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Export Google Docs™ to WordPress™

Welcome to the Tenwrite user-guide on exporting your Google Docs™ content to WordPress™. Tenwrite offers a user-friendly Google Docs™ add-on that streamlines the process. This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of seamlessly transferring your content from Google Docs™ directly to your WordPress™ site using the Tenwrite add-on.

Prerequisites

Before you begin exporting your Google Docs™ content to WordPress™ with Tenwrite, make sure you meet the following requirements:

  1. WordPress™ Installation: Ensure you are using a self-hosted or third-party hosted WordPress™ installation. Tenwrite currently supports open-source WordPress™ installations only. WordPress.com sites are not supported currently.
  2. WordPress™ Site Access: Make sure you have access to the WordPress™ admin panel.
  3. User Permissions: Make sure you have the necessary permissions to generate an Application Password in your WordPress™ site. You may need administrator or equivalent user role access. These permissions are needed for Tenwrite to securely connect with your WordPress™ site during the export process.

Step-by-Step Guide

In this section, we’ll guide you through each step of the export process. Whether you’re a seasoned blogger or new to content migration, these simple instructions will make the transfer from Google Docs™ to WordPress™ a breeze.

Step 1: Open Google Docs™

Ensure you are signed in to your Google account. Open Google Docs™ in your web browser.

Step 2: Launch Tenwrite Addon

In the menu at the top of the Google Docs™ interface, click on Extensions, select Tenwrite and then click on Export to WordPress.

Screenshot showing the process of launching Tenwrite add-on from Google Docs™ Extensions menu.

Step 3: Select WordPress™ Blog

If you have more than one WordPress™ site, use the dropdown to select your preferred WordPress™ site where you want to transfer the Google Docs™ content.

Screenshot showing the process of selecting preferred WordPress™ site from the dropdown menu.

Step 4: Choose Google Docs™ Document to Export

Click on the Select Google Docs button to launch the built-in Google Drive™ UI.

Screenshot showing the process of launching Google Drive™ file picker UI.

On the Google Drive™ file picker UI, select the Google Docs™ document that you want to export and click on Select button.

Screenshot showing the process of selecting the Google Docs™ document for export in the Google Drive™ file picker UI.

Step 5: Customize Post Details

Click on the Edit button to edit the post details.

Screenshot showing the process of click the Edit button to focus on the post edit form.

Customize the Post Title, Excerpt, Post Status, Categories & Tags for the WordPress™ post.

Screenshot showing the process of customizing post title, excerpt, status, categories, and tags for the WordPress post.

Step 6: Configure Advanced Options

Review and enable advanced options as per your requirements.

Screenshot showing the process of reviewing and enabling advanced options for the export process.

Step 7: Start the Export

Once ready, click on the Start Export button to start the content transfer process. You’ll receive a notification once the export process is completed.

Screenshot showing the process of initiating the content transfer process by clicking 'Start Export' button.

Step 8: Check the Exported Post in WordPress™ Admin Panel

Finally, login to your WordPress™ site and check the post.

Screenshot showing the process of logging into WordPress™ admin panel to check the exported post.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues or need any further assistance, please contact me at support@tenwrite.com.

Congratulations!

You’ve successfully completed the process of exporting your Google Docs™ content to WordPress™ using Tenwrite. Your content is now seamlessly transferred. We congratulate you on this achievement and wish you continued success in your blogging journey!

Thank you for choosing Tenwrite for your Google Docs™ to WordPress™ content migration. We appreciate your trust in our product. If you have any questions, encounter issues, or simply want to share your experience, feel free to reach out. I am here to assist you. Happy blogging!