Description
The integration of static HTML files into a WordPress site has always been a time-consuming and complicated task. Our team recognized this issue and developed a plugin that simplifies the process. With our plugin, you no longer have to copy and paste HTML code into the WordPress editor or create custom page templates for each file. Instead, you can effortlessly load your HTML files into your WordPress site with just a few clicks.
One of the significant advantages of our plugin is the automatic categorization feature. It organizes your HTML files into categories and subcategories based on the folder structure, which makes it easy for visitors to navigate through your content. This feature saves you time and effort by eliminating the need to manually categorize each post.
Our plugin also eliminates the need to manually add titles and descriptions to each post. With the automatic H1 tag feature, the first H1 tag in the HTML file is used as the post title, making it easier for you to create engaging titles that attract visitors. The plugin also removes all tags from the file, ensuring that your content is clean and professional.
In addition to its user-friendly features, our plugin is also highly versatile. It was initially designed to work with Sailwave-generated HTML files, but we quickly realized that it could be used with any HTML file. This versatility makes it ideal for web developers, bloggers, and content creators who work with HTML files regularly.
We believe that this plugin has the potential to transform the way WordPress users handle static HTML files. We are continuously working to improve the plugin’s functionality and add new features to make it even more useful. We welcome your feedback and suggestions on how we can make this tool better and easier to use.
In conclusion, our plugin provides a simple and efficient way to integrate static HTML files into your WordPress site. It eliminates the need for manual categorization, title and description creation, and tag removal, making the process much more streamlined. We are confident that this tool will save you time and effort while also enhancing the overall user experience for your visitors. Give it a try today and see how it can transform the way you work with HTML files!
Features
- Automatically creates a category structure based on the folder/sub-folder structure
- Uses the first H1 tag in the file as the post title, removing it from the content
- Removes all and tags from the file to ensure a clean and professional presentation
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/load-html-filesdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the Load HTML Files->settings screen to configure the plugin
FAQ
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How do I use this plugin?
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After activating the plugin, you can configure the “names” associated with teh uploaded post type.
A directory called “html_file” will be created in “wp-content/uploads”.
Place your HTML files in the “unprocessed” folder. The plugin will then load them into posts on the next scheduled run.
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What types of HTML files can I load with this plugin?
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Our plugin was initially designed to work with HTML files generated by Sailwave, but it can be used to load any HTML file into a post.
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How does the automatic categorization feature work?
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The plugin automatically creates a category structure based on the folder/sub-folder structure of the HTML file. For example, if you have an HTML file in the “unprocessed” folder, the plugin will create a category called “unprocessed” and add the post to that category. If the HTML file is in a sub-folder, the plugin will create a category for each sub-folder and add the post to the appropriate category.
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Can I customize the post title and description?
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Yes, the plugin utilizes the first H1 tag in the HTML file as the post title, but you can edit the title and description as needed within the WordPress editor.
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Can I use this plugin to load HTML files into pages?
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Not at the moment, it loads into a Custom Post Type called “html_file”. BUt if that is something you need, ask on the support forum and we will consider developing it.
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the and tags are removed from the file, any and tags an their content is removed leaving clean html for you to style and ‘script’ withing your WP install.
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Where do the HTML files end up once they are imported into WordPress?
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The HTML is loaded in to a Custom Post Type. The HTML files are moved to the “processed” folder.
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How quickly are the files loaded into WordPress?
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The plugin will look for new files every 5 minutes. If it finds any, it will load them into posts.
Contributors & Developers
“Load HTML Files” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
1.0.0
- First version.