Post to WordPress Directly from Zoho Writer

WordPress Extension to Post Content From Writer

Overview  

Publish blog posts directly to your WordPress site, saving the hassle of copying content manually. Whether you use a self-hosted WordPress.org site or a WordPress.com blog, you can create, format, and post content without leaving the Zoho Writer editor.

Prerequisites  

For WordPress.com users

  1. A WordPress.com account.
  2. The WordPress extension installed and authorized in Zoho Writer.

For WordPress.org (self-hosted) users:  

  1. Access to your WordPress.org admin dashboard.
  2. The Zoho Flow plugin installed and activated on your site.
  3. An API key generated via Zoho Flow.
  4. The WordPress.org extension installed in Zoho Writer.

Steps  

1. Install the WordPress Extension in Zoho Writer  
  1. Go to the Marketplace from inside Zoho Writer.
  2. Search for and install the WordPress or WordPress.org extension (depending on your blog type).
2. Configure Your WordPress Site  

 If you're using WordPress.com

  1. Click the WordPress option from the right panel in Zoho Writer under Extensions.
  2. Select your blog from the list or click Add New Site.
  3. Sign in to your WordPress.com account and authorize Zoho Writer.

If you're using a self-hosted WordPress.org site

  1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
  2. Go to Plugins > Add New, search for Zoho Flow, and install it.
    1. Alternatively, download the plugin here, then upload the ZIP file via Plugins > Upload Plugin.



  3. After installation, go to Zoho Flow in your admin panel.
  4. Select WordPress.org and generate a new API key.
  5. In Zoho Writer, open the WordPress.org extension.
  6. Enter your Base URL and the generated API key to complete authentication.

3. Compose and Post from Zoho Writer  
  1. Open your document in Zoho Writer.
  2. Click WordPress from the Extensions panel.
  3. Choose your authenticated site.
  4. Fill in the post title, category, tags, and description (Optional) 
  5. Choose how you want to publish: Publish Now/Schedule for Later/ Save as Draft
  6. You can opt to retain or strip styles like formatting, heading tags, and links.

Troubleshooting  

1. Error/Symptom: Unable to authenticate WordPress.org
Possible cause: Zoho Flow plugin might not be not installed, or the API key could be incorrect or missing
Recommended solution: Ensure Zoho Flow plugin is installed and API key is correct. Only one site can be authenticated at a time.

2. Error/Symptom: Post not appearing in WordPress
Possible cause: Post may be saved as a draft or published under the wrong user/site
Recommended solution: Make sure you're publishing under the correct site and user. Refresh your WordPress dashboard or check under "Drafts."

3. Error/Symptom: WordPress is not listed under Extensions
Possible cause: Extension may not be installed or authorized
Recommended solution: Go to the Marketplace and verify that the extension is installed and authorized.

4. Error/Symptom: Error in API key
Possible cause: API key may have expired, been revoked, or copied incorrectly
Recommended solution: Revoke and regenerate the API key from the Zoho Flow plugin in your WordPress admin.

FAQs  

1. Can I post to multiple WordPress sites from Zoho Writer?
You can post to multiple WordPress.com sites, but only one WordPress.org site can be authenticated at a time.

2. Who is listed as the author in WordPress.org posts?
All posts are published under the admin's name for self-hosted WordPress.org blogs.

3. Can I change my WordPress blog theme?
Yes. Go to your WordPress dashboard > Appearance > Themes to customize your blog design.

4. Will the post maintain formatting?
Yes, you can choose to retain styles like headings, bold text, and links, or post without them.

5. Can I schedule posts for later?
Yes, Zoho Writer allows you to publish immediately, schedule a future post, or save as a draft.
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