This guide will walk you through the process of integrating GoPublish with Squirrly SEO plugin using Meta Box plugin. This integration allows you to manage your SEO metadata more effectively.
Prerequisites
- WordPress installation
- Squirrly SEO plugin installed and activated
- GoPublish plugin installed and activated
Integration Steps
1. Install Meta Box plugin
First, you’ll need to install and activate the plugin:
- Go to WordPress Dashboard > Plugins > Add New
- Search for “Meta Box”
- Click “Install Now” followed by “Activate”
- Navigate to the “Meta Box” plugin menu
- Open the “Custom Fields” page from the sub-menu
2. Create a New Field Group
Once the custom fields page is opened:
- Click “Add New Field Group” to create a new field group
- Name the field group “GoPublish”
3. Add SEO Title Field
Configure the first custom field:
- Click “Add Field”
- Choose “Text” as the field type
- Set the Field Label as “SEO Title”
- Set Field Name as “_sq_title”
- Add the field settings
4. Add SEO Description Field
Add the second custom field:
- Choose “Text” as the field type
- Set the Field Label as “SEO Description”
- Set Field Name as “_sq_description”
- Close the field
5. Save Configuration
Finally:
- Click “Publish” button at the top of the page
- Your integration is now complete
Verification
To ensure successful integration:
- Create a new post
- Check if the SEO title and description fields appear
- Test if the fields sync correctly with Squirrly SEO
Troubleshooting
If fields don’t appear:
- Verify all steps were completed
- Check if all plugins are activated
- Clear your browser cache
- Refresh your WordPress page
Now you can use GoPublish with Squirrly SEO using Meta Box plugin to optimize your content more efficiently!