Why Connect WordPress to Ghost.blog?
Ghost.blog simplifies your WordPress content workflow by providing a centralized platform to create, manage, and publish content across multiple WordPress sites. With Ghost.blog, you can:
- Manage multiple WordPress sites from one dashboard
- Create and edit content with an intuitive interface
- Publish to WordPress with a single click
- Leverage AI-powered content suggestions
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- A Ghost.blog account (sign up for free)
- A WordPress website with admin access
- WordPress version 5.6 or higher
Step 1: Generate Application Password in WordPress
WordPress uses Application Passwords for secure API authentication. Here's how to create one:
- Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
- Navigate to Users → Profile
- Scroll down to the Application Passwords section
- Enter a name for your application (e.g., "Ghost.blog")
- Click Add New Application Password
- Copy the generated password immediately (it will only be shown once!)
Note: The Application Password will look like this:xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx
[Screenshot placeholder: WordPress Application Password generation screen]
Step 2: Add Your WordPress Site in Ghost.blog
Now that you have your Application Password, let's connect your WordPress site to Ghost.blog:
- Log in to your Ghost.blog dashboard
- Click on Integrations in the sidebar
- Click the Add WordPress Site button
- Fill in the connection form with your WordPress site details:
- Website URL: Your full WordPress site URL (e.g., https://yourblog.com)
- Username: Your WordPress admin username
- Application Password: The password you generated in Step 1
- Click Connect Site
[Screenshot placeholder: Ghost.blog WordPress integration modal]
Step 3: Verify the Connection
After clicking "Connect Site," Ghost.blog will verify the connection to your WordPress site. You should see:
- A success message confirming the connection
- Your WordPress site listed in the Integrations page
- The site URL and connection date displayed
Troubleshooting: If the connection fails, double-check:
- Your WordPress URL is correct and accessible
- The Application Password was copied correctly
- Your WordPress site is running version 5.6 or higher
- Application Passwords are enabled on your WordPress site
Step 4: Create and Publish Your First Post
Congratulations! Your WordPress site is now connected. Let's create your first post:
- Navigate to Create Content in the sidebar
- Fill in your blog post details:
- Title: Your post headline
- Excerpt: A brief summary (optional but recommended)
- Content: Your main post content (supports Markdown)
- Status: Choose Draft or Published
- Click Create Content
- Your content is now saved and ready to be published to WordPress!
[Screenshot placeholder: Ghost.blog content creation interface]
Best Practices
- Use Draft Status: Create posts as drafts first to review before publishing
- Write Excerpts: Always include an excerpt for better SEO and social sharing
- Organize Content: Use the Content page to view and manage all your posts
- Multiple Sites: You can connect multiple WordPress sites to your Ghost.blog account
Next Steps
Now that your WordPress site is connected, explore these features:
- • View all your content in the Content Library
- • Connect additional WordPress sites in Integrations
- • Explore advanced publishing options
- • Set up team collaboration features
Need Help?
If you encounter any issues or have questions, we're here to help:
- • Email us at ghostblog@emp0.com
- • Visit our Contact page
- • Call us at +1 (302) 404-2437