ContentGecko Connector WordPress Plugin
A secure bridge between your WordPress/WooCommerce website and the ContentGecko content generation platform. Create automated blog posts and access your product catalog seamlessly.
What Does It Do?
Content Management
- Automated Blog Post Creation: Allows ContentGecko to create and publish blog posts directly to your WordPress site
- Content Translation Support: Handles multilingual content creation with WPML and Polylang integration
- Featured Image Management: Automatically downloads and sets featured images from remote URLs or reuses existing media
- Markdown to HTML Conversion: Converts markdown content into WordPress-compatible HTML with Gutenberg block support
- Meta Data Tracking: Stores ContentGecko cluster IDs and payload snapshots for content traceability
WooCommerce Integration
- Product Catalog Access: Provides ContentGecko with complete access to your product categories and inventory
- Product Image Search: Enables intelligent product image discovery for content creation
- Category Hierarchy: Exposes your complete product category structure with breadcrumb paths
- Product Data Export: Shares product details including descriptions, stock status, and metadata
Security & Authentication
- API Key Protection: Uses secure hashed API keys with HMAC authentication
- Request Logging: Optional logging of the last 50 API requests for troubleshooting
- IP Allow-listing: Supports IP-based access restrictions for enhanced security
- WordPress Capability Checks: Respects WordPress user permissions and capabilities
Additional Features
- Product Display Shortcode: Includes [cg_products] shortcode for displaying WooCommerce products with custom styling
- Health Monitoring: Built-in connectivity and configuration validation
- Clean Uninstall: Removes all plugin data when uninstalled
Who Is It For?
E-commerce Store Owners
Perfect for WooCommerce store owners who want to leverage ContentGecko's AI-powered content generation while maintaining full control over their website. Ideal for stores that need regular blog content featuring their products but lack the time or resources for manual content creation.
WordPress Site Administrators
Designed for WordPress administrators who manage sites on hosting environments that disable Application Passwords or XML-RPC for security reasons. The plugin provides a secure alternative that doesn't compromise your site's security posture.
Content Marketers Using ContentGecko
Essential for marketing teams and content creators who use ContentGecko to generate product-focused blog content. The plugin eliminates manual content publishing workflows and enables automated content deployment.
Multilingual Website Operators
Valuable for websites running WPML or Polylang who need to publish translated content versions. The plugin handles language assignment and translation linking automatically.
Security-Conscious Website Owners
Suitable for website owners who prefer not to enable broad WordPress API access but still want to integrate with external content platforms. The plugin provides granular, purpose-built API endpoints rather than exposing WordPress's full REST API.
Technical Requirements
- WordPress 6.0 or higher
- WooCommerce 6.0 or higher (for e-commerce features)
- PHP 7.4 or higher (tested up to PHP 8.2)
- WPML or Polylang (optional, for multilingual support)
Key Benefits
- Seamless Integration: Works without modifying WordPress core security settings
- Automated Workflow: Reduces manual content publishing tasks
- Product-Aware Content: Creates blog posts that intelligently reference your product catalog
- Secure by Design: Uses modern authentication methods and respects WordPress security practices
- Translation Ready: Supports multilingual content workflows out of the box
- Developer Friendly: Clean codebase following WordPress coding standards with comprehensive logging
The ContentGecko Connector bridges the gap between AI-powered content generation and WordPress publishing, making it effortless to maintain an active, product-focused blog that drives traffic and sales.
