WordPress Integration

Automatically publish AI-generated content to your WordPress site.

What You Can Do

  • Publish blog posts and pages automatically
  • Update existing content
  • Manage categories and tags
  • Upload and attach media files
  • Schedule posts for future publication
  • Set post status (draft, published, pending)

Setup Instructions

  1. Go to Connections in your ARKA AI dashboard
  2. Find the WordPress card
  3. Click "Connect"
  4. Enter your WordPress site URL (e.g., https://yourblog.com)
  5. Enter your WordPress username
  6. Enter your Application Password (not your regular password)
  7. Click "Connect" to verify credentials

Creating an Application Password

WordPress requires Application Passwords for API access. Here's how to create one:

  1. Log into your WordPress admin dashboard
  2. Go to Users → Profile
  3. Scroll to "Application Passwords" section
  4. Enter a name (e.g., "ARKA AI")
  5. Click "Add New Application Password"
  6. Copy the generated password (you won't see it again)
  7. Use this password in ARKA AI connection setup

Common Use Cases

📝 Automated Blog Publishing

Generate SEO-optimized blog posts with AI and publish directly to WordPress.

"Generate a 1500-word blog post about AI trends and publish to WordPress in 'Technology' category"

🔄 Content Repurposing

Transform existing content into new formats and publish as WordPress posts.

"Convert this video transcript into a blog post and publish to WordPress"

📊 Scheduled Content Pipeline

Generate multiple posts and schedule them throughout the week.

"Generate 5 blog posts about marketing and schedule them Mon-Fri at 9 AM"

🎯 SEO Optimization

Optimize existing WordPress posts with AI-generated meta descriptions and tags.

"Analyze my latest WordPress post and add SEO-optimized meta description and tags"

Supported Post Fields

When creating or updating posts, you can control these fields:

  • Title - Post headline
  • Content - HTML body content
  • Excerpt - Post summary
  • Status - draft, publish, pending, private
  • Categories - Post categories (by ID or name)
  • Tags - Post tags
  • Featured Image - Post thumbnail
  • Author - Post author (by user ID)
  • Publish Date - Schedule future posts
  • Slug - URL-friendly post identifier

Troubleshooting

Connection Failed

If WordPress connection fails:

  • Verify your site URL is correct (include https://)
  • Ensure you're using an Application Password, not your login password
  • Check that WordPress REST API is enabled (default in WP 4.7+)
  • Verify no security plugins are blocking REST API access
  • Try regenerating a new Application Password

Post Publishing Failed

If posts aren't publishing:

  • Check that your WordPress user has publishing permissions
  • Verify the category and tag names/IDs are correct
  • Ensure content doesn't violate WordPress content policies
  • Try publishing as a draft first, then manually publish
  • Check WordPress error logs for specific error messages

Media Upload Failed

If images aren't uploading:

  • Check file size limits in WordPress settings
  • Verify image format is supported (JPEG, PNG, GIF)
  • Ensure WordPress media directory is writable
  • Check your hosting's upload size limits

Security & Privacy

  • Application Passwords are encrypted and stored securely
  • We never access your WordPress admin panel
  • Only REST API endpoints are used for publishing
  • You can revoke Application Passwords anytime from WordPress
  • All API requests use HTTPS encryption

Best Practices

  • Always review AI-generated content before publishing
  • Use draft status for initial posts, then manually publish
  • Set up proper categories and tags in WordPress first
  • Include featured images for better engagement
  • Schedule posts during peak audience activity times
  • Use SEO presets to optimize content before publishing

Next Steps