Convert Markdown blog posts to WordPress

To convert Markdown blog posts to WordPress, follow this step-by-step guide using simple tools and methods:

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1. Understand the Formats

• Markdown: A lightweight markup language using plain text formatting.

• WordPress: Accepts posts via its Classic Editor, Block Editor (Gutenberg), or programmatically via XML-RPC or the REST API.

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2. Use a Markdown to WordPress Plugin (Best Option)

Option A: WP Githuber MD

• Features: Write posts in Markdown, renders to HTML automatically.

• Steps:

  1. Install WP Githuber MD from WordPress Plugins.

  2. Activate the plugin.

  3. Add or edit a post, and write or paste your Markdown directly.

  4. It auto-converts Markdown to HTML for display.

Option B: Jetpack + Markdown Module

• Steps:

  1. Install Jetpack plugin.

  2. Enable Markdown support under Jetpack settings.

  3. Paste Markdown content directly into the post editor.

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3. Convert Markdown to HTML (Manual Method)

If you prefer not to use a plugin:

Step-by-Step:

1. Use an online Markdown-to-HTML converter like markdowntohtml.com.

2. Paste your Markdown content.

3. Copy the generated HTML.

4. In WordPress:

   • Open the post editor.

   • Switch to Text/HTML view (Classic Editor) or add a Custom HTML block (Block Editor).

   • Paste the HTML content.

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4. Use Markdown Editors with WordPress Integration

Option: Typora + WordPress

• Write in Markdown using Typora.

• Export your post as HTML.

• Paste that into WordPress as described above.

Option: Obsidian + Export Plugin

• Write in Obsidian.

• Use the “Markdown Export” community plugin to export as HTML.

• Upload or paste into WordPress.

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5. Automated Bulk Import (Advanced Users)

If you have many Markdown posts:

Use WordPress REST API or WP All Import Plugin:

1. Convert Markdown to HTML using a script (e.g., Node.js + marked).

2. Use a tool like WP All Import:

   • Prepare a CSV/XML file with post title, content (converted HTML), categories, etc.

   • Map the fields during import.

Alternatively: Use Static Site Generators like Hugo/Jekyll with WordPress

• Export Markdown content to HTML.

• Use WP Importer Tool to import the static site.

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6. Fix Formatting After Import

Post-conversion tips:

• Check headings, images, and links.

• Adjust for WordPress theme compatibility.

• Use SEO plugins (like Yoast) to optimize each post.

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7. Preserve Metadata

If your Markdown files include front matter (e.g., title, date, tags):

• Extract metadata manually or using scripts.

• Add corresponding data in WordPress manually or via import tools.

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Summary Workflow

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This process ensures smooth conversion of your Markdown content into fully formatted WordPress posts, maintaining both structure and SEO integrity.