How to Create an Autoblog in WordPress (The Right Way)

When readers ask us about autoblogging in WordPress, they’re usually looking for a quick way to keep their sites updated with fresh content.

As the team behind WPBeginner, we’ve helped many website owners navigate this path, even though we don’t use autoblogging ourselves.

Through our extensive research and testing, we’ve discovered that successful autoblogging isn’t about setting up a system and forgetting about it. It’s about finding the right balance between automation and quality control.

In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to set up an autoblog that works effectively, maintains your site’s credibility, and saves you time without compromising on quality.

What Is an Autoblog in WordPress?

Autoblog, or an automated blog, is a website that automatically pulls content from other websites using RSS feeds.

The term is mainly associated with content-scrapers and spam blogs. However, there are many perfectly good and profitable usage scenarios for auto blogging tools.

For example, you can use autoblog to create a curated website that gathers news on specific topics and then presents them under one roof. It can also be used on company intranets and private websites.

With that in mind, we’ll show you how to create an autoblog in WordPress. Here’s a quick overview of what the article will cover:

Ready? Let’s jump right in!

Creating an Autoblog in WordPress Using an RSS Plugin

The first thing you need to do is install and activate the WP RSS Aggregator plugin. For more details, see our step-by-step guide on how to install a WordPress plugin.

The basic plugin is free, but for this tutorial, you will need the paid add-ons in the Advanced Feeds Bundle.

The pricing starts from $79 for a single site license with one year of support and updates.

Once you have installed and activated all the addons, simply visit RSS Aggregator » Feed Sources to add a new feed source.

First, you need to provide a title for this feed source.

Then, you’ll want to make sure to provide the RSS feed URL.

Next, let’s scroll down a little to the ‘Feed to Post’ section.

Here, you need to select a post type for imported feed items.

By default, the plugin imports posts as drafts. You can change that to published if you want.

Remember to check the box next to the ‘Force full content’ option. This option allows the WP RSS Aggregator to fetch the full text of posts.

Next, you’ll need to set up the ‘Feed to post – images’ section. This is where you set up how your autoblog will handle images.

It can automatically import images from feed sources and store them in your WordPress media library.

Plus, it can fetch the first image in the content and use it as a featured image. You need to set up these options to match your own needs.

Then, you can add a new feed source page with many other options, review them, and adjust them to meet your needs.

You can also use keyword filtering to import or exclude content matching certain keywords or tags. Adding custom content before or after the source article is doable, too.

When you are done, go ahead and click on the ‘Publish Feed’ button.

You can now visit your posts section, and you will see feed items imported into your WordPress site.

If needed, simply repeat the process to add more feed sources. Then, you can check the status of your feeds in RSS Aggregator » Feed Sources.

Quickly Adding Multiple Feed Sources For Your Autoblog

Adding each feed source and configuring them one by one can be tedious. Here is how to quickly add multiple feeds at once using the same settings.

First, let’s go to RSS Aggregator » Settings and switch to the ‘Feed to Post’ tab. Here, you can configure the feed-to-post add-on’s default settings.

These settings will be applied to all the feed sources that you add in the next step.

The next step is to head over to RSS Aggregator » Import & Export.

Under the import box, you’ll add the name and URL of your feed sources.

To prevent errors, you’ll want to separate the name and feed URL with a comma and a space. Also, you need to make sure you have one feed source per line.

After that, go ahead and click the ‘Bulk Import’ button to quickly add all the feed sources to your WordPress autoblog.

And that’s all there is to it!

Editor’s Note: Word of Warning

When you create a public autoblog, don’t copy full articles or images as you will be subject to copyright infringement.

A good place for autoblogs is within a company intranet where content stays private. If you want a public site, pull article summaries and always link to the original source. This keeps things legal and respectful.

You can also add your own thoughts or context to make your autoblog more valuable and informative for readers.

Bonus Tip: How to Quickly Generate 100+ Blog Post Ideas

Even when relying on automation, adding your own original content can make your autoblog stand out.

You can use these ideas to create a cornerstone post monthly that ties into your autoblog’s theme or guide the type of stories your automated feeds should pull.

For example, if your autoblog focuses on tech news, generating unique article ideas can help spotlight major trends or events, creating significant traffic spikes.

To get started with generating fresh blog post ideas, try using WPBeginner’s Keyword Generator Tool.

It’s a great resource to discover trending topics and brainstorm engaging content ideas that fit perfectly with your autoblog’s niche.

For more details, you can see our guide on how to quickly generate 100+ blog post ideas.

We hope this article helped you learn how to create an autoblog in WordPress. Next up, you can also check out our ultimate guide on how to start a WordPress blog or increase your blog traffic easily.

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