GoPublish

Copying and pasting content from Google Docs into WordPress is painful. Formatting breaks and image uploads get messy, and SEO fields often need to be set up again. We want a smoother way to transfer content without wasting time or fixing errors. Enter GoPublish, a browser extension built to bridge this gap.

GoPublish promises to move content from Google Docs or Google Sheets directly to WordPress. It claims to fix common formatting issues, preserve images with their file names, and even set up SEO metadata — all from within your browser. We decided to test it to see if it can truly save time for WordPress professionals, agencies, and anyone managing content at scale.

What Is GoPublish?

GoPublish is a browser extension that connects Google Docs or Sheets with WordPress. Its main goal is to automate what is usually a tedious set of steps: copying content, uploading images, redoing SEO details, adding categories, and more.

Let’s look at what problems GoPublish targets:

• Manual copy-paste errors: Formatting often gets lost or inconsistent.
• Images require separate uploads: Download from Docs, then upload to WordPress.
• SEO details need to be re-entered: Titles, descriptions, and tags must be added inside the WordPress dashboard.

GoPublish handles all these steps from the Google Docs side, offering direct publishing support for both Gutenberg and Classic Editor.

Exploring GoPublish Website and Features

We always begin by thoroughly exploring the product website to gain a comprehensive understanding. Here’s what stood out on the GoPublish site:

Major Features

• Supports both Gutenberg and Classic Editor: Choose your preferred way to work in WordPress.
• Direct publishing for posts, pages, or custom post types: Create and set up new items from Google Docs or Sheets.
• Custom URL permalinks: Match your WordPress URL structure for clean, SEO-friendly URLs.
• Image handling: Preserves file names and uploads images straight to your WordPress media library.
• SEO plugin compatibility: Integrates with Yoast and RankMath for better SEO management.
• Import content from WordPress: Bring existing content back into Google Docs for editing.
• Bulk publishing via Google Sheets: Manage and publish multiple posts at once.

Table: GoPublish Key Features

Feature	Description
Editor Support	Gutenberg and Classic Editor
Post Types	Posts, pages, custom post types
Permalink Setup	Custom URL support
Image Handling	File name preservation and featured image settings
SEO Integration	Compatible with Yoast and RankMath
Import/Export	Google Docs → WP, WP → Google Docs, bulk with Sheets

Other Website Insights

• Changelog: Tracks updates but only includes month and year, with no precise dates for releases.
• Affiliate program: Available for those interested in promoting GoPublish.
• Footer tools: Includes free tools like “Alt Magic,” which uses AI to generate image alt text.

Booking a demo and browsing case studies is possible through the website’s header, showing that the vendor is open to supporting users and sharing real-life results.

Setting Up GoPublish – Step by Step

Getting started with GoPublish felt straightforward once we followed the process:

1. Install the browser extension: Found on the GoPublish site, the add-on works with both Google Docs and Google Sheets.
2. Connect your Google Account: The extension requests permission to access Docs and Sheets.
3. Activate with a license code: Enter the provided code to unlock full access.
4. Link to your WordPress site:
   • Enter your WordPress domain.
   • Choose between a self-hosted install or WordPress.com.
   • Authenticate securely using a WordPress application password assigned to a user account.
   • Approve the connection.

Once connected, a new export panel appears in your Google Doc or Sheet. We were able to follow the prompts with no technical roadblocks, though users less familiar with application passwords may want to review WordPress’s documentation first.

Viewing the quick demo video provided by GoPublish helped us understand the workflow. The activation and connection took a few minutes, but no advanced setup or server tweaks were needed.

If you’re documenting this, adding screenshots or GIFs here will make the steps even clearer.

Publishing Posts from Google Docs to WordPress

With a Google Doc open and GoPublish connected, it’s time to move content to WordPress. Here’s how we did it:

1. Create a New Post

• Choose “Create new post” or “Update existing post” in the export panel.
• Set the desired publish status: Publish, Draft, Private, or schedule for a future date.
• Pick your editor: Gutenberg or Classic.

2. Set Post Details

• Title: Enter a title, and check the box to make it an H1 (good for SEO).
• Categories: Select the connected domain to fetch categories and pick one or more for your post.
• Images:
  • Choose to export with images (uploads images into WordPress).
  • Optionally, use the first image as the featured image.
  • Add image alt text in Google Docs by right-clicking the image, choosing “Alt text,” and filling in the description. GoPublish can import these alt texts for SEO.

3. Configure SEO Metadata

• Enter a meta title and description.
• You can use the built-in AI to suggest meta data by connecting your own AI API key.
• Preview what will be exported.
• Custom permalinks can be set manually. Uncheck the AI permalink option if you want to enter your own.

