SEO Repair Kit Complete User Guide

1.Navigate to the Plugin Directory:

Log in to your WordPress dashboard. From the left-hand menu, go to Plugins

Click to Add Plugin

2.Search for SEO Repair Kit:

In the search bar located in the top right corner, type SEO Repair Kit. Look for the official plugin developed by TorontoDigits in the search results.

3.Install and Activate:

Click the Install Now button next to the SEO Repair Kit listing.

Once the installation is complete, the button will change to Activate. Click it to turn the plugin on.

4.Start the Setup Wizard:

Upon activation, you will be redirected to the welcome screen. Click the Let’s Get Started button to begin the guided configuration.

5.Configure the Link Scanner:

Choose which post types (Posts, Pages, or Media) you want the Link Scanner to automatically monitor for broken links. Once selected, click Next.

6.Connect Search Console Insights:

Authorize Google Search Console to pull clicks, impressions, CTR, and average position data directly into the KeyTrack dashboard. Click Next to proceed.

7.Enable Schema Templates:

Turn on the structured data templates that fit your content (such as Article, FAQ, Product, or Recipe schema). Click Next.

8.Set Up Notifications:

Select how you want to stay informed. You can opt-in for Weekly SEO reports, KeyTrack alerts, and Broken link alerts. Enter your preferred email address at the bottom and click Next.

9. Complete the Setup Wizard: The final screen introduces the premium AI Concierge designed for your SEO workflows. Click Finish in the bottom right corner to exit the wizard and complete the setup process.

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1. What SEO Repair Kit Does

SEO Repair Kit is a WordPress plugin that helps you find, monitor, and fix common SEO problems from one dashboard.

It brings together tools for:

• Broken link scanning
• 404 error monitoring
• Redirect management
• Spam Monitor and risky indexed URL checks
• SEO title and meta description management
• Schema markup
• Keyword/Search Console insights
• Sitemap control
• Robots.txt and llms.txt management
• Image alt text checks
• Weekly SEO reports
• Upgrade/pro module management

Think of it as a practical SEO maintenance toolkit. It is designed to help you keep your website clean, searchable, and easier to audit.

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2. Getting Started

Step 1: Open SEO Repair Kit

In your WordPress admin dashboard, go to:

SEO Repair Kit

The main dashboard gives you quick access to the most important tools.

Step 2: Review Your Plan

Some tools are free, while some are paid/pro modules.

Free tools may include:

• Links Manager with free scan limits
• KeyTrack
• Meta Manager
• 404 Monitor

Paid/pro modules may include:

• Spam Monitor module
• Schema Manager
• AI Chatbot
• Unlimited Link Scanner add-on

If a feature is locked, use the Upgrade/Customize Plan area to review available modules.

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3. Main SEO Repair Kit Dashboard

The dashboard is your starting point.

Use it to:

• See your current plan status
• Open key tools quickly
• Check link health
• View Spam Monitor status
• Access Meta Manager, KeyTrack, Schema Manager, 404 Monitor, and other tools

Recommended workflow

1. Open the dashboard.
2. Check which tools are active.
3. Start with Links Manager and Spam Monitor if you want a quick SEO health check.
4. Use Meta Manager and Schema Manager for on-page SEO improvements.

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4. Links Manager

Links Manager helps you scan your website links and find link-related problems.

Open:

SEO Repair Kit → Links Manager

Links Manager contains several tabs:

• Links Scan
• 404 Monitor
• Auto Scan
• Notifications
• Smart Redirects
• Internal Linking

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5. Links Scan Tab

The Links Scan tab checks internal and external links on your site.

Use it to:

• Scan pages for broken links
• Check HTTP status codes
• Find redirected links
• Find unhealthy or failed links
• Export scan results

How to use

1. Open Links Manager.
2. Go to Links Scan.
3. Choose what you want to scan.
4. Start the scan.
5. Review the results table.
6. Fix or redirect broken URLs where needed.

Free access note

Free sites can scan Pages only up to the free scan limit. Posts and public custom post types may require the Unlimited Link Scanner add-on.

