Understanding the Technology
Learn about the AI and search technologies that power WPRAG
What is AI Search?
AI Search uses artificial intelligence to understand the meaning and intent behind search queries, not just matching keywords. When someone searches for "how to speed up my website," AI Search understands they're looking for performance optimization tips—even if your content uses phrases like "improve page load times" or "boost site speed." This means visitors find what they're actually looking for, even when they phrase questions differently than your content.
What is Semantic Search?
Semantic search is a search technique that focuses on meaning rather than exact word matches. Traditional keyword search looks for pages containing the exact words you typed. Semantic search understands concepts, synonyms, and context. For example, a search for "affordable laptops" would also find content about "budget-friendly notebooks" or "cheap computers for students." This technology is what makes AI-powered search feel more natural and intuitive.
What is RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)?
RAG stands for Retrieval-Augmented Generation. It's a technique that combines search with AI text generation to provide accurate, contextual answers. Here's how it works: First, the system retrieves the most relevant content from your site. Then, AI reads that content and generates a helpful summary or answer. The key benefit? The AI only uses your actual content to generate responses—it won't make things up or hallucinate. Every answer is grounded in your real content, making it trustworthy and accurate.
How is AI Search different from regular WordPress search?
WordPress's built-in search only matches exact keywords and often returns irrelevant results. WPRAG's AI Search offers several key improvements:
- Intent understanding: Finds relevant content even when words don't match exactly
- AI summaries: Instant answers generated from your content
- Smart filtering: Faceted filters for categories, dates, authors, and more
- Always current: Real-time indexing keeps results fresh
Features & Customization
Make WPRAG work exactly how you need it
Can I style the search blocks to match my theme?
Yes! The WPRAG search blocks are designed to integrate seamlessly with your WordPress theme. You can customize colors, fonts, borders, and spacing through the block settings in the WordPress editor. For advanced styling, you can add custom CSS to override any default styles. The blocks use standard WordPress classes and are compatible with most themes out of the box.
Can I configure which filters appear?
Absolutely. You have full control over which faceted filters are displayed. Choose from categories, tags, post types, authors, date ranges, and custom taxonomies. You can enable or disable any filter, set the default sort order, and even configure how many options appear before showing a "Show more" link. This lets you tailor the search experience to your site's specific content structure.
Can I toggle the AI summary on or off?
Yes. The AI-generated summary feature can be enabled or disabled per search block or globally for your site. Some sites prefer to show just search results without the AI summary, while others love the instant answers feature. You can also set a minimum confidence threshold—if the AI isn't confident enough about an answer, it won't display a summary for that query.
What customization options are available?
WPRAG offers extensive customization options:
- Visual styling: Colors, typography, spacing, border radius
- Layout options: Grid or list view, filter sidebar position
- Feature toggles: AI summary, filters, pagination, result counts
- Behavior settings: Results per page, default sort, search scope
Can filters be positioned on the left or right?
Yes, you can position the filter sidebar on either the left or right side of the search results, or hide it entirely for a cleaner look. On mobile devices, filters automatically collapse into an expandable panel for optimal viewing. You can also choose to display filters above the results as horizontal pills instead of a sidebar.
Getting Started
Everything you need to get WPRAG running on your site
How quickly can I get started?
Most sites are up and running within 15 minutes. Install the WPRAG plugin, connect your site to your WPRAG account with one click, and your content automatically starts indexing. While indexing happens in the background, you can immediately add search blocks to your pages. The AI search becomes available as soon as your first batch of content is indexed.
What WordPress versions are supported?
WPRAG supports WordPress 5.9 and higher, with full block editor (Gutenberg) integration. We recommend running the latest WordPress version for the best experience and security. The plugin is regularly tested with each new WordPress release to ensure compatibility.
Does it work with my theme?
WPRAG is designed to work with any properly-coded WordPress theme. The search blocks inherit your theme's typography and adapt to your site's color scheme. We've tested compatibility with popular themes including Astra, GeneratePress, Kadence, Divi, and Elementor-based themes. If you encounter any styling issues, our support team can help you adjust the CSS.
What content gets indexed?
By default, WPRAG indexes published posts and pages. You can configure which post types to include, such as WooCommerce products, portfolio items, or custom post types. We index the title, content, excerpt, categories, tags, custom fields, and metadata. You can also exclude specific pages or posts from indexing if needed.
Pricing & Billing
Common questions about plans, payments, and billing
Can I change plans anytime?
Yes! You can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. Changes take effect immediately, and we'll prorate your billing accordingly.
What happens if I exceed my document limit?
We'll notify you when you approach your limit. You can upgrade your plan or we'll temporarily stop indexing new content until you upgrade.
Do you offer annual discounts?
Yes! Pay annually and save 20% on any plan. Contact our sales team for annual pricing details.
Is there a setup fee?
No setup fees for standard plans. Enterprise customers receive white-glove onboarding included in their custom pricing.
Can I cancel anytime?
Absolutely. Cancel anytime with no penalties. Your service continues until the end of your current billing period.
Do you offer refunds?
We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with WPRAG. No questions asked.
Still Have Questions?
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