4. Adjust Export Settings

Optimize the output with these options:

• Convert all external links to open in a new tab.
• Make all links “nofollow.”
• Include font colors or remove empty lines.
• Export YouTube/Twitter links as embedded content.
• Add the Google Doc link as a markdown comment for editors.

5. Preview and Export

• Preview HTML output in the panel.
• Click “Export” and wait for the confirmation message.

6. Review in WordPress

• Head to the posts section in your WordPress dashboard.
• The published post should show up with the correct title, body text, and images. The featured image appears as set. Categories and excerpts carry over as assigned.
• View the page source to check for imported meta tags.

Step-by-Step: Publishing from Docs

1. Write and format in Google Docs.
2. Add images and assign alt text.
3. Open the GoPublish export panel.
4. Choose post options (editor, category, status, etc.).
5. Fill in SEO and permalink fields.
6. Adjust export settings.
7. Preview HTML.
8. Click “Export.”
9. Check the post in WordPress.

Bulk Export: Managing Mass Publishing with Google Sheets

GoPublish isn’t limited to individual docs. If you’re running content campaigns or migrating lots of posts, the Google Sheets integration shines.

Getting Started with Bulk Export

• Install the Google Sheets add-on for GoPublish.
• Connect Google Sheets to your WordPress site, approving the connection just like with Docs.

Setting Up Export Sheets

Your sheet needs three columns:

• URL: Paste the Google Doc URL for each post.
• Export flag: Enter “1” to export that row (leave blank or use “0” to skip).
• ID: Leave blank for new posts or supply a WordPress post/page ID if updating existing content.

Make sure to use complete URLs unless otherwise directed in setup instructions. Once your list is ready, launch the export through the GoPublish Sheets menu.

Running the Export

• Select your domain and publishing options.
• Set publish status, editor, categories, and image rules.
• Click “Run bulk export” and watch as each doc is pushed to WordPress.

After exporting, assigned IDs appear in the spreadsheet, linking each row to its new WordPress post.

Use Cases for Bulk Export

• Migrating dozens or hundreds of Google Docs into WordPress in a single batch.
• Large teams coordinating drafts before mass publishing.
• SEO agencies updating meta titles or descriptions across multiple posts.

What We Liked and User Tips

What We Liked

• Smooth integration: Google Docs and Sheets link directly with WordPress.
• Bulk management: Large batches become manageable, not a mess.
• Image handling: Uploads and featured image assignments happen automatically.
• Export settings: Lots of control for formatting, link attributes, and embeds.
• SEO plugin support: Works with Yoast and RankMath, which many sites rely on.

User Tips

• Check every field: Make sure your doc has a title, meta info, and categories set before exporting.
• Alt text matters: Add descriptive alt text in Google Docs before upload.
• Test the AI tools: If you have access to an API key, try out the meta title/description feature.
• Verify: Check posts in WordPress right after export to ensure results match your expectations.

GoPublish vs. Old-School WordPress Publishing

Traditional content moves from Google Docs to WordPress like this:

Manual Workflow:

• Write in Google Docs.
• Copy and paste to WordPress editor.
• Fix formatting and re-add headings.
• Download then upload images.
• Add alt text in the media library.
• Set categories, tags, and permalinks.
• Enter meta information for SEO.
• Hit Publish and hope nothing broke.

GoPublish Workflow:

• Write and format in Google Docs.
• Add images and alt text.
• Launch GoPublish export panel.
• Choose options and set SEO fields.
• Preview and publish.
• Posts appear in WordPress, ready to go.

Comparison Table

Task	Traditional Approach	GoPublish Approach
Formatting	Manual fixes often needed	Preserved from Docs
Image uploads	Manual download and upload	Imported automatically
Alt text	Added in Media Library	Pulled from Docs/Sheets
SEO meta fields	Manual entry	Set during export
Categories/Tags	WordPress only	Set during export
Bulk publishing	Not possible	Fully supported

With GoPublish, complex steps become simple clicks, and scaling up doesn’t add hours of repetition. Anyone running a content-heavy WordPress site will appreciate this shift.

GoPublish suits:

• Bloggers who want to write in Docs but hate fixing WordPress layout issues.
• Agencies with writers and editors using Google’s tools.
• Teams who need to push out many posts week after week.
• Anyone who lives in Yoast or RankMath for SEO.

Final Thoughts

GoPublish solves a real problem. Moving content from Google Docs and Sheets into WordPress can be time-consuming and full of errors. With GoPublish, we found that the process took minutes, not hours. For agencies, marketers, or anyone managing multiple sites, this tool could become a staple.

If you’re looking to work more efficiently and minimize wasted effort, we invite you to consider trying GoPublish. Let’s keep our publishing process efficient, effective, and free from busywork!