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How Do I Add My WordPress Blog to Shopify?

Last updated on January 11, 2023 @ 7:07 pm

Assuming you have a WordPress blog set up and running, and a Shopify account (both paid plans), you can follow these steps to integrate the two:

  1. In your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Preferences.
  2. Under Blog Posts, select the External blog radio button.
  3. In the Blog URL field, enter the full URL of your WordPress blog, including the http:// or https://.

  4. Click Save.

    • If you have a self-hosted WordPress blog:

    • In your WordPress admin, go to Settings > Reading > Remote Publishing.

      In the “XMLRPC” field, enter the full URL of your Shopify blog, including https://.

      Copy the contents of the “Secret Key” field.

  5. (If you don’t have a “Secret Key” field):

  6. PRO TIP: If you are considering adding your WordPress blog to your Shopify store, there are a few things you should be aware of. First, Shopify’s platform is not designed for blogging and as a result, your blog may not look as clean or professional as it does on WordPress. Additionally, Shopify’s blogging tools are limited, so you may not be able to take advantage of all the features that WordPress offers. Finally, if you decide to switch back to WordPress in the future, it can be difficult to export your content from Shopify.
  7. (If you’re using an older version of WordPress):

    • In your wp-config.php file, look for the line that says define('SECURE_AUTH_KEY', 'put your unique phrase here');.

      If it’s not there, add it beneath the line that says define('AUTH_KEY','put your unique phrase here');. If it is there, update it and paste in the contents of your “Secret Key” field from Step 3 above.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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