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Export Google Docs to WordPress

Learn how to publish your content from Google Docs to WordPress using Tenwrite. You can export single or multiple documents at once and choose to create posts or pages.

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Requirements

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  • WordPress site (WordPress.com or self-hosted)
  • Google Docs you want to export
  • Tenwrite account with free quota or paid plan with licensed sites

Setup Steps

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Step 1: Create New Export

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  1. Open Tenwrite add-on or Web Dashboard
  2. Click Start New Export button or WordPress > New Export in the sidebar

Tenwrite interface showing the Start New Export button and WordPress menu option

Step 2: Choose WordPress Site

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  1. In Step 1: Destination Site, click dropdown under “Select WordPress™ Site”
  2. Choose your target WordPress site

Export form showing Step 1 Destination Site with WordPress site selection dropdown

If no sites appear: Go to WordPress > Sites to connect your WordPress account.

Step 3: Select Google Docs

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  1. In Step 2: Google Docs, click “Select Google Docs”
  2. Choose documents from Google Drive popup (multiple selection allowed)
  3. Click “Select” to add them

Export form showing Step 2 Google Docs section with Select Google Docs button Google Drive document picker showing available Google Docs for selection

Managing documents: Use “Add Google Docs” for more or “Remove” to delete

Step 4: Configure Post Details

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Set up each post in Step 3: Edit Post Details:

  • Content Type: Choose “Create Post” or “Create Page”
  • Post Title: Title for your WordPress post
  • URL Slug: Web address for your post
  • Categories: Choose categories (posts only)
  • Tags: Add relevant tags (posts only)
  • Post Status: Publish, Draft, Future, Pending, or Private
  • Comments: Allow or disable comments

If you have selected multiple documents, you can use the “Prev”/“Next” button to navigate between the posts.

Export form showing Step 3 Edit Post Details with fields for post type, title, categories, and status settings

Additional post settings showing categories, tags, and advanced options

Step 5: Content Optimization (Optional)

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In Step 4: Content Optimization (click “Show Advanced Options”):

  • Output Format: Classic HTML or WordPress Blocks
  • Formatting: Balanced (recommended), or Full
  • Cleanup: Balanced (recommended), or Custom

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Step 6: Start Export

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  1. Verify document count and target site in export header
  2. Click “Start Export”
  3. Monitor progress as each document processes
  4. Review success/failure summary

Export summary showing selected documents and Start Export button ready to begin the export process

Troubleshooting

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Export Button Disabled

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  • Check free quota remaining (free accounts) or site licensing (paid accounts)
  • Verify at least one Google Doc is selected

”No WordPress Sites Found”

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  • Go to WordPress > Sites and connect your WordPress site

Authentication Error

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  • Refresh page and retry
  • Sign out and back into Tenwrite
  • Verify Google account login

Mixed Export Results

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  • Check error messages for failed documents
  • Common issues: invalid settings, network timeouts
  • Try smaller batches for large exports

”Site Not Licensed” Error

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  • Go to WordPress > Sites
  • Click “Add License” for the target site

Best Practices

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  • Preparation: Use clear titles, proper formatting, remove personal comments
  • Batch Exports: Start small (2-3 docs) to test settings
  • Post Settings: Use consistent categorization and tagging
  • Quality Control: Preview posts before making live, check formatting and links

Conclusion

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You now know how to export Google Docs to WordPress using Tenwrite. This powerful feature helps you streamline your content publishing workflow, whether you’re migrating existing content or establishing a regular publishing routine.

Remember to start with small test exports to familiarize yourself with the process, and always review your posts on WordPress before making them live. The export process preserves your document formatting while optimizing it for web publishing.

For additional help or troubleshooting, contact support@tenwrite.com with step details, error messages, and your site URL.