Watch Links Manager Video : https://youtu.be/lt1Qnx-hBKo?si=PAuA2HnTeTucfi5d

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6. 404 Monitor

404 Monitor tracks URLs that visitors or bots tried to open but could not find.

Use it to:

• See total 404 errors
• Find repeated broken URLs
• Review IP/user-agent details
• Convert 404 errors into redirects
• Export 404 logs
• Clear old logs when needed

How to use

1. Open Links Manager.
2. Go to 404 Monitor.
3. Review the list of 404 URLs.
4. If a URL should redirect somewhere, click the redirect option.
5. Choose the target URL.
6. Save the redirect.

Best practice

Do not redirect every 404 automatically. Redirect only URLs that have a useful replacement page.

Watch 404 Monitor Video : https://youtu.be/SnES_fmVOuo?si=k2EY3qoijKebKIrq

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7. Auto Scan

Auto Scan lets SEO Repair Kit scan links automatically on a schedule.

Use it to:

• Schedule recurring link scans
• Choose scan frequency
• Choose scan scope
• Choose post types
• Set batch size and request timeout
• Send automatic email reports

How to use

1. Open Links Manager.
2. Go to Auto Scan.
3. Enable automatic scans.
4. Select frequency, such as daily, every 3 days, weekly, biweekly, or monthly.
5. Choose what content should be scanned.
6. Save settings.

Free access note

Free Link Scanner access may be limited to Pages and a limited number of links per run.

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8. Notifications

Notifications show alert history and email report activity for link scans.

Use it to:

• Review recent alerts
• Confirm whether reports were sent
• Check broken-link email history
• Check clean-scan email history

How to use

1. Open Links Manager.
2. Go to Notifications.
3. Review the latest scan notifications.
4. Confirm if alerts were sent successfully.

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9. Smart Redirects

Smart Redirects can automatically create safer redirects for broken internal URLs.

Use it to:

• Redirect broken singular content URLs
• Redirect deleted post URLs to relevant archive pages
• Enable or disable Smart Redirects per post type
• Review generated redirect records
• Reset Smart Redirect records if needed

How to use

1. Open Links Manager.
2. Go to Smart Redirects.
3. Enable Smart Redirects.
4. Select the post types you want to protect.
5. Save settings.
6. Review generated redirect records.

Best practice

Use Smart Redirects for clear, predictable cases. For important pages, manually confirm the best target URL.

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10. Redirection Manager

Redirection Manager lets you create and manage redirects.

Use it to:

• Create 301 redirects
• Create 302 redirects
• Track redirect hits
• Review redirect logs
• Import redirects
• Export redirects
• Reset hit counts

How to use

1. Open Redirection Manager.
2. Add the source URL.
3. Add the target URL.
4. Choose redirect type.
5. Save.
6. Test the old URL in a browser.

Best practice

Use 301 redirects for permanent URL changes. Use 302 only for temporary changes.

Watch Redirection Video : https://youtu.be/2EXU_W9QDmM?si=mV8e_pIPYnEimpGI

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11. Spam Monitor

Spam Monitor helps you check indexed Google results for suspicious URLs, spam signals, language mismatch, and risky pages.

Open:

SEO Repair Kit → Spam Monitor

Spam Monitor contains these tabs:

• Dashboard
• Spam Rules
• Google SERP Scan
• Search Console Cleanup
• Alerts
• Settings

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12. Spam Monitor Dashboard

The dashboard summarizes Spam Monitor activity.

Use it to see:

• Total SERP scans
• Google results checked
• Critical indexed spam
• Cleanup queue
• Critical/spam/suspicious SERP counts
• Requests used
• Cleaned URLs
• Monitoring status
• Resolved URLs
• Sitemap issues
• Last scan
• Python engine status
• Spam Rules sync status

How to use

1. Open Spam Monitor.
2. Start on the Dashboard tab.
3. Review the KPI cards.
4. Check the stats graph for a quick visual summary.
5. Open risky records if something needs attention.

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13. Spam Rules

Spam Rules control how Spam Monitor scores suspicious Google results.

