If a blog post created in **OTTO** fails to publish to WordPress, the issue is usually related to plugin installation, plugin version, or WordPress-side settings — not OTTO itself.

This article walks through installing the plugin, completing setup, syncing a post from OTTO, and understanding why a post may not appear where you expect it on your site.

## **📥 Installing the Search Atlas WordPress Plugin**

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The Search Atlas plugin (internal slug **metasync**) is not listed in the WordPress.org plugin directory. It is installed by uploading the plugin ZIP file provided by Search Atlas.

1. Go to your **WordPress Dashboard**.
2. In the left sidebar, click **Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin**.
3. Upload the Search Atlas plugin ZIP file.
4. Click **Install Now**, then click **Activate Plugin**.

Activation is required — the plugin will not work if it is only installed.

## **🔄 Keeping the Plugin Updated**

Always run the latest version of the plugin — outdated versions are a common cause of failed syncs. If you suspect your installed version is out of date, delete and reinstall the plugin using the latest ZIP file provided by Search Atlas.

## **🔐 Plugin Setup (Required Before Publishing)**

After activation, open the **Search Atlas Plugin** in WordPress and confirm:

- **API Key** is added
- **UUID** is added
- Settings are saved

Then click **Clear Cache**, click **Sync Now**, and wait for the sync to complete.

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## **✍️ How to Push a Blog Post from OTTO**

1. In the left sidebar, go to **Content → Content Genius** (What are we writing today?) and open the article in editor mode.
2. Select **Published** or **Draft**.
3. Click **Sync to Blog Post**.

You should see a **"blog synced successfully"** message.

## **👀 Why the Blog Post Is Live but Not Visible**

If the sync succeeds but you don't see the post on your blog page, this is expected WordPress behavior. Common reasons include:

- The post is assigned to a different category
- Your blog page only displays certain categories
- Pagination hides newer posts
- Theme or page builder controls visibility

## **✅ How to Confirm the Post Exists**

1. Go to **WordPress → Posts**.
2. Locate the post (Draft or Published).
3. Check its category, status, and URL.

If it appears here, the post was published successfully.

## **🔧 Changing Where the Blog Appears**

Post placement (category) is controlled by Search Atlas during sync. You can change the category in the sync pop-up window and match it to an existing WordPress category. This must be set each time you sync a post.

## **❓ FAQs**

**How do I install the plugin?** The Search Atlas plugin is not listed in the WordPress.org plugin directory. Install it by uploading the ZIP file provided by Search Atlas via **Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin**.

**Do I need to re-sync after setup?** No. Once synced successfully, re-sync is not required unless you make changes.

**Is this a WordPress issue or a Search Atlas issue?** Publishing location and visibility are controlled by WordPress settings and categories.

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