The URL Blog Importer is designed to simplify the process of transferring blog posts to your account. By following the process outlined below, you can map essential fields like titles, categories, and authors, and decide whether to publish or save the blogs as drafts.
Pre-Checks Before You Begin #
To ensure a smooth import process, verify the following:
- Sitemap Availability: Confirm that the blog has a sitemap for posts. For instance, if your blog is hosted at blog.abc.com, ensure a sitemap exists at blog.abc.com/sitemap.xml.
- Accurate CSS Mapping: If any fields are incorrectly mapped, prepare to adjust them manually using CSS selectors.
How It Works #
Navigate to Sites > Blogs and create a new Blog Site or access an existing Site by clicking its name in your Blog Site List.
Go to New Post, then select the Import Blog Post from URL option from the dropdown.
Setup Your Import #
Start by entering the URL of your blog’s homepage and the most recent post URL.
Specify the source platform for the import, then continue to the next step.
Map Content Fields #
This next step allows you to preview and map key content elements. This includes:
- Blog title
- Author name
- Published date
- Featured Images
- Content Body
- Categories
- Tags or Keywords
Note: If field mapping is inaccurate, you can manually adjust it using CSS selectors for precise targeting.
Once all the fields are mapped, select the Continue button to begin the scraping process.
Publish Posts #
After setup, check the Imported Content section to monitor the “Scan in Progress” status.
Once the tool completes the scraping process (approximately 10–20 minutes for 1,000 posts), you can:
- Import posts individually or in bulk.
- View all posts imported as drafts, allowing for further review before publication. Mapped posts are imported as Published, while unmapped posts are imported as Drafts.
Note: Preview each blog post to ensure the formatting and content meet your expectations before publishing.
By following this guide, you can seamlessly import and manage your blog posts with confidence. Start using the Blog Importer today to enhance your blogging experience.
Frequently Asked Questions #
What should I check before importing blogs from a URL? #
Confirm the blog has a sitemap for posts (for example, at /sitemap.xml) and be ready to adjust any incorrectly mapped fields using CSS selectors.
Where do I start the URL import? #
Navigate to Sites > Blogs, open or create a blog site, go to New Post, and select Import Blog Post from URL.
Which content fields can I map during import? #
You can map the blog title, author name, published date, featured images, content body, categories, and tags or keywords.
How long does the import scan take? #
The scraping process takes approximately 10 to 20 minutes for 1,000 posts. You can monitor progress in the Imported Content section.
Are imported posts published automatically? #
Mapped posts are imported as Published, while unmapped posts are imported as Drafts so you can review them before publishing.
What do I do if a field is mapped incorrectly? #
Manually adjust the mapping using CSS selectors for precise targeting before continuing the import.