Use it to configure:

• Expected spam languages
• Website allowed languages
• Language mismatch score
• Spam keyword categories
• Custom blocked keywords
• Suspicious URL patterns
• URL pattern score
• Clean/suspicious/spam/critical thresholds

How to use

1. Open Spam Monitor.
2. Go to Spam Rules.
3. Review language rules.
4. Select suspicious languages and allowed website languages.
5. Review spam keyword categories.
6. Add custom blocked keywords if needed.
7. Review URL pattern rules.
8. Adjust score thresholds carefully.
9. Save rules.
10. Sync rules if the interface shows they need syncing.

Best practice

Start with default rules first. Only adjust scores if you understand how the results are being classified.

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14. Google SERP Scan

Google SERP Scan checks Google indexed results for a domain.

Use it to:

• Run manual SERP scans
• Choose scan depth
• Include or exclude subdomains
• Review returned Google SERP records
• Review recent scan history
• Check provider status
• Sync Spam Rules

How to use

1. Open Spam Monitor.
2. Go to Google SERP Scan.
3. Enter your domain.
4. Select scan depth.
5. Choose whether to include subdomains.
6. Run the scan.
7. Review returned SERP records.
8. Review recent scan history.

Scan depth

Scan depth controls how many SERP requests/results are checked.

Examples:

• 1 request = up to 10 records
• 3 requests = up to 30 records
• 10 requests = up to 100 records
• 100 requests = up to 1,000 records
• 200 requests = up to 2,000 records

Use larger scan depths carefully because they consume more provider requests.

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15. Search Console Cleanup

Search Console Cleanup helps you review risky indexed URLs and organize cleanup actions.

Use it to:

• Detect risky URLs
• Review URL status
• Mark cleanup status
• Check sitemap presence
• Open Search Console links
• Track cleanup progress

Suggested cleanup flow

1. Detect risky indexed URLs.
2. Review each URL manually.
3. Decide whether the URL is legitimate or suspicious.
4. Remove, fix, noindex, redirect, or clean the affected page.
5. Use Search Console to request removal or reindexing where needed.
6. Mark status in Spam Monitor.

Best practice

Spam Monitor is a risk signal tool. Always review unfamiliar URLs before taking destructive action.

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16. Spam Monitor Alerts

Alerts help you receive and review Spam Monitor notifications.

Use it to:

• Enable alert emails
• Choose recipients
• Choose risk levels that trigger alerts
• Send test emails
• Review alert history

How to use

1. Open Spam Monitor.
2. Go to Alerts.
3. Add recipient email addresses.
4. Select risk levels.
5. Send a test email.
6. Save settings.

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17. Scheduled Spam Monitoring

Scheduled Spam Monitoring runs Google SERP scans automatically.

Find it in:

Spam Monitor → Settings

Use it to:

• Enable scheduled scans
• Choose frequency
• Choose scan depth
• Set run time
• Include subdomains
• Run schedule manually for testing
• Reset schedule settings

Available frequency options

• Every 10 minutes, testing only
• Every day, recommended
• Every 3 days
• Every week
• Every 2 weeks
• Every month

Recommended setup

For most websites:

• Frequency: Every day
• Scan depth: 3 requests / up to 30 records
• Include subdomains: enabled if your site uses subdomains
• Alerts: enabled for spam and critical findings

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18. Spam Monitor Settings

Settings contains production and provider-related controls.

Use it to:

• Review provider connection status
• Review scheduled monitoring settings
• Configure simple automation options
• Reset schedule settings

Provider note

Free users can use the SEO Repair Kit trial provider. Paid Spam Monitor users can connect supported SERP providers where supported by their plan, such as:

• Serper.dev
• SERP API
• DataForSEO

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19. Meta Manager

Meta Manager controls SEO titles, meta descriptions, robots settings, and canonical settings.

Open:

SEO Repair Kit → Meta Manager

Main areas:

• Global settings
• Content type settings
• Taxonomy settings
• Archive settings
• Advanced robots settings
• Per-post/page SEO controls

How to use

1. Open Meta Manager.
2. Configure global homepage SEO settings.
3. Set title separator.
4. Configure default templates for posts and pages.
5. Configure taxonomy templates.
6. Configure archive settings.
7. Save changes.

