Integrations Overview

Connect Forest SEO to WordPress, Ghost, Wix, and more platforms for seamless automated content delivery and publishing.

Integrations connect Forest SEO to your publishing platforms, enabling automated content delivery to your websites and blogs—saving hours of manual work every week.

🎯 Why Integrations Matter

Without integrations, you'd need to manually copy and paste every article. With integrations:

Benefit	Impact	Time Saved
⚡ Automatic Publishing	Content goes live without manual effort	~5 min/article
🎨 Consistent Formatting	Articles maintain your site's style	~2 min/article
🔍 SEO Metadata	Title tags, descriptions, and more included	~3 min/article
🖼️ Media Handling	Images uploaded automatically	~2 min/article
⏰ Scheduling	Control when content publishes	~1 min/article

Total time savings: ~10-15 minutes per article

🚀 How It Works

Connection Process

Step	Action	Time Required
1️⃣ Choose Platform	Select your CMS from available integrations	30 seconds
2️⃣ Authenticate	Connect using API keys or OAuth	2-5 minutes
3️⃣ Configure	Set publishing preferences (status, category, author)	1-2 minutes
4️⃣ Test	Verify connection with a test publish	1 minute
5️⃣ Automate	Enable automatic publishing for approved content	30 seconds

Total Setup Time: ~5-10 minutes per integration

🔒 Security & Authentication

All integrations use secure authentication:

Security Feature	Implementation	Your Protection
🔑 API Keys	AES-256 encryption	Keys never visible after saving
🎫 OAuth Tokens	Secure authorization flow	No password sharing needed
🔐 No Passwords	We never store passwords	Maximum security
🚫 Revocable	Disconnect anytime	Full control maintained
🔒 Encrypted	TLS 1.3 in transit	All data protected

🛡️ Security Promise

Your credentials are encrypted at rest and in transit. We follow industry best practices for API security, and you can revoke access at any time from your dashboard.

✅ Supported Platforms

📝 Content Management Systems

Platform	Status	Features	Setup Guide
WordPress	✅ Full Support	Posts, pages, media, categories, tags	Setup Guide →
Ghost	✅ Full Support	Posts, tags, images, custom metadata	Setup Guide →
Payload CMS	✅ Full Support	Headless CMS, custom schemas, collections	Setup Guide →
Tilda	✅ Full Support	Blog posts, SEO settings, images	Setup Guide →

🌐 Website Builders

Platform	Status	Features	Setup Guide
Wix	✅ Full Support	Blog posts, media library, categories	Setup Guide →

🔧 Custom Solutions

Platform	Status	Features	Setup Guide
Webhooks	✅ Full Support	Custom endpoints, full payload control	Webhook Guide →
Custom API	📋 On Request	Tailored integrations for your platform	Contact Us →

🔄 Publishing Workflow

Publishing Options

Method	Best For	Turnaround Time
👤 Manual	One-off articles, high-value content	Immediate
🤖 Auto-Publish	Approved content, bulk operations	Within 5 minutes
📅 Scheduled	Content calendars, timed campaigns	As scheduled

⚙️ Configuration Options

Common Settings

Configure how content publishes to your site:

Setting	Options	Purpose
📊 Post Status	Draft, Published, Scheduled	Control visibility
📁 Default Category	Your site categories	Auto-organize content
✍️ Author	Site users/authors	Attribution
🏷️ Tags	Auto-generated or custom	SEO and organization
🖼️ Featured Image	Auto, First image, None	Visual appeal

Advanced Options

🎯 Pro Tip

Enable auto-categorization to automatically assign articles to relevant categories based on content analysis.

Advanced Features:

✅ Custom field mapping for metadata
✅ URL slug customization patterns
✅ Internal linking automation
✅ Image optimization settings
✅ Excerpt generation rules

🔍 Integration Status

Health Monitoring

Forest SEO monitors your integration health 24/7:

Status	Meaning	Action Required
🟢 Active	All systems operational	None
🟡 Degraded	Slow responses or warnings	Check settings
🔴 Disconnected	Connection lost	Reconnect integration

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions:

Issue	Cause	Solution
🔴 Authentication Failed	Invalid or expired credentials	Update API keys/tokens
⚠️ Slow Publishing	Rate limits reached	Reduce batch size
❌ Missing Images	Media upload failed	Check media permissions
🔒 Permission Error	Insufficient permissions	Grant required permissions

📈 Integration Benefits

By the Numbers

Customers using integrations see:

Real Impact:

⏰ 90% time reduction — From 10-15 minutes to 30 seconds per article
📈 5x content volume — Publish 50+ articles monthly instead of 10
✅ 99% accuracy — Eliminate copy/paste errors
🔍 Better rankings — Consistent SEO metadata across all content

🎓 Setup Process

Quick Start Guide

Estimated Total Time: 20-30 minutes

Step-by-Step

🎯 Choose Your Platform
- Identify which CMS you use
- Check our supported platforms list
🔑 Get Credentials
- Generate API keys from your CMS
- Or prepare OAuth authorization
🔌 Connect Integration
- Add new integration in dashboard
- Enter authentication details
⚙️ Configure Settings
- Set default category, status, author
- Choose publishing preferences
✅ Test Connection
- Publish a test article
- Verify it appears on your site
🤖 Enable Automation
- Turn on auto-publishing if desired
- Set up scheduling rules

✅ Best Practices

For Optimal Results

Practice	Benefit	Priority
🔍 Test First	Verify connection before bulk publishing	🔴 Critical
⚙️ Review Settings	Ensure correct categories and authors	🔴 Critical
📊 Monitor Status	Check integration health regularly	🟡 Important
🔄 Update Credentials	Refresh API keys when needed	🟡 Important
📝 Document Config	Keep track of your settings	🟢 Recommended

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Publishing to wrong category — Double-check default settings
❌ Ignoring error notifications — Address issues immediately
❌ Using weak API keys — Generate strong, unique credentials
❌ No test publish — Always test before bulk operations
❌ Forgetting to monitor — Check integration health weekly