Erste Schritte
Welcome! This guide will help you get set up and start bringing your content over to your WordPress site with ease.
Bevor Sie beginnen
Before you dive into importing, make sure you have your content ready from Medium. Depending on how you prefer to bring your stories over, you will need one of the following:
- Your Medium Export Archive file (.zip)
- Individual Medium story files (.html or .htm)
- A public Medium profile or publication web address (URL)
Installation
Once you are ready to begin, navigate to your main administration menu and look for the plugin area to get everything installed and ready on your site.
Erstmalige Einrichtung
To open the tool and begin your first setup:
- Go to your WordPress Admin Menu.
- Wählen SkyPlugins.
- Klicken Sie auf Medium Importer.
- Öffnen Sie die Import tab to launch the Content Import Wizard.
Ihre ersten Schritte
Der Content Import Wizard guides you through bringing your stories over in a few simple steps. Here is how to complete your first import:
Step 1: Connect Medium
- Finden Sie die Import Method dropdown and choose how you want to bring your content over. You can upload a zip file, upload individual HTML files, or enter a live profile or publication web address.
- Provide your files or enter your URL based on the method you selected.
- Benutzen Sie die Content to Import dropdown to choose whether you want to bring over both published stories and drafts, published stories only, or drafts only.
Step 2: Fine-Tune Your Settings (Optional)
Expand the Advanced Settings section to customize how your content is handled:
- Import Processing Mode (Batch Size): Choose how many stories are processed at a time to match your server's performance.
- Import Medium Tags As: Decide if your Medium tags should become WordPress Categories or WordPress Post Tags.
- Assign Author to: Choose whether to assign imported stories to an existing WordPress user or set up a user from the Medium author.
- Import Medium Drafts As: Decide if Medium drafts should be saved as WordPress Drafts or published right away.
Step 3: Preview and Finish
Move through the wizard to preview your import, review your choices, and finalize the process to bring your stories onto your site.
Select Import Method
Was es tut
The Select Import Method feature allows you to choose how you want to bring your Medium content into your site. It gives you the flexibility to decide your preferred method of transfer during the setup process.
So verwenden Sie es
- Open the Content Import Wizard and navigate to Step 1: Connect Medium.
- Locate the Import Method option.
- Select an option from the "Import Method" dropdown to choose how you want to import your content.
Settings & Options
| Einstellung | Was es steuert |
|---|---|
| Import Method | Choose between uploading a Medium Export Archive (.zip), individual Medium Story HTML Files, or fetching live stories via a Medium Profile/Publication URL. |
Tips & Best Practices
- Review your available content formats before starting so you can choose the most convenient import method.
- Make sure you have your chosen files or profile address ready before selecting your import method.
- You can select from archive files, individual story files, or live profile URLs depending on what works best for your needs.
Upload Medium Export Archive (.zip)
Was es tut
Enables users to upload their Medium export .zip file for a complete content import. This feature makes it easy to bring all your existing Medium content into your new platform in one go.
So verwenden Sie es
- Open the Content Import Wizard and go to Step 1: Connect Medium.
- Select "Medium Export Archive (.zip)" as your import method.
- Click on the file input field to select your export file.
- Upload your export file to begin the import process.
Settings & Options
| Einstellung | Was es steuert |
|---|---|
| No settings available | This feature does not include any configurable settings. |
Tips & Best Practices
- Make sure you have your export file ready on your device before starting the import wizard.
- Double-check that your file is in the correct archive format before attempting to upload.
- Follow the steps in order, ensuring you select the correct import method before clicking the file input field.
Upload Medium Story HTML Files
Was es tut
This feature allows you to upload one or more individual Medium story HTML files to easily bring your content into the platform. It gives you a simple way to import your stories by directly selecting your saved HTML files.
So verwenden Sie es
- Open the Content Import Wizard and go to Step 1: Connect Medium.
- Select "Medium Story HTML Files (.html / .htm)" as your import method.
- Click on the file input field.
- Select one or more HTML files from your computer and upload them.
