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Learn how to use Fast SEO Fix to automate your content strategy

๐Ÿ“ 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
SetupInstall plugin, copy one keyGenerate password in profile
Credentials storedAPI key onlyUsername + password
Revoke accessOne click in plugin settingsDelete application password
WordPress version5.0+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

  1. In your WordPress admin, go to Plugins โ†’ Add New
  2. Search for "Fast SEO Fix Integration"
  3. Click Install Now, then Activate

Step 2: Copy Your Connection Details

  1. Go to Settings โ†’ Fast SEO Fix in your WordPress admin
  2. Copy your Site URL and API Key using the Copy buttons

Step 3: Connect in Fast SEO Fix

  1. In your Fast SEO Fix dashboard, go to Publishing Connections
  2. Click "Add Connection" and select WordPress (Plugin)
  3. Paste your Site URL and API Key
  4. 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

  • โœ… WordPress 5.6 or higher
  • โœ… REST API enabled (enabled by default)
  • โœ… User account with publish_posts capability (Author, Editor, or Administrator)
  • โœ… HTTPS recommended

Step 1: Create an Application Password in WordPress

  1. Log into your WordPress admin
  2. Go to Users โ†’ Profile
  3. Scroll down to the "Application Passwords" section
  4. Enter a name, e.g. Fast SEO Fix Publishing
  5. Click "Add New Application Password"
  6. 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

  1. Go to Publishing Connections in your Fast SEO Fix dashboard
  2. Click "Add Connection" and select WordPress
  3. 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
  4. 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.

WordPress Integration - Fast SEO Fix Documentation