# What is Dappier?

Dappier is a powerful AI-driven platform designed to help publishers engage audiences, increase content recirculation, and unlock new monetization opportunities. By integrating Ask AI, you can transform your WordPress site into an interactive experience where users can ask questions, discover related content, and enhance engagement with AI-powered insights.

With the Dappier WordPress Plugin, adding Ask AI to your site is effortless—no coding required! Get started in minutes and leverage AI to keep your readers engaged while boosting revenue.

## Why Use Dappier’s Ask AI on WordPress?

* **Seamless AI-Powered Engagement** – Keep readers on your site longer with interactive AI-driven content recommendations.
* **Boost Recirculation & Page Views** – Encourage visitors to explore more of your content with intelligent recommendations.
* **Monetize AI Interactions** – Unlock new revenue streams with contextual AI-driven ads.
* **Effortless Setup** – Install, activate, and deploy Ask AI in minutes with no technical expertise required.
* **Fully Customizable** – Control how AI interacts with your content, customize widget appearance, and place it anywhere on your site.

## How It Works (Step-by-Step Setup Guide)

### Step 1: Download and Install the Plugin

1. First, download the [Dappier Ask AI Plugin](https://assets.dappier.com/dappier-wordpress-1.0.0.zip).
2. Log in to your WordPress Admin Panel.
3. Navigate to `Plugins > Add New` and click **Upload Plugin**.
4. Select the downloaded plugin file and click **Install Now**.
5. Once installed, activate the plugin.

### Step 2: Create a Free Dappier Account

* Follow the instructions in the Dappier Plugin to create a Dappier account and generate an API Key.
  ![Dappier Plugin Settings](https://dappier-assets.b-cdn.net/docs/wp-1.png)

### Step 3: Activate Your Account

1. In your WordPress Admin Dashboard, go to **Dappier Ask AI Settings**.
2. Paste your API Key into the required field.
3. Click **Save Settings** to activate your account and connect your site with Dappier.
   ![Activate Your Account](https://dappier-assets.b-cdn.net/docs/wp-2.png)

### Step 4: Edit Your AI Agent

* Give your AI Agent a name.
* Add a short description of what your AI Agent can do.
* Define how your AI Agent should respond – what topics it should cover, its tone, and what it should avoid.
* Choose content types for your AI Agent to learn from (e.g., select "Posts" to train it on blog content or "Pages" for main site information).

### Step 5: Customize and Place Your Widget

* **Select Ask AI Location** – Choose where the Ask AI widget will appear on your site.
* To manually place it, use the `[dappier_askai]` shortcode anywhere on your site.
* **Customize Appearance** – Adjust colors, button styles, and branding to match your site.

![Customize Your Agent Settings](https://dappier-assets.b-cdn.net/docs/wp-3.png)

And that's it! You’ll be live with your Dappier plugin!

## Pricing & Monetization Options

### ✅ Free Plan (Ad-Supported) – Unlimited Queries

💡 Get unlimited AI queries for free by enabling monetization via contextual AI-driven ads. This option integrates non-intrusive native ads into AI-generated responses and recommendations.

#### 🔹 How It Works:

* Ads are seamlessly displayed within AI-generated answers, recommended articles, and suggested prompts.
* You earn a 50% revenue share from ad impressions, helping you monetize AI interactions effortlessly.
* No upfront costs—just activate ads in the plugin settings, and you’re good to go!

#### 🔹 Why Choose This Plan?

✔️ Unlimited AI Queries at No Cost\
✔️ Automatic Monetization from AI Interactions\
✔️ Revenue Share from Contextual AI Ads

### 🚀 Upgrade to a Paid Plan – No Ads, Usage-Based Pricing

Want an ad-free experience with full control over your AI interactions? Upgrade to our usage-based pricing model for premium access.

#### 🔹 How It Works:

* Pay only for AI queries you use, with scalable pricing based on volume.
* No ads—just pure, uninterrupted AI engagement on your site.
* Ideal for publishers who prefer direct control over their AI-powered experience.

#### 🔹 Why Choose This Plan?

✔️ No Ads – Clean, Professional Look\
✔️ Usage-Based Pricing – Pay Only for What You Need\
✔️ Flexible Plans for Growing Publishers

💰 [View pricing & upgrade options here](https://platform.dappier.com/subscription-plan)

## Get Started Now! 🚀

Take your WordPress site to the next level with AI-powered engagement and monetization.

👉 **Download the Plugin Now**

Need help? Visit our Developer Docs or contact [support@dappier.com](mailto:support@dappier.com).