Settings & Options
| Einstellung | Was es steuert |
|---|---|
| No settings available | This feature does not include any customizable settings or options. |
Tips & Best Practices
- Make sure your files are saved in the correct format before starting the import process.
- You can select and upload multiple story files at the same time to save time.
- Double-check that you are in the Content Import Wizard on the Connect Medium screen before trying to select your files.
Import from Medium Profile/Publication URL
Was es tut
Enables you to import content by providing a Medium profile or publication URL, fetching stories via RSS feed. This feature allows you to seamlessly bring your existing Medium content over using a live RSS feed.
So verwenden Sie es
- Open the Content Import Wizard and go to Step 1: Connect Medium.
- Select "Medium Profile / Publication URL (Live RSS Feed)" as your import method.
- Enter a valid Medium URL into the input field.
Settings & Options
| Einstellung | Was es steuert |
|---|---|
| Medium Profile or Publication URL | Enter the public URL of a Medium profile or publication to import content from its RSS feed. |
Tips & Best Practices
- Make sure you select the "Medium Profile / Publication URL (Live RSS Feed)" import method in the Content Import Wizard before attempting to enter your URL.
- Double-check that you are entering a valid public URL for a Medium profile or publication so the system can successfully fetch the stories.
- You can easily bring in content from an entire publication or a specific personal profile just by providing the correct web address.
Select Content to Import
Was es tut
This feature allows you to easily specify which stories you want to bring over during the import process. You can choose to bring in your entire collection, only the stories you have already published, or just your working drafts.
So verwenden Sie es
- Open the Content Import Wizard.
- Go to Step 1 (Connect Medium).
- Find the Content to Import dropdown menu and select your preferred option.
Settings & Options
| Einstellung | Was es steuert |
|---|---|
| Content to Import | Choose to import 'Both Published Stories and Drafts', 'Published Stories Only', or 'Drafts Only'. |
Tips & Best Practices
- Use this feature to save time by only importing the specific types of stories you need for your current project.
- Choose the published-only option if you want to keep your unfinished writing separate from your live content.
- Select the drafts-only option if you are only looking to migrate your unpublished work.
Erweiterte Importeinstellungen
Was es tut
The Advanced Import Settings feature provides advanced options for configuring the import process. It allows you to customize batch sizes, convert tags, assign authors, and manage draft statuses according to your preferences.
So verwenden Sie es
- Open the Content Import Wizard and go to Step 1: Connect Medium.
- Locate and expand the "Advanced Settings" collapsible section.
- Select an option from the "Import Processing Mode" dropdown.
- Select an option from the "Import Medium Tags As" dropdown.
- Select an option from the "Assign Author to" dropdown.
- Select an existing WordPress user, if applicable.
- Select an option from the "Import Medium Drafts As" dropdown.
Settings & Options
| Einstellung | Was es steuert |
|---|---|
| Import Processing Mode (Batch Size) | Controls how many stories are processed per server request. Options include '15 Items per batch (Recommended - Fast & Stable)', '5 Items per batch (Small Batch - Low server load)', '25 Items per batch (Aggressive - High performance host)', and '1 Item per request (Sequential mode)'. |
| Import Medium Tags As | Choose whether to convert Medium story tags into WordPress Categories or WordPress Post Tags. |
| Assign Author to | Decide whether to assign imported stories to an existing WordPress user or to import/create a user from the Medium author. If 'Assign to existing WordPress user' is selected, a list of existing WordPress users is provided. |
| Import Medium Drafts As | Choose whether stories marked as drafts in Medium should be saved as WordPress Drafts or published immediately. |
Tips & Best Practices
- Expand the "Advanced Settings" section in the Content Import Wizard to access all customization options before starting your import.
- Choose the recommended batch size option for a balance of speed and stability, or select a smaller batch size to reduce server load.
- Decide whether your imported stories should be organized best as WordPress categories or post tags using the tag conversion setting.
- Review your draft and author assignment settings carefully to ensure your imported content aligns with your site's structure.