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Overview

The WordPress integration lets you connect your WordPress site to Genseo using the official Genseo plugin and a Project API Key. Once connected, you can publish and update articles directly from Genseo.

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Before You Start

  • You need admin access to your WordPress dashboard
  • You need access to your Genseo account at app.genseo.co
  • You need permission to install and activate WordPress plugins

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Connect WordPress in Genseo

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Step 1: Open WordPress

  1. Open your WordPress admin dashboard

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Step 2: Install the Genseo Plugin

  1. In the WordPress sidebar, go to Plugins → Add Plugin
  2. Search for Genseo
  3. On the Genseo plugin card, click Install Now
  4. Click Activate
You can also open the plugin directly in the WordPress Plugin Directory: wordpress.org/plugins/genseo

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Step 3: Open the Genseo Plugin in WordPress

  1. In the WordPress sidebar, click Genseo

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Step 4: Create an API Key in Genseo App

  1. Open app.genseo.co
  2. Go to Integrations
  3. Select WordPress
  4. Create a new API Key

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Step 5: Connect WordPress to Genseo

  1. Copy the API Key from Genseo
  2. Go back to WordPress → Genseo
  3. Paste the key into Project API Key
  4. Click Connect to Genseo

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Step 6: Verify the Connection

  1. Return to app.genseo.co
  2. In Integrations → WordPress, click Check connection
  3. Confirm the success message
Your WordPress site is now connected and ready for publishing.

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Common Issues and Solutions

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Genseo Plugin Not Found in WordPress

Problem: You cannot find the Genseo plugin in Plugins → Add Plugin. Solution:
  • Confirm you searched for Genseo in the plugin search field
  • Check that your WordPress site can access the WordPress Plugin Directory
  • Open the direct plugin page: wordpress.org/plugins/genseo
  • Make sure your WordPress role has permission to install plugins

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Invalid API Key

Problem: Connection fails after pasting the key. Solution:
  • Create a new API Key in Genseo and try again
  • Copy and paste the full key without extra spaces
  • Ensure you are using a WordPress key from Integrations → WordPress

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Check Connection Fails

Problem: Check connection does not pass in Genseo. Solution:
  • Confirm the plugin is installed and activated in WordPress
  • Re-open WordPress → Genseo and click Connect to Genseo again
  • Verify the same API Key is active in Genseo
  • Refresh both dashboards and re-run Check connection

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Missing Permissions in WordPress

Problem: You do not see Plugins or cannot activate/install plugins. Solution:
  • Ask a WordPress administrator to grant plugin management permissions
  • Complete plugin installation with an admin account
  • Then continue connection in WordPress → Genseo

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Best Practices

  • Use one key per project: Keep project environments clearly separated
  • Rotate keys when needed: Create a new key immediately if one is exposed
  • Test before bulk publishing: Publish one test article after connecting
  • Verify result in WordPress: Check formatting, media, and slug after publish
  • Keep plugin updated: Install plugin updates for compatibility and stability

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Next Steps