Follow these steps to get started with Athena SEO Lite. This guide will help you obtain the necessary API keys and set up your account.

Step 1: Create a Google Cloud Account and Enable APIs

  1. Go to Google Cloud and click on “Get started for free”.
  2. Sign in with your Google account or create a new one.
  3. After logging in, click on the project dropdown in the top left corner and select “New Project”.
  4. Give your project a name and click “Create”.
  5. Navigate to the Billing page and follow the instructions to link a billing account to your project.
  6. Go to the API Library and enable the following APIs:
    • Maps JavaScript API
    • Places API
    • Geocoding API
    • Directions API
    • Distance Matrix API
    • Geolocation API
    • Time Zone API
    • Elevation API
  7. Go to the Credentials page and click on “Create Credentials”, then select “API Key”.
  8. Your new API key will appear. Copy this key to use in Athena SEO.
  9. (Optional) Click on the Edit icon next to your API key. Under “Key restrictions”, select “HTTP referrers (web sites)” and add your website URL. Under “API restrictions”, select the APIs you want to restrict (Maps JavaScript API, Places API, etc.).

Step 2: Obtain Your OpenAI API Key

  1. Go to OpenAI Sign Up and create an account.
  2. Choose the appropriate account type (Personal or Business).
  3. After creating your account, go to the API Keys page.
  4. Click on “Create new secret key” to generate your OpenAI API key.
  5. Copy the API key to use in Athena SEO Lite.

Step 3: Obtain Your OpenAI Organization ID

  1. Go to the Organization Settings in your OpenAI account.
  2. Copy the Organization ID displayed on the page.
  3. Use this Organization ID in Athena SEO Lite.

Step 4: Enter the Information in Athena SEO Lite

  1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
  2. Navigate to “Athena SEO” > “API Key Management”.
  3. Enter your Google Maps API Key, OpenAI API Key, and OpenAI Organization ID in the respective fields.
  4. Click “Save Changes”.

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, please contact our support team at info@athenaseopro.com.

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