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In this short tutorial, I’ll show you how to use Microsoft Live Writer to publish great-looking blog posts to WordPress CMS from your Windows’ machine. Windows Live Writer is a great tool that lets you create, edit and manage posts and pages from your computer easily. No need to always login online to publish your posts.
Not only does it lets you publish posts, but it also allows you to insert video, images, and maps into posts on multiple blogs. Without wasting anymore of your time, let’s get going.
Objectives:
- Use Windows Live Writer to publish posts in WordPress
- Enjoy!
The first then you must do is, go to WordPress’ admin site and login as admin. Then select ‘Settings –> Writing’ and enable ‘XML-RPC publishing protocols’ Save your settings when you’re done.
Next, go to ‘Settings –> Media’ and make sure the location is specified in the field as shown below. Images should be saved in ‘wp-content/uploads’ If the field is empty, type it in and save.
If the wp-content/uploads folder isn’t already created in WordPress, you must create it. To do that, logon to your webhost via SSH and cd into /var/www/myblog.com/wp-content. Then create the folder by running the commands below. If you can’t access your webhost via SSH, then use the webhost file manager to create the uploads folder in the wp-content folder of your WordPress site.
sudo mkdir uploads
Next, make Apache the owner of it by running the commands below:
sudo chmod www-data uploads
After that, go and download Windows Live Writer from here. This tool is part of a suite of Microsoft programs that include Messenger, Mail, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker and other.
All you need is Writer. Check the box next it to only install Writer.
After installing Windows Live Writer, launch it and continue to configure it.
Next, enter your site’s URL, your username and password, then click ‘Next’
When you’re done, click ‘Finish’
Now you can begin publishing posts from your computer to your site. This tool has many features that you can use when publishing.
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use Windows Live Writer to publish posts on Wordpress from my Windows computer?
To publish posts on Wordpress using Windows Live Writer, first, log in to your Wordpress admin site, enable XML-RPC publishing protocols, and specify the image location in the 'Settings - Media' section.
What are the benefits of using Windows Live Writer for publishing posts on Wordpress?
Windows Live Writer allows you to create, edit, and manage blog posts and pages offline, insert multimedia content like videos and images easily, and publish to multiple Wordpress blogs.
How can I download Windows Live Writer for publishing posts on Wordpress?
You can download Windows Live Writer from the official website to start creating and managing your Wordpress posts from your Windows machine.
What steps are involved in creating the 'wp-content/uploads' folder in Wordpress for Windows Live Writer?
To create the 'wp-content/uploads' folder in Wordpress, log in to your webhost, navigate to the wp-content directory, create the 'uploads' folder, and set Apache as the owner of the folder.
Can Windows Live Writer be used to insert maps into posts on Wordpress?
Yes, Windows Live Writer allows you to easily insert maps into your Wordpress posts along with other multimedia content like images and videos.
How does Windows Live Writer simplify the process of managing Wordpress posts?
Windows Live Writer simplifies post management by providing an offline platform to create, edit, and publish posts without the need to log in online each time.
What settings need to be configured in Wordpress before using Windows Live Writer?
Before using Windows Live Writer with Wordpress, ensure that XML-RPC publishing protocols are enabled and the image location is specified in the 'Settings - Media' section.
Is it necessary to have internet access to use Windows Live Writer for publishing posts on Wordpress?
No, Windows Live Writer allows you to work offline on your Windows machine to create and manage Wordpress posts, eliminating the constant need for internet access during the post creation process.
