Import an article you already wrote
Bring a finished article into a project without having a single word changed.
The written steps below are complete. The Video script tab shows exactly what the video will cover.
Not every article starts in ItzSEO. Import lets you paste a finished piece and keep the body exactly as written. ItzSEO only adds a small footer for keywords and internal links at the very bottom.
By the end you can
- Import a finished article
- Know what is and is not changed
Screens used
- Project, Content
Steps
- 1
Open Content
On: Project, ContentOpen the project, then open the Content hub.
You should see: The articles list with an Import article button.
- 2
Start the import
On: Project, ContentPress Import article.
You should see: A window titled "Import an existing article".
- 3
Paste the article
On: Project, ContentFill in the Article title and the Target keyword, then paste the text into Article body. Headings, bold text and lists written in markdown are kept.
You should see: The title, keyword and body are filled in. The body needs at least 20 characters.
- 4
Keep the body untouched
On: Project, ContentLeave Body untouched (recommended) selected and import.
You should see: The article opens in the editor with a note: "Untouched body — guaranteed".
- 5
Carry on as usual
On: Article editorFrom here the article behaves like any other: you can send it for client approval, export it or publish it.
You should see: The article is in the project's list.
Tips
- If you edit the body after importing, the note changes to "Body edited after import" so you always know.
Troubleshooting
- "Title, target keyword, and a body of at least 20 characters are required."
- Fill in all three. Paste the whole article into the body, not just its first line.
One row per shot, in the same order as the guide. Estimated length 1:43, recorded signed in as Owner. Use made-up data only. How to record
Say: Import an article you already wrote. Bring a finished article into a project without having a single word changed.
Hold until you see: Lesson title on screen for three seconds.
Say: Open the project, then open the Content hub.
Hold until you see: The articles list with an Import article button.
Say: Press Import article.
Hold until you see: A window titled "Import an existing article".
Say: Fill in the Article title and the Target keyword, then paste the text into Article body. Headings, bold text and lists written in markdown are kept.
Hold until you see: The title, keyword and body are filled in. The body needs at least 20 characters.
Say: Leave Body untouched (recommended) selected and import.
Hold until you see: The article opens in the editor with a note: "Untouched body — guaranteed".
Say: From here the article behaves like any other: you can send it for client approval, export it or publish it.
Hold until you see: The article is in the project's list.
Say: That is import an article you already wrote. The written steps are on this lesson's page in the ItzSEO course.
Hold until you see: End card with the lesson link.
Mark it complete to keep your place in the course.
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