How To Post To WordPress Mobile Devices

As mobile devices usage increases, more and more WordPress users will look for ways to continue working while “on the go”.

Mobile applications (apps) are available for a range of operating systems. To learn more about these, go here.

iOS and Android users can connect with their site administration areas via iPads, iPhones, tablets and other devices. You can use these devices to add, edit and delete content, manage posts, pages and comments, and perform a number of other administrative tasks.

In this tutorial, you will learn about posting content using your mobile device.

The WordPress Mobile Devices App

WordPress has developed an app that lets you access your sites using a number of mobile devices to add, edit and delete content, manage your posts, pages and comments, and perform a number of other administrative tasks.

The app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play, depending on your operation system (iOS or Android) …

WordPress For iOS

The App works with any device that is running iOS version 4 or greater …

With the App installed, you can access your site from your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad and add new posts, edit text, insert photos, check your spelling, insert links, and more. it will automatically adjust to a more widescreen layout if you rotate the screen …

You can moderate, edit, or reply to comments using your mobile device. The app features include bulk comment moderation via an intuitive interface and moderation menus that display when you swipe comments …

You can also insert high resolution and web optimized photos into your post automatically, using the Quick Photo feature, as well as add videos …

App for iOS can be downloaded for free from the iTunes App Store …

For more details about using WordPress on iOS mobile devices, go here: WordPress For iOS

WordPress Mobile Devices For Android

The App for Android works with WordPress.com and self-hosted sites using versions 3.1 or higher. The App will work on all phones that are running Android version 2.2 (Froyo) or higher.

The App for Android can be downloaded for free from the Google Play App store …

For more details about using WordPress on iOS mobile devices, go here: WordPress For Android

How To Install And Use The WordPress Mobile Devices App

Let’s show you how to install and use the App. For this tutorial, we will use the WordPress For Android version of the App. This process is similar for iOS users.

On your mobile device, locate and tap on the Google Play Store button to open up the application …

In Google play, select Apps …

Search for “wordpress”. Select the WordPress application by Automattic, Inc …

Install the application on your device …

Once you have installed the WordPress Mobile Devices App, make sure to enable the checkbox next to Allow automatic updating …

After installing the app, you will see a new icon on your phone. Tap on the WordPress icon to launch the app and log into your account …

Adding A New Site

The first time you launch the app on your mobile device, you will be shown a screen like the one below, giving you a few options to start blogging. Choose the “Add self-hosted WordPress blog” option …

Note: You will need to have a site already installed before you can add it to your App.

Enter your existing site’s account details:

Blog URL – Enter your domain here (e.g. http://www.yourdomain.com)
Username – Enter your username
Password – Enter your password

Ignore both the Optional Settings and the Get a free blog at WordPress.com buttons, and tap on the Log In button when you have finished adding your site’s details into the Account Details section …

The app will try to connect to your account …

If your details have been entered correctly, your account will be set up and you will be logged in and connected to your site via your mobile device …

Once you are logged into your account, a number of options are displayed on your mobile app menu:

WordPress Mobile Devices

Posts – Add, edit and delete your posts.
Pages – Add, edit and delete your pages.
Comments – Moderate and manage your comments.
Stats – View stats about your site’s activity.
Quick Photo – Take photos with your mobile device and add these to a new post.
Quick Video – Shoot videos with your mobile device and add these to a new post.
View Site – Displays your site in your mobile browser.
View Admin – Access the administration area of your site
Settings – Edit your app settings. Also add and delete sites.

WordPress is huge and can sometimes be overwhelming about where to start. As you move on to the next Page, you will have a clearer picture of where to start and progress to building a professional WordPress Site.

These options are explored further in the tutorials listed below.