Dynamic tags

You can use template tags such as:

• %title%
• %excerpt%
• %site_title%
• %sep%
• %current_date%
• %current_day%
• %month%
• %year%

Best practice

Use templates for large sites, then manually override important pages.

Watch Meta Manager Video : https://youtu.be/pjqpTLDtw7s?si=1eSc-A_nfxKtyVbV

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20. Post/Page SEO Panel

SEO Repair Kit adds SEO controls inside supported editors.

Use it to:

• Set custom SEO title
• Set custom meta description
• Set canonical URL
• Set robots directives
• Preview how a page may appear in search

Supported workflows

• Gutenberg editor
• Classic editor
• Elementor workflows where supported

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21. Schema Manager

Schema Manager helps you create structured data for search engines.

Use it to create schema such as:

• Article
• News Article
• Blog Posting
• FAQ
• Product
• Event
• Course
• JobPosting
• Review
• Recipe
• Local Business
• Organization
• Website
• Author
• Medical Condition

How to use

1. Open Schema Manager.
2. Choose schema type.
3. Fill required fields.
4. Map fields to content where needed.
5. Preview the schema.
6. Validate with Google Rich Results or Schema Validator.
7. Save.

Best practice

Only add schema that matches visible page content. Incorrect schema can hurt trust and rich result eligibility.

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22. KeyTrack

KeyTrack helps you view Google Search Console performance inside WordPress.

Use it to monitor:

• Clicks
• Impressions
• CTR
• Average position
• Keyword/page trends
• Search performance changes

How to use

1. Connect Google Site Kit/Search Console.
2. Open KeyTrack.
3. Review performance data.
4. Select keywords/pages to monitor.
5. Review trends and reports.

Best practice

Use KeyTrack to identify pages that are losing clicks or impressions, then improve titles, descriptions, content, and internal links.

Watch KeyTrack Video : https://youtu.be/uiWgcazUDcc?si=_jnuY39oUNpGzxzj

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23. Image Alt Text Manager

Alt Text Manager helps find images without alt text.

Use it to:

• Identify missing alt text
• Review images
• Update alt text
• Improve accessibility and image SEO

How to use

1. Open Alt Text Manager.
2. Filter images by missing alt text.
3. Add clear, descriptive alt text.
4. Save updates.

Best practice

Describe the image naturally. Avoid keyword stuffing.

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24. Sitemap Manager

Sitemap Manager controls what appears in the WordPress core sitemap.

Use it to:

• Enable/disable sitemap control
• Include/exclude post types
• Include/exclude taxonomies
• Keep the sitemap focused on valuable content

How to use

1. Open Sitemap Manager.
2. Enable SEO Repair Kit sitemap control.
3. Select post types to include.
4. Select taxonomies to include.
5. Save settings.
6. Check your sitemap URL, usually /wp-sitemap.xml.

Best practice

Exclude low-value or private content from the sitemap.

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25. Bot Manager

Bot Manager helps manage crawler access.

Use it to:

• Edit robots.txt
• Validate robots.txt
• Generate llms.txt
• Manage AI crawler access
• Allow or block selected bots

Robots.txt

Robots.txt tells crawlers which parts of your site they can access.

llms.txt

llms.txt helps AI systems understand important public information about your website.

How to use

1. Open Bot Manager.
2. Review robots.txt.
3. Add or adjust rules carefully.
4. Generate llms.txt if needed.
5. Save.
6. Test /robots.txt and /llms.txt in a browser.

Best practice

Be careful with Disallow rules. Blocking important pages can harm search visibility.

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26. AI Chatbot

AI Chatbot provides SEO assistance inside the plugin where available by plan.

Use it to:

• Ask SEO questions
• Get content suggestions
• Review optimization ideas
• Get help understanding SEO issues

How to use

1. Open AI Chatbot.
2. Ask a clear question.
3. Review the answer.
4. Apply suggestions carefully.

Best practice

Use AI help as guidance, not as a replacement for reviewing your site manually.

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27. Weekly SEO Summary

Weekly SEO Summary sends email reports with important site health information.

