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Overview

The WordPress integration allows you to publish articles directly to your WordPress blog without manual copy-paste. This guide covers setup, publishing workflows, and troubleshooting.

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Connecting WordPress in Genseo

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Step 1: Access WordPress Profile

  1. Open your WordPress admin dashboard
  2. In the sidebar, navigate to Users → Profile
This will open your user profile page where you can manage your account settings and application passwords.

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Step 2: Copy Username and Website

  1. On your profile page, locate the Username field
  2. Copy your username
  3. In Genseo, navigate to Settings → Integrations → WordPress
  4. Paste your username into the Username field in Genseo
  5. Locate the Website field on your WordPress profile page
  6. Copy your website URL
  7. Paste the website URL into the Website field in Genseo
Make sure to copy the full website URL including https:// or http:// protocol.

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Step 3: Create Application Password

WordPress uses application passwords for secure API access. You’ll need to create one for Genseo:
  1. Scroll down to the Application Passwords section on your WordPress profile page
  2. In the New Application Password Name field, enter “Genseo”
  3. Click Add New Application Password or Generate Password
  4. WordPress will generate a password for you
  5. Important: Copy this password immediately - you won’t be able to see it again
  6. Paste the application password into the Password field in Genseo
Application passwords are displayed only once. If you lose the password, you’ll need to create a new one. Make sure to copy it before closing the dialog.

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Step 4: Test Connection

  1. In Genseo, click Test Connection to verify your credentials
  2. If successful, you’ll see a confirmation message
  3. Click Save to complete the setup
Your WordPress site is now connected to Genseo and ready to receive articles.

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Publishing Articles to WordPress

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Immediate Publishing

  1. Generate or open an article in Genseo
  2. Click Publish
  3. Select WordPress as the destination
  4. Review the preview
  5. Click Confirm
The article will be published to your WordPress blog immediately.

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Scheduled Publishing

  1. Generate or open an article
  2. Click Schedule
  3. Select your publish date and time
  4. Choose WordPress as the destination
  5. Click Schedule
The article will be published automatically at the scheduled time.

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Updating Articles

When you update an article in Genseo:
  1. Make your edits in the Genseo editor
  2. Click Update
  3. Select Update in WordPress
  4. Confirm the update
Genseo maintains a connection between articles and WordPress posts. Updates will overwrite the existing WordPress post, preserving the original publish date.

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Common Issues and Solutions

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Connection Failed

Problem: The connection test fails or you can’t connect to WordPress. Solution:
  • Verify your username is correct (case-sensitive)
  • Check that your website URL includes the protocol (https:// or http://)
  • Ensure the application password was copied correctly (no extra spaces)
  • Make sure your WordPress site is accessible and not behind a firewall
  • Verify that Application Passwords are enabled in WordPress (available in WordPress 5.6+)

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“Invalid Credentials” Error

Problem: Genseo shows an “Invalid Credentials” error. Solution:
  • Double-check that you copied the application password correctly
  • Create a new application password if you’re unsure
  • Verify your username matches exactly (check for typos)
  • Ensure your website URL is correct and accessible

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”Application Passwords Not Available” Error

Problem: You don’t see the Application Passwords section in WordPress. Solution:
  • Application Passwords require WordPress 5.6 or higher - update WordPress if needed
  • Ensure you’re logged in as an Administrator
  • Check if a security plugin is blocking Application Passwords
  • Some managed WordPress hosts may disable Application Passwords - contact your host

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Articles Published But Not Visible

Problem: Articles are published but don’t appear on your WordPress site. Solution:
  • Check your WordPress post status - ensure posts are set to “Published”
  • Verify your WordPress theme displays blog posts correctly
  • Check if you have any caching plugins that need to be cleared
  • Review your WordPress permalink settings
  • Ensure the post category is set correctly
Problem: Featured images from Genseo don’t appear in WordPress. Solution:
  • Verify that your WordPress theme supports featured images
  • Check that the image URL is accessible
  • Ensure your WordPress media library has sufficient space
  • Try uploading the image directly to WordPress media library first

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Slug Conflicts

Problem: Multiple articles try to use the same URL slug. Solution:
  • Genseo automatically handles slug conflicts by adding numbers
  • Manually edit slugs in WordPress if needed
  • Consider using unique identifiers in your slug pattern
  • Review your WordPress permalink structure

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Best Practices

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SEO Optimization

  • Meta descriptions: Ensure your WordPress theme supports meta descriptions or use an SEO plugin
  • Featured images: Always include featured images for better social sharing
  • Categories and tags: Use relevant categories and tags for better organization
  • Permalinks: Configure WordPress permalinks to use post names for SEO-friendly URLs

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Content Management

  • Test first: Publish a test article before scheduling multiple articles
  • Backup content: Keep copies of important articles outside WordPress
  • Monitor publishing: Check your WordPress dashboard after publishing to ensure articles appear correctly
  • Review formatting: WordPress may render content differently - review published articles

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Performance

  • Image optimization: Optimize images before publishing to improve site speed
  • Caching: Use caching plugins to improve site performance
  • CDN: Consider using a CDN for faster image delivery

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Security

  • Application passwords: Use unique application passwords for each service
  • Regular updates: Keep WordPress updated for security patches
  • Strong passwords: Use strong passwords for your WordPress admin account
  • Limit access: Only grant necessary permissions to application passwords

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Custom Post Types and Taxonomies

If you use custom post types or taxonomies in WordPress:
  • Genseo publishes to the default “Posts” post type
  • Custom post types require additional configuration
  • Contact support if you need custom post type support
  • Custom taxonomies can be mapped during the publishing process

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Next Steps