Installing and Verifying the Nytro SEO JS Snippet on WordPress

Installing and Verifying the Nytro SEO JS Snippet on WordPress

The Nytro SEO JS Optimization Snippet allows for the automatic SEO optimization of your webpage code. To enable this feature, you need to copy and paste the JS snippet into the <HEAD> section of your website. Here’s a detailed guide to help you through the process:


1. How to Add the Snippet

Locating the JS Snippet


  1. Go to the Nytro SEO dashboard.
  2. From the left sidebar, select “Websites” ➡️ “Manage.”
  3. Click the symbol ‘</>’ to view the JS snippet for your website.
  4. Copy the snippet code.


Note: If you haven’t added your website yet, check our guide here.

Accessing the WordPress Dashboard

  1. Navigate to your WordPress admin panel.

  2. Log in with your credentials.



2. Options to Place the Snippet

Using the PHP Header

Using this option is possible; however, it is recommended to use snippet plugins as they are more manageable. See details below. 


  1. From the WordPress dashboard, navigate to Appearance ➡️ Theme Editor.

  2. Open the header.php file.

  3. Paste the JS snippet before the closing </head> tag.

  4. Save the changes.

Note: The snippet must be placed in the header or before the header. If you are using one of the classic WordPress themes, the option to access the theme editor will not be available and it will require you to install a snippet plugin.

Using Snippets Plugins

Header Plugin

1. From your dashboard, go to Plugins ➡️ Add New.

2. Search for "Insert Headers."

3. Install and activate the "Insert Headers" plugin.

4. Navigate back to your WordPress dashboard and go to Settings ➡️ WP Headers and Footers ➡️ Scripts.


5. Paste the JS snippet in the "Scripts in Header" section.


6. Save the changes.

7. Clear/purge the cache.

Other Plugins

WPCode


  1. Install and activate the "WPCode" plugin.

  2. From your dashboard, go to Code Snippets ➡️ Header & Footer.

  3. Paste the JS snippet in the "Header" section.

  4. Save the changes.

  5. Clear/purge the cache.

Header Footer Code Manager



  1. Install and activate the "Header Footer Code Manager" plugin.

  2. From your dashboard, go to HFCM ➡️ Click the “Add New” button.

  3. Insert the snippet name, set the type to JavaScript, and location to the Header.

  4. Paste the JS snippet in the "Snippet / Code" section.

  5. Save the changes.

  6. Clear/purge the cache.

Elementor


It will require you to have the Advanced subscription or higher to access and add a custom code.

1. From the dashboard, go to Elementor ➡️ Custom Code

2. Name for the code and ensure the location is set to <head>. 

3. Paste the JS snippet in the code box. 


4. Set the conditions to Entire site.

5. Save the changes.

6. Clear/purge the cache.

Note: Google Tag Manager is not supported at this stage.


3. How to Verify the Snippet Installation

Nytro SEO Dashboard Verification

1. Go to the Nytro SEO dashboard.

2. From the left sidebar, select “Websites” ➡️ “Manage.”

3. Click the number next to your website to view the settings.


4. Under Website Optimisation, click the “OPEN” button next to “Snippet is not installed.”


5. Click the “Verify installation” button (this may take a few seconds).

6. A notification will be displayed about the status of the verification.


Using Browser Developer Tools

1. Open your website in a browser.

2. Right-click on the page and select "Inspect" or press F12.

3. Go to the "Elements" tab.

4. Click the arrow down next to the <head>.


5. Check the JS snippet by using the search shortcut (Ctrl + F).

Using Online Verification Tools

Utilize online tools like GTmetrix or Google Tag Assistant to verify the presence of the JS snippet, or use Chrome extensions.



4. How to Prevent Speed Plugins from Handling the Snippet (Exclude JS)

WP Rocket

1. From your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Settings ➡️ WP Rocket.


2. Go to the "File Optimization" tab.


3. Under "JavaScript Files," find "Excluded JavaScript Files."

4. Add plugin.nytsys.com to the exclusion list.

5. Save the changes.

6. Clear/purge the cache.


W3 Total Cache

  1. From your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Performance ➡️ Minify.

  2. Go to the "Advanced" section.

  3. Under "Never minify the following JS files," add plugin.nytsys.com

  4. Save the changes.

  5. Clear/purge the cache.


Autoptimize

  1. From your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Settings ➡️ Autoptimize.

  2. Go to the "JS, CSS & HTML" tab.

  3. Under "Exclude scripts from Autoptimize," add plugin.nytsys.com

  4. Save the changes.

  5. Clear/purge the cache.


LiteSpeed Cache

  1. From your WordPress dashboard, navigate to LiteSpeed Cache ➡️ Cache.

  2. Go to the “[4] Excludes” tab.

  3. Under “Do Not Cache URIs,” add plugin.nytsys.com

  4. Save the changes.

  5. Clear/purge the cache.


WP Super Cache

  • Navigate to Settings ➡️ WP Super Cache.

  • Go to the Advanced tab.

  • Under “Rejected URL Strings,” add plugin.nytsys.com.

  • Save the changes.

  • Clear/purge the cache.


WP Fastest Cache

  • Navigate to WP Fastest Cache.

  • Click the “Exclude” tab.

  • Click the “Add New Rule” button next to the “Exclude JS” section.

  • Add plugin.nytsys.com to the pop-up window.

  • Save the changes.

  • Clear/purge the cache.


WP-Optimize - Clean, Compress, Cache

  • Navigate to WP Optimize ➡️ Cache.

  • Go to the Advanced tab.

  • Under “URLs to exclude from caching,” add plugin.nytsys.com.

  • Save the changes.

  • Clear/purge the cache.



5. Troubleshooting

Common Issues:

  • The snippet is not verified.

  • Page loading issues.

Actions to Overcome Issues:

  • Clear/purge the cache and try again.

WP Rocket


W3 Total Cache



Autoptimize



LiteSpeed Cache


WP Super Cache


WP Fastest Cache:


WP-Optimize - Clean, Compress, Cache

  • Ensure the snippet is correctly placed in the header.

  • Disable conflicting plugins temporarily to check for conflicts.

Our full guide about troubleshooting can be found here.



Additional Resources

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