Reports may include:

• Search performance
• Link health
• Spam Monitor status
• Alt text coverage
• Redirect insights
• 404 status

How to use

1. Open SEO Repair Kit settings.
2. Enable weekly summaries if available.
3. Confirm recipient email.
4. Save settings.

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28. SEO Repair Kit Settings

Settings control general plugin behavior.

Use it to:

• Choose post types for scan features
• Configure notification email
• Manage available feature preferences
• Review plugin options

Best practice

After installation, open Settings once and confirm your preferred scan scope and email address.

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29. Upgrade to Pro / Customize Plan

The Upgrade to Pro page shows your plan and available modules.

Use it to:

• Check license status
• Upgrade to paid modules
• Customize your plan
• Clear license cache if your plan status looks outdated
• Review included features

Clear License Cache

Use this button only when your license status looks outdated.

It clears the local license status cache so the plugin can fetch fresh license information.

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30. Recommended First-Time Setup Checklist

After installing SEO Repair Kit:

1. Open the main dashboard.
2. Review your plan status.
3. Open Settings and confirm scan post types.
4. Run your first Links Scan.
5. Check 404 Monitor.
6. Configure Auto Scan if you want recurring link checks.
7. Open Meta Manager and set global title/description templates.
8. Review Sitemap Manager.
9. Review Bot Manager robots.txt and llms.txt.
10. If Spam Monitor is active, run your first Google SERP Scan.
11. Configure Spam Monitor Alerts.
12. Enable Scheduled Spam Monitoring if needed.
13. Review weekly email/report settings.

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31. Daily / Weekly SEO Maintenance Workflow

Daily

• Check Spam Monitor dashboard for critical indexed spam.
• Review urgent 404s.
• Check notifications if alerts were sent.

Weekly

• Run or review link scans.
• Review KeyTrack performance.
• Fix broken links.
• Convert important 404s into redirects.
• Check Spam Monitor scan history.
• Review sitemap and bot settings if content structure changed.

Monthly

• Review Meta Manager templates.
• Review Schema Manager output.
• Clear old logs if needed.
• Export important records for backup/reporting.
• Review plan/module needs.

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32. Troubleshooting

License status looks wrong

Use Clear License Cache on the Upgrade page, then refresh.

Spam Monitor scan does not run

Check:

• Your domain is a public live domain.
• Provider/trial access is available.
• Spam Rules are saved/synced.
• You have enough SERP requests.

No Search Console data in KeyTrack

Check:

• Google Site Kit is installed and connected.
• Search Console property is connected.
• Your user has permission to access the data.

/llms.txt does not show

Check:

• Bot Manager has saved llms.txt content.
• Permalinks are working.
• No other plugin/server rule is redirecting the URL.

Broken links scan is slow

Try:

• Smaller batch size
• Fewer post types
• Lower links per run
• Auto Scan instead of one large manual scan

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33. Safety Tips

• Always review suspicious URLs before deleting or redirecting.
• Use redirects only when there is a relevant target page.
• Avoid blocking important pages in robots.txt.
• Validate schema before relying on rich results.
• Keep backups before large cleanup work.
• For client sites, export reports before clearing logs.

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34. Glossary

SERP

Search Engine Results Page. In SEO Repair Kit, SERP usually means Google indexed results checked by Spam Monitor.

404

A page-not-found error. It happens when a URL does not exist.

Redirect

A rule that sends visitors and bots from one URL to another.

Meta title

The SEO title search engines may show in search results.

Meta description

The short description search engines may show under a search result.

Schema

Structured data that helps search engines understand content.

Robots.txt

A file that gives crawler instructions.

llms.txt

A file intended to help AI systems understand important website information.

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35. Simple Recommended Workflow for Most Users

If you are not technical, follow this simple order:

1. Run Links Scan.
2. Fix broken links.
3. Check 404 Monitor.
4. Add redirects for important missing pages.
5. Set SEO titles and descriptions in Meta Manager.
6. Review Sitemap Manager.
7. Review Bot Manager.
8. Run Spam Monitor if available.
9. Turn on alerts and scheduled scans.
10. Review weekly reports.

This workflow covers the biggest practical SEO maintenance tasks without requiring technical SEO knowledge.