Install via SSH
Updated 2026-07-08 · 6 min read
What Install via SSH covers
This guide walks through install via ssh inside WBP Omni SEO Pro. You'll set up the feature, apply it across your existing WordPress content, and verify the change is live in Google Search Console. Written for site owners, editors and agencies managing 50+ URLs.
Before you start
Confirm you're on WBP Omni SEO Pro 2.x or newer, that WordPress is 6.4+, and that PHP is 8.1+. Take a database backup before any bulk change. If you're switching from another SEO plugin, run the built-in import first so meta, redirects and schema carry over cleanly.
Step-by-step setup
Open WBP Omni SEO Pro → Dashboard → the relevant module for this article. Enable the feature, save, and open a test post to verify the new fields render. For bulk work, jump to the Bulk Grid and filter by post type, category or status — every SEO field is editable inline without opening each post.
How this affects rankings
The right configuration for install via ssh improves crawl efficiency, click-through rate or on-page relevance depending on the feature. Google's documentation and independent studies from Moz, Ahrefs and Search Engine Journal confirm that consistent, machine-readable signals across an entire site outperform one-off optimizations on a handful of posts.
Common pitfalls
Editors often apply the change to one post and forget the rest of the site. Others enable the feature but leave the legacy plugin's data in the database. Always run a re-index after a large bulk edit, and audit the change on 5 random URLs before signing off.
Inside WBP Omni SEO Pro
Real product screenshots — click any image for the full resolution.
AI Providers
Configure AI providers — Lovable AI, OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini — with model + budget controls.
- ai
- providers
- content-ai
- settings
Feature Set — On-Page SEO
On-page SEO panel with real-time scoring and per-signal recommendations.
- features
- on-page
- content
- ranking-factors
Setup Wizard — Basic Setup
Setup wizard step 2: site title, logo, social profiles, and default schema type.
- setup
- onboarding
- getting-started
- wizard
Setup Wizard — Welcome
First step of the WBP Omni SEO setup wizard: pick your site type and connect Google.
- setup
- onboarding
- getting-started
- wizard
Rollout checklist
- Backup the database before any bulk change.
- Enable the feature in WBP Omni SEO Pro → Dashboard.
- Verify on one test URL before rolling out.
- Use the Bulk Grid to apply the change to every affected URL.
- Request re-indexing on your top 25 revenue URLs.
- Track the metric that matters for 14 days.
FAQ
Do I need WBP Omni SEO Pro to use install via ssh?
The free WBP baseline covers the basics. The Pro plan unlocks the bulk grid, schema library, AI writers and the automated workflows referenced in this article.
Will this break my existing SEO plugin data?
No. WBP imports and preserves data from major competitors. Deactivate the other plugin only after you've verified the imported meta on 10 random URLs.
How long until I see the change in Google?
Google typically re-crawls active sites every 2–14 days. Force it with URL Inspection → Request Indexing on your most important pages.
Can I do this in bulk?
Yes. Every field described here is editable from the WBP Bulk Grid — filter, select, edit inline, save.
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