If you are accustomed to copying content from Google Docs and pasting it to WordPress, this guide will make you think twice about that procedure. WordPress is an effective tool that enables bloggers and business owners to spread their message on the internet while Google Docs is a tool for content production and collaboration. Over the years, bloggers have been copying and pasting content from Google Docs to WordPress.com. However, that procedure created a number of errs in the layout and formatting of the document. In this guide, ugtechmag.com details a step-by-step procedure on how to publish blog posts from Google Docs to WordPress.
Step 1: Add WordPress.com for Google Docs Plugin to Google Docs
1. Go to GoogleDocs.com
2. Click on Extensions at the top menu bar.
3. From the popup menu select Add-ons and then tap on Get Add-ons.
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4. The Google Workspace Marketplace page will appear. Tap in the search field, key in “WordPress.com for Google Docs” and press enter. You will be able to see the official plugin for WordPress. Tap on the plugin then click on “Install.” You will be prompted to authorize permission and allow WordPress.com for Google Docs to perform the listed actions. Click “Allow.” Just like that, you will have added the WordPress.com for Google Docs plugin.
Step 2: Add the WordPress website to the WordPress.com for Google Docs Plugin
1. Open the preferred Google Docs document that you want to publish to WordPress.com.
2. Tap on Extensions at the top menu bar.
3. From the popup menu select WordPress.com for Google Docs under the Add ons list. Next, open the Add on to proceed.
4. On the sidebar, you will see a message saying “Add WordPress site,” tap on it.
5. You will be referred to the next page from which you will be prompted to log in to WordPress.com for Google Docs with your WordPress.com account. Add all the required log-in credentials and click approve.
Step 3: Open the Docs that you want to Publish to WordPress
1. Write anything that you want to publish in the Docs. After you are done writing, adding images, and formatting, simply click on the “Save as Draft” button.
2. The article will be saved in the Draft folder of your WordPress website. Go to the drafts section on the website, and edit and publish your blog post if you wish so.