Seamless Content Creation: Publishing to WordPress Remotely with the REST API
In today's interconnected digital landscape, managing content shouldn't confine you to a single dashboard. Imagine building a custom mobile app that directly publishes to your WordPress site, or automating content updates from a different system. This isn't just a dream; it's entirely possible using the powerful WordPress REST API. This guide will walk you through the process of creating a new WordPress post from a remote website or application. At its core, the WordPress REST API provides a standardized way for external applications to interact with your WordPress site. It exposes various endpoints (URLs) that correspond to different types of content and functionalities, allowing you to read, create, update, and delete posts, pages, users, and more, all using standard HTTP requests. Before you can send content to your WordPress site, you need to authenticate your request. For remote applications, the most secure and recommended method is using **Application Passwords**...