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❓What is the OTTO Pixel?

Learn how this tracking script connects your site to AI-powered SEO insights in Search Atlas.

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The OTTO Pixel is the engine behind Search Atlas’s AI-powered SEO capabilities. It’s a small piece of code that connects your site to real-time audits, insights, and technical tracking.

In this guide, you’ll learn what the OTTO Pixel does, why it’s essential, and how to make sure it’s working correctly.

🔍 What to do

Please understand what the OTTO Pixel is and why it needs to be installed for the OTTO engine to work.

🌟 Why it matters

The OTTO Pixel enables your website to receive real-time audits, track SEO health, and access AI-powered recommendations. Without it, OTTO cannot function.

🛠️ How to do it

You’ll find your Pixel UUID in the OTTO & Audit section of your dashboard

  • Install it via:
    1. The Search Atlas SEO plugin (WordPress)

    2. Google Tag Manager

    3. Or by pasting the script manually into your site’s `<head>`

⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid

❌ Not enabling OTTO after script installation

❌ Using outdated or legacy scripts

❌ Forgetting to place the script in the correct part of the site

💡 Pro Tip

You can use the Pixel Diagnostics Tool after installation to confirm that the pixel is active and properly configured.

✅ Once done

Your OTTO dashboard will begin displaying crawl results, audit data, and optimization suggestions powered by the pixel.

📚 Useful Resources

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