Manage your generated articles
Objective
Learn how to manage, edit, and optimize articles generated by auto-post.io before or after their publication on WordPress.
Prerequisites
- Have created at least one campaign
- Have generated articles in your dashboard
- Basic knowledge of content editing
Article overview
1. Access your articles
In the auto-post.io dashboard:
- Go to My Articles
- Browse articles by:
- Status: Draft, Published, Scheduled, Error
- Campaign: Filter by specific campaign
- Date: Creation or publication date
- Site: Target WordPress site
2. Article statuses
Each article has a specific status:
| Status | Description | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Draft | Generated but not published | Edit, Preview, Publish |
| Published | Published on WordPress | Edit, Update, View |
| Scheduled | Awaiting publication | Edit, Change date, Cancel |
| Error | Publication failed | Retry, Edit, Diagnose |
Article editor
1. Access the editor
For any article, click Edit to open the integrated editor:
Interface features
- WYSIWYG editor with live preview
- SEO panel with optimization suggestions
- Media manager for images and files
- Real-time word counter
2. Content editing
Text formatting
markdown
**Bold text** and *italic text*
[Links](https://example.com)
# Main H1 headings
## Secondary H2 headingsAdding images
- Click Add an image
- Choose:
- AI generation: Describe the desired image
- Library upload: Use an existing image
- External URL: Link to an external image
3. SEO optimization
The SEO panel displays:
- SEO score: 0-100 based on best practices
- Keyword density: Analysis of target keywords
- Meta description: Editable preview for search engines
- Reading time: Estimated for users
SEO suggestions
- Title optimization: Include the main keyword
- Heading structure: Use H1, H2, H3 logically
- Keyword distribution: Natural and balanced
- Image alt text: Descriptive for accessibility
Synchronization with WordPress
1. Publishing modes
Choose how your articles are published:
Immediate publication
- Article published directly on WordPress
- Real-time success/failure notification
- Automatic integration into the editorial calendar
Draft mode
- Article saved as draft on WordPress
- Manual review and validation required
- Editorial control before publication
Scheduled publication
- Automatic publication at the chosen date/time
- Integration with WordPress cron
- Notification before publication
2. Publishing settings
Configure for each article:
- Publication date: Immediate or scheduled
- Categories: One or more WordPress categories
- Tags: Relevant keywords for organization
- Author: WordPress user assigned to the article
- Featured image: Generated or uploaded
- Excerpt: Summary for theme display
Advanced actions
1. Bulk operations
Select multiple articles to:
- Republish: Update on the website
- Delete: Delete on auto-post.io and on the website
2. Advanced publishing options
For advanced users, auto-post.io offers:
- Bulk operations for multiple articles
- Advanced scheduling with custom rules
- Category management across multiple sites
Security and backup
1. Automatic backup
All your articles are:
- Automatically saved every 30 seconds during editing
- Backed up daily on secure servers
- Encrypted with AES-256
2. Data recovery
In case of problems:
- Automatic recovery from the last backup
- Contact customer support for specific assistance
- Full export of your data at any time
Best practices
Content editing
- Proofread before publishing even for AI-generated content
- Personalize for your audience and brand voice
- Fact-check and verify cited information
- Test links and references
SEO optimization
- Target 1-2 main keywords per article
- Use natural keyword variations
- Write attractive meta descriptions
- Optimize images with descriptive alt text
WordPress management
- Regularly test your site connection
- Keep plugins up to date
- Monitor publication logs
- Regularly back up your WordPress site
Need help?
- Check out the troubleshooting guides
- Contact technical support via chat
- Join our Discord community for advice
- Watch our video tutorials