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Importing Categories data from WordPress into Excel helps content teams organize posts, analyze site taxonomy, and improve website structure. Coefficient makes this process seamless and automatic.
This guide will show you how to import your WordPress Categories data into Excel using Coefficient.
TLDR
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Step 1:
Step 1. Open Excel > Insert tab > Get Add-ins > Install Coefficient from Office Add-ins store.
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Step 2:
Step 2. Connect your WordPress account and select the Categories object to import.
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Step 3:
Step 3. (Optional) Enable auto-refresh to keep your data updated automatically.
Step 1: Install Coefficient and Connect to WordPress
First, you’ll need to install the Coefficient add-in for Excel and connect to your WordPress account:
- Open Excel and navigate to the Insert tab.
- Click on Get Add-ins and search for “Coefficient”.
- Install the Coefficient add-in from the Office Add-ins store.
- Once installed, open the Coefficient sidebar and click “Import from…”.
- In the connector selection screen, scroll to the “Other” category.
Step 2: Import WordPress Categories Data
Now that you’re connected, you can import your WordPress Categories data:
- Select “WordPress” from the list of available connectors.
- Enter your WordPress site URL and log in when prompted.
- Choose “Categories” from the list of available objects.
- Select the fields you want to import (e.g., name, slug, description, parent, post count).
- Apply any filters if needed to narrow down the data.
- Click “Import” to bring your Categories data into Excel.
Step 3: Set Up Auto-Refresh (Optional)
To keep your WordPress Categories data fresh, set up an automatic refresh schedule:
- Click on the refresh icon next to your imported data.
- Select “Schedule refresh” from the dropdown menu.
- Choose your preferred refresh frequency (hourly, daily, or weekly).
- Set the specific time for the refresh to occur.
- Click “Save” to activate the auto-refresh schedule.
Available WordPress Objects
- Pages
- Media
- Comments
- Categories
- Tags
- Taxonomies
- Users
- Post Types
- Post Statuses
- Revisions
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How to get Categories from WordPress?
You can access Categories directly in the WordPress admin dashboard under Posts > Categories. For more flexible analysis and taxonomy management, connect WordPress to Excel with Coefficient to import live Categories data with all metadata and hierarchy information.
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How do I get a list of Categories in WordPress?
In WordPress, navigate to Posts > Categories in your admin dashboard to see all content categories. For a more comprehensive list that includes post counts, hierarchies, and other metadata, use Coefficient to pull complete Categories data from WordPress into Excel.
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How do I import Categories from Excel to WordPress?
WordPress allows category imports with specific plugins, but the process can be complex and may not preserve hierarchies. With Coefficient’s two-way sync, you can update category information in Excel and push changes back to WordPress seamlessly.
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How to automate importing WordPress Categories to Excel daily?
With Coefficient, you can set up scheduled auto-refresh to update your Categories data automatically. Configure your preferred frequency (hourly, daily, or weekly) and Coefficient will keep your Excel spreadsheet in sync with your WordPress taxonomy structure.
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How to send email alerts about Categories data from WordPress?
After importing your WordPress Categories data to Excel with Coefficient, use the Automations feature to set up email alerts based on specific conditions. Configure triggers to notify team members about new categories, changes to existing ones, or posts distribution across categories.
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