Wordpress Integration
Connect your Wordpress website with Outrank using our official plugin
How WordPress Plugin Integration Works
The WordPress Plugin integration provides the simplest way to publish your Outrank articles directly to your WordPress site. Once configured, articles are automatically published to your site as soon as they're generated.
Setup Instructions
Step 1: Start Creating Your Integration
- Navigate to your Outrank dashboard
- Go to Integrations → New Integration
- Select "WordPress" from the available options
- Enter your WordPress website URL (e.g., https://example.com)
Step 2: Install and Activate the Outrank Plugin
- Install the Outrank plugin directly from here:
- Click "Install Now" on the plugin page
- Click "Activate" when the installation completes
- You'll be automatically redirected to the plugin setup page
Step 3: Connect the Plugin with Outrank
- Return to the Outrank integration creation page
- Copy the integration token from the integration creation page (it's displayed in Step 3)
- Paste it into the "Integration Token" field in your WordPress plugin settings
- Click "Save" to establish the connection
Step 4: Complete the Integration
- Create an integration by clicking on the button below
- The connection will be tested automatically
- Upon success, you'll be redirected to your integrations list
Note: The connection test ensures your WordPress site can receive articles. If it fails, check that your plugin is activated and the token is correctly entered.
What Gets Published
- Article title
- Full article content (with proper formatting)
- Featured image
- SEO meta description
- Publication date
- Tags (based on keywords)
- Custom slug/permalink
Publishing Options
Auto-publish
Articles are automatically published to your WordPress site as soon as they're generated in Outrank. No manual steps required.
Draft Mode
Choose to save articles as drafts for review before publishing. Perfect for sites that require editorial approval.
Scheduled Publishing
Articles respect the scheduling settings from Outrank. If you schedule an article for a future date, it will be generated and published at that time.
Troubleshooting
Plugin not appearing in WordPress admin menu
Make sure the plugin is activated. Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins and check if Outrank is active. If not, click "Activate".
"Invalid token" error when saving settings
Ensure you've copied the entire token from Outrank. The token should be 64 characters long. Try copying it again and make sure there are no extra spaces.
Articles not appearing on WordPress site
Check your plugin settings to ensure articles aren't being saved as drafts. Also verify that your WordPress user permissions allow post creation.
Featured images not showing
Verify that your WordPress theme supports featured images and that your hosting allows external image URLs. Some security plugins may block external images.
Connection test fails
This usually indicates a firewall or security plugin blocking the connection. Whitelist the Outrank API endpoints or temporarily disable security plugins to test.
"403 Forbidden" error
Your hosting provider or security plugin may be blocking API requests. Contact your host to whitelist Outrank's servers or check your .htaccess file for restrictive rules. If you're using Cloudflare, see our Cloudflare Bot Fight Mode troubleshooting guide.
Plugin conflicts with other plugins
If you experience issues, try deactivating other plugins one by one to identify conflicts. Common conflicts occur with caching and security plugins.
Security & Best Practices
- Keep your integration token secure and never share it publicly
- Regularly update the Outrank plugin to get the latest features and security patches
- Use strong passwords for your WordPress admin account
- Consider using draft mode if you want to review articles before publishing
- Set up proper user roles if multiple people manage your WordPress site
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