๐ Automated SEO - WordPress Integration
There are two ways to connect your WordPress site to Fast SEO Fix. We recommend the plugin method. It's simpler and more secure.
| WP Plugin (Recommended) | Application Password | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Install plugin, copy one key | Generate password in profile |
| Credentials stored | API key only | Username + password |
| Revoke access | One click in plugin settings | Delete application password |
| WordPress version | 5.0+ | 5.6+ |
Method 1: Plugin (Recommended)
Available on WordPress.org
Install directly from the WordPress plugin directory โ no zip upload needed.
Step 1: Install the Plugin
- In your WordPress admin, go to Plugins โ Add New
- Search for "Fast SEO Fix Integration"
- Click Install Now, then Activate
Step 2: Copy Your Connection Details
- Go to Settings โ Fast SEO Fix in your WordPress admin
- Copy your Site URL and API Key using the Copy buttons
Step 3: Connect in Fast SEO Fix
- In your Fast SEO Fix dashboard, go to Publishing Connections
- Click "Add Connection" and select WordPress (Plugin)
- Paste your Site URL and API Key
- Click Save
That's it. Fast SEO Fix will now publish posts directly to your WordPress site.
Revoking Access
Go to Settings โ Fast SEO Fix and click Revoke & Regenerate Key. The old key stops working immediately. Update your Fast SEO Fix dashboard with the new key.
Method 2: Application Password
Use this if you prefer not to install a plugin.
Requirements
- โ WordPress 5.6 or higher
- โ REST API enabled (enabled by default)
- โ
User account with
publish_postscapability (Author, Editor, or Administrator) - โ HTTPS recommended
Step 1: Create an Application Password in WordPress
- Log into your WordPress admin
- Go to Users โ Profile
- Scroll down to the "Application Passwords" section
- Enter a name, e.g.
Fast SEO Fix Publishing - Click "Add New Application Password"
- Copy the generated password immediately
Save Your Password!
The application password is shown only once. Copy it before closing the page.
Step 2: Add the Connection in Fast SEO Fix
- Go to Publishing Connections in your Fast SEO Fix dashboard
- Click "Add Connection" and select WordPress
- Fill in:
- Connection Name: e.g., "My WordPress Blog"
- Site URL: Your full WordPress URL including
https:// - Username: Your WordPress username (not email)
- Application Password: Paste the password from Step 1
- Click "Add Connection"
What Gets Published
Both methods support the same content fields:
- Title, HTML content, excerpt
- URL slug, categories, tags
- SEO meta title and description (Yoast SEO, RankMath, AIOSEO)
- Featured image (downloaded and attached automatically)
- Publish date (immediate or scheduled)
Troubleshooting
REST API Not Available
Some hosting providers disable the REST API. Contact your host or use the plugin method instead.
Authentication Failed (Application Password method)
Double-check:
- Username is correct (not your email address)
- Application password was copied correctly
- User has publishing permissions
Posts Not Appearing (Plugin method)
Verify the API key in your Fast SEO Fix dashboard matches the one shown in Settings โ Fast SEO Fix. Also check that your WordPress site is publicly accessible.