Importing Dummy Posts (.xml to WordPress: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

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If you’ve ever wondered how to effortlessly add dummy posts to your WordPress website, you’re in luck! Follow these straightforward steps, and you’ll have dummy content in no time.

Accessing Dummy Posts

1. Access the Google Drive Folder:
   • Locate the Google Drive link provided in the video description.
   • Open the shared drive folder and navigate to “website content.”
2. Finding Dummy Blog Posts:
   • Inside “website content,” click on “dummy blog posts.”
   • Download the dummyblogposts.xml file by right-clicking and selecting “download.”
3. Saving the File:
   • Save the downloaded file on your computer, ensuring easy access.

Importing to WordPress

4. Return to WordPress Dashboard:
   • Navigate back to your WordPress dashboard.
5. Accessing Import Tool:
   • Click on “Tools” in the menu, then select “Import.”
6. Installing WordPress Importer:
   • Choose “WordPress” from the available options and click on “Install now.”
7. Running Importer:
   • After installation, click on “Run Importer.”
8. Uploading Dummy Posts:
   • Drag and drop the previously saved dummyblogposts.xml file into the designated window.
   • Alternatively, click “Choose File” to locate and upload the file.
9. Completing the Process:
   • Click “Upload file and import.”
10. Author and Attachments:
    • Select yourself as the author from the dropdown menu.
    • Ensure the option to “Download and import file attachments” is checked.
11. Finalizing the Import:
    • Click “Submit” to initiate the import process.
12. Verification:
    • Confirm the successful import by checking the “Posts” section on your WordPress dashboard.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully imported dummy blog posts to your WordPress site. Now you can explore and experiment with your website content effortlessly.