In this post, we’ll show you everything you need to do to create an autoblogging site that automatically imports content from one or more RSS feeds as actual blog posts. Keep reading for your step-by-step guide…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
The essential elements of an autoblogging site on WordPress<\/h2>\n
Autoblogging sites were at one point under attack from Google and other search engines.<\/p>\n
The reason for this was because some websites would simply pull content from other sources, making for lots of duplicate articles around the internet.<\/p>\n
However, there are still successful ways to add value with an autoblogging site. You just have to embrace a few elements:<\/p>\n
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- Avoid making a site that only aggregates content from elsewhere. Add value to your site by creating your own content in conjunction with the autoblogging.<\/li>\n
- Aggregate a wide range of media types. This includes videos, articles, podcasts<\/a>, and infographics.<\/li>\n
- Stick to the latest news if you plan on sharing seasonal or topical information.<\/li>\n
- Focus primarily on evergreen content that’ll still be relevant in a few years.<\/li>\n
- Don’t only rely on your autoblog. Keep adding value such as job boards<\/a>, product recommendations, and eBooks<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Consider making an exclusive community for people in your niche to chat through a forum and analyze the articles from your blog.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to create an autoblogging site on WordPress<\/h2>\n
Now that you know the basic approach, here’s how to create your own autoblog website…<\/p>\n
Step 1: Choose a platform<\/h3>\n
An autoblogging website is nothing without a solid content management system<\/a>. There are plenty of blogging systems out there, but the one we recommend above them all is WordPress<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nWordPress not only allows you to create an autoblogging site, but it has plugins and settings for everything from eCommerce<\/a> to complex forms.<\/p>\n
A self-hosted WordPress site is the way to go for a number of reasons<\/a>:<\/p>\n
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- You don’t have to be an advanced developer to make a beautiful, functional website.<\/li>\n
- It’s the most popular blogging platform, so you’ll have plenty of resources online and integrations to help you build your site.<\/li>\n
- You don’t actually have to pay for WordPress itself. The software is entirely free. Keep in mind that you will have to pay for some other elements like hosting and premium themes.<\/li>\n
- WordPress is insanely flexible, with plugins for adding any type of feature, including autoblogging.<\/li>\n
- Most reputable hosting companies have one-click WordPress installation buttons.<\/li>\n
- WordPress integrates with many page builders<\/a> for visual, drag-and-drop editing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Step 2: Find a hosting plan and select a domain name<\/h3>\n
In order to power your WordPress autoblogging site, you need WordPress hosting<\/a>. And in order to make it possible for people to access your site on that hosting, you need a domain name.<\/p>\n
Pick the right host – we recommend Bluehost<\/h4>\n
A host is a company that houses and maintains the servers used for hosting and serving up website files.<\/p>\n
The budget hosts<\/a> are nice for smaller startups and blogs, while the managed WordPress hosting<\/a> is there for rapidly scaling, higher traffic sites.<\/p>\n
Since you’re just getting started with your autoblogging site, you don’t need high-powered hosting quite yet (you can always upgrade once you start growing<\/em>).<\/p>\n
For good budget hosting that’s easy to work with, we recommend Bluehost because:<\/p>\n
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- It’s affordable.<\/li>\n
- You get a free domain name.<\/li>\n
- The dashboard makes it easy to install WordPress and manage your site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nPick the perfect domain name<\/h4>\n
When you sign up for Bluehost, Bluehost will give you a free domain name for your first year, so you won’t need to pay any extra.<\/p>\n
Here’s what you should know about selecting a domain for your autoblogging site:<\/p>\n
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- Make your domain succinct and relevant to your brand.<\/li>\n
- Use a domain name and brand name generator<\/a> for help.<\/li>\n
- Try to avoid confusion. For example, “4” vs “for”.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Here are some tips for choosing a domain name<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Step 3: Select a WordPress theme that caters to autoblogging<\/h3>\n
Your WordPress theme controls how your site looks, so it’s an important decision.<\/p>\n
You can find free and premium themes, some of which are made specifically for autoblogging.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nThe free Neve WordPress theme<\/a> is a great flexible option to act as the base for your autoblogging site. Or, you can also find lots of other free themes at WordPress.org.<\/p>\n
Most themes aren’t labeled as “autoblogging capable,” so here are some suggestions for finding the right theme<\/a>:<\/p>\n
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- Find a theme that focuses on content,<\/strong> like for magazines, publications, or video galleries.<\/li>\n
- Check out the features from each theme<\/strong> to ensure they have what you need.<\/li>\n
- Ensure that you can customize<\/strong> the heck out of your theme.<\/li>\n
- Locate a theme that reflects the style<\/strong>, color, and format of your brand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Step 4: Install the Feedzy RSS Feeds plugin<\/h3>\n
There are quite a few RSS feed plugins for WordPress<\/a>, but none of them have the capabilities for autoblogging like Feedzy RSS Feeds<\/a>. The Lite version is a great place to start for testing and figuring out what you want from the plugin, but you’ll need the premium version to create a true autoblogging site where you import external content as its own blog post.<\/p>\n
Beyond being able to import RSS feed items as actual posts, the premium version of Feedzy RSS Feeds also offers:<\/p>\n
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- WordAI integration<\/a> to eliminate duplicate content<\/li>\n
- Keyword filtering<\/li>\n
- Full-text RSS feeds<\/li>\n
- Category feeds<\/a><\/li>\n
- Excerpts and thumbnails pulled from the feeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To get started, install the free core Feedzy plugin from WordPress.org.<\/p>\n
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- Check out the features from each theme<\/strong> to ensure they have what you need.<\/li>\n
- Try to avoid confusion. For example, “4” vs “for”.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n