· OnPage.ai Team · SEO Tools · 3 min read
How to Activate OnPage.ai Chrome Extension
Learn how to activate and maximize the potential of the OnPage.ai Chrome extension for SEO optimization with this step-by-step guide.
Are you ready to supercharge your SEO efforts with OnPage.ai? This comprehensive guide will walk you through the activation process for the OnPage.ai Chrome extension, ensuring you can access all its premium features and maximize your SEO potential.
Watch the Tutorial
To get a quick overview of OnPage.ai’s features, check out our video tutorial below:
What is OnPage.ai?
Before diving into the activation process, let’s quickly overview what makes OnPage.ai an essential SEO tool. This all-in-one Chrome extension offers four powerful features:
- Instant On-Page SEO Analysis: Analyze any webpage’s SEO factors in real-time
- Web Content Draft Management: Collect and organize content across different websites
- Top 10 Google Results Analysis: Deep dive into topic clusters for your target keywords
- Exclusive PAA Scraper: Extract both questions and answers from Google’s “People Also Ask” section
Prerequisites for Activation
To fully activate OnPage.ai, you’ll need three key components:
- An active OnPage.ai registration (purchased from OnPage.ai)
- An OpenAI API key
- A Serper.dev API key
Step-by-Step Activation Guide
1. Initial Installation
- Visit the Chrome Web Store
- Search for “OnPage.ai”
- Click “Add to Chrome”
- Pin the extension to your toolbar for easy access
Note: The extension is compatible with all Chromium-based browsers, including:
- Google Chrome
- Brave
- Opera
- Vivaldi
- Edge
2. Activating Your OnPage.ai License
- Click the OnPage.ai icon in your browser toolbar
- Open the settings menu
- Enter your OnPage.ai subscription email address
- Check your email for the activation token (valid for 1 hour)
- Enter the token in the extension
3. Adding Your OpenAI API Key
The OpenAI API key is essential for accessing AI-powered features like:
- First-page analysis
- Content rewriting functions
Here’s how to add it:
- Log into your OpenAI account
- Navigate to your profile settings
- Create a new secret key
- Copy the key
- Paste it into the OnPage.ai extension settings
Important Security Note: Your OpenAI API key is stored locally in your Chrome storage for security purposes. OnPage.ai does not have access to this key.
4. Setting Up Serpapi.dev Integration
Serpapi.dev provides the Google search API service necessary for certain features. Here’s why it’s great for beginners:
- Offers 2,500 free credits
- Affordable pricing for additional credits
- Reliable API service
To add your Serpapi.dev key:
- Create or log into your Serpapi.dev account
- Locate your API key
- Enter it in the OnPage.ai extension settings
Verification and Testing
After completing all steps, your OnPage.ai extension should now have full premium functionality. To verify:
- Click the extension icon
- Check that all premium features are accessible
- Try running a basic SEO analysis on any webpage
Troubleshooting Common Issues
If you encounter any activation issues:
- Ensure all API keys are entered correctly
- Verify your OnPage.ai subscription is active
- Check that the activation token hasn’t expired
- Confirm your browser is up to date
Best Practices for Use
To make the most of your activated OnPage.ai extension:
- Keep the extension pinned to your toolbar for quick access
- Regularly check your API usage to manage credits effectively
- Save important analyses locally for offline reference
- Keep your API keys secure and never share them
Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve successfully activated your OnPage.ai Chrome extension and unlocked its full potential for SEO analysis and content optimization. With all premium features now at your disposal, you’re ready to:
- Conduct comprehensive on-page SEO analyses
- Manage web content efficiently
- Analyze top-ranking competitors
- Extract valuable PAA content
Ready to start optimizing? With your fully activated OnPage.ai extension, you’re now equipped to take your SEO strategy to the next level. Happy optimizing!