be fast and affordable—no enterprise pricing or complicated dashboards. Just paste a URL, see your scores, and get actionable fixes. Plus, we actually test your content against real AI engines to see if it gets cited.

Question 4

Is ShinyRank free to use?

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Yes, there's a free plan that gives you 10 analyses per month with basic features. If you need more, Starter is $19/month and Pro is $49/month. Starter includes GitHub bot access for one repo, 50 analyses per month, and 30 days of data retention. Pro gets you 200 analyses per month, access for 5 repos, and 90 days of retention. Both paid plans come with a 14-day free trial, so you can test everything before committing.

Question 5

Do I need technical skills to use it?

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Not really. If you can copy and paste, you can use ShinyRank. The dashboard is straightforward—paste a URL, wait a minute, and you'll see your scores and what to fix. We give you ready-to-use HTML snippets you can drop into your site. That said, if you're a developer, you'll appreciate the detailed breakdowns and the GitHub bot integration for automated checks.

Question 6

How accurate are the scores and fixes?

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The scores are based on established SEO and GEO best practices, and we've seen them align pretty well with real-world results. The AI suggestions are solid starting points, but like any tool, you should use your judgment. We're constantly improving based on what actually works. For Starter and Pro users, we can also verify if your content actually gets cited by AI tools, which gives you real validation.

Question 7

Can I add a ShinyRank badge to my site?

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Absolutely. Once you've optimized a page, you can grab our badge code from the dashboard and add it to your site. It's a simple way to show visitors that your content is optimized for both search engines and AI. The badge links back to ShinyRank, and it's completely optional.

Question 8

What if I have privacy concerns?

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We take privacy seriously. Your content gets analyzed in real-time, and we only store the results (scores, issues, recommendations) for your data retention period (7-90 days depending on your plan). We don't share your data with anyone, and we use secure authentication through Clerk and payments through Stripe. You can delete your account and all associated data anytime from your settings.

Question 9

How do I get started?

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Just sign up with your email or Google account. You can analyze your first URL right away—no credit card needed for the free plan. The whole process takes about a minute. If you run into any issues or have questions, email us at laura@shinyrank.io and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Question 10

What's next for ShinyRank?

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We're working on a few things: better GitHub integration, more detailed analysis breakdowns, and ways to track how your optimizations perform over time. We also listen to user feedback, so if there's something you want to see, let us know. Check our blog or follow us on social media for updates.

Question 11

What's the difference between SEO, GEO and AEO?

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SEO (Search Engine Optimization) focuses on optimizing content for traditional search engines like Google—think keywords, backlinks, and technical factors. GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) and AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) are newer terms that both refer to optimizing content for AI-powered search tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini. At ShinyRank, we use 'GEO' to describe this, and it involves things like structured data, E-E-A-T signals, and making content easily scannable by AI. The key difference: SEO helps you rank on Google, while GEO/AEO helps you get cited in AI responses. Both matter because people use both types of search.

Question 12

What's the ShinyRank GitHub Bot?

Accepted Answer

The ShinyRank GitHub Bot is a GitHub App that reviews your pull requests for SEO and GEO issues. To use it, comment 'Shinyrank' on any pull request in a connected repository. The bot analyzes your code changes, detects your tech stack (currently supports Next.js and Nuxt.js), and posts comments with specific optimization suggestions and ready-to-use code examples. It's available on free account on public repositories only. On Starter plans (1 private repository) and Pro plans (5 privates repositories). This helps you catch SEO issues before they reach production, right in your development workflow.

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