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WordPress Integration

Connect your self-hosted WordPress site to Lovarank and publish SEO-optimized articles directly to your blog with one click.

What You'll Need

  • A self-hosted WordPress site (WordPress.org, not WordPress.com)
  • Administrator access to your WordPress dashboard
  • The ability to install plugins

Setting Up the Integration

Step 1: Add WordPress Integration

  1. Navigate to Integrations in the Lovarank sidebar
  2. Click Create Integration
  3. Select WordPress from the options

Step 2: Enter Your Site Details

Enter your WordPress site URL:

  • Use your full URL including https://
  • Example: https://yourdomain.com or https://yourdomain.com/blog

Select your publishing behavior:

  • Publish Immediately — Articles go live when you click Publish
  • Save as Draft — Creates a draft for review in WordPress first

Step 3: Install the Lovarank Plugin

Click the Install Lovarank Plugin button. This opens your WordPress admin's plugin installation page.

  1. Click Install Now on the plugin page
  2. Wait for installation to complete
  3. Click Activate
  4. You'll be redirected to the plugin settings

Step 4: Connect with Integration Token

  1. Copy the Integration Token from the Lovarank setup screen
  2. Paste it into the "Integration Token" field in the WordPress plugin settings
  3. Click Save

The plugin establishes a secure connection between Lovarank and your site.

Step 5: Test and Complete

  1. Return to Lovarank and click Test Connection
  2. If successful, you'll see a confirmation message
  3. Optionally select a Default Author and Default Category for posts
  4. Click Create Integration

Publishing to WordPress

Once connected:

  1. Open any generated article in Lovarank
  2. Scroll to the Integrations section
  3. Find your WordPress integration
  4. Click Publish

Your article is sent to WordPress with:

  • Full content and formatting
  • Featured image
  • Meta description
  • SEO-friendly URL slug

Field Mapping

Lovarank automatically maps to WordPress fields:

Lovarank FieldWordPress Field
TitlePost Title
ContentPost Content (HTML)
Featured ImageFeatured Image
Meta DescriptionYoast/Rank Math SEO description
SlugPost Permalink

SEO Plugin Compatibility

The integration works with popular WordPress SEO plugins:

  • Yoast SEO — Meta descriptions populate automatically
  • Rank Math — Full support for SEO fields
  • All in One SEO — Compatible with meta description fields

If you don't have an SEO plugin, the meta description is stored in post meta.

Updating Published Articles

To update a live article:

  1. Edit the article in Lovarank
  2. Save your changes
  3. Click Republish on the WordPress integration
  4. Your changes push to the live post

The URL and publication date remain unchanged.

Managing the Integration

Changing Settings

To update your WordPress integration:

  1. Go to Integrations in Lovarank
  2. Click on your WordPress integration
  3. Modify settings as needed
  4. Save changes

Disconnecting

To remove the integration:

  1. Click the trash icon on your WordPress integration in Lovarank
  2. Optionally deactivate the Lovarank plugin in WordPress

Troubleshooting

Plugin Installation Failed

  • Ensure you have administrator access
  • Check your hosting allows plugin installation
  • Try uploading the plugin manually via FTP

Connection Test Failed

  • Verify your site URL is correct and accessible
  • Check that the Lovarank plugin is activated
  • Ensure your integration token is correctly entered
  • Verify your site's SSL certificate is valid

Publishing Failed

  • Confirm you have publishing permissions in WordPress
  • Check your hosting doesn't block API requests
  • Verify there's storage space for images
  • Look for plugin conflicts in WordPress

Images Not Displaying

  • Check WordPress media library upload limits
  • Verify your theme supports featured images
  • Ensure the image format is supported (JPG, PNG)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it work with WordPress multisite? Yes. Connect individual sites within your multisite network.

Can I publish to multiple WordPress sites? Yes. Create a separate integration for each WordPress site.

Will my existing plugins interfere? Most plugins work fine. Security plugins that block API requests may need configuration.

Can I use custom post types? Currently, Lovarank publishes to standard Posts. Custom post type support is planned.

What WordPress version is required? WordPress 5.0 or later is recommended for full compatibility.

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