If you want to use a subdomain (for example, blog.yourdomain.com) as a WordPress CMS publishing endpoint in Content Genius, you need to connect it through the Search Atlas WordPress plugin. This article explains how OTTO licensing applies to subdomains and what to have ready when our team helps you complete the setup.
The Search Atlas WordPress plugin authenticates by establishing a connection between your WordPress installation and your Search Atlas