Introduction
This tutorial will guide you through the quick and easy steps to connect your WordPress account to SEOmatic, enabling us to sync and publish content on your behalf.
Minimum Requirements
- Self-hosted WordPress Account (WordPress.org)
Step by Step Guide to Connect with WordPress
- Go to “Connections” tab.
- Choose WordPress and click “Add Connection”.
- Enter your WordPress site's domain name (ensure to include relevant subdomains, if any). Leave out 'https://', 'www.', or any trailing slashes or folders.
- Optional: If your WordPress site is protected with HTTP Basic Authentication, please also enter your WordPress credentials.
- Once you input your domain name, Click “Connect” then you'll be automatically redirected to your WordPress admin page.
- On the WordPress admin login page, enter your Username and password. Click on “Log In”.
- After successfully logging in, you'll be taken directly to the page where you can create an Application Password.
- Enter a descriptive name related to the third-party application in the designated box (i.e “SEOmatic”). Click on “Yes, I approve of this connection”.
- You will be automatically redirected back to SEOmatic and see a confirmation message if the connection is successful. If not, an error message will appear.
- Your connection will appear in “My Connections” tab.
Advanced Tips and Tricks
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Best Practices
- Make sure your REST API is enabled (ask your developer).
- If your WordPress site is protected with HTTP Basic Authentication, please also enter your WordPress credentials.
Contact and Support
For further assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team. Contact us at contact@seomatic.ai or via chat.