Writing in Google Docs

With Docs to WP Pro, you can draft, format, and prepare your content directly inside Google Docs before publishing to WordPress. This section will help you understand the supported formatting and best practices.

Supported Formatting

Docs to WP Pro retains all essential formatting from your Google Docs:

• Headings (H1–H6)

• Paragraphs & spacing

• Bold, italic, underline, strikethrough

• Ordered and unordered lists

• Hyperlinks

• Blockquotes

• Tables (basic table structure)

• Inline images (uploaded to WP Media Library)

Best Practices for Writing

• Use clear headings – Helps structure your content and improves SEO.

• Keep formatting simple – Overly complex tables, shapes, or embedded content may not render perfectly in WordPress.

• Add images inline – Insert images where you want them to appear in WordPress. They’ll be uploaded automatically to the Media Library.

• Use hyperlinks – Internal and external links will be preserved when publishing.

• Avoid unnecessary styles – Custom fonts, colors, or margins may not carry over exactly and will depend on your active WordPress theme.

Tips for SEO Optimization

When writing in Google Docs, keep SEO in mind:

• Use H1 for the title (only once).

• Use H2 and H3 for subheadings to structure your article.

• Add alt text for images inside Google Docs (helps SEO and accessibility).

• Keep paragraphs short and readable.

What Happens When You Publish

• All supported formatting is preserved.

• Images are uploaded to the WordPress Media Library.

• Links remain clickable and intact.

• Any unsupported formatting (custom fonts, embedded widgets) will be ignored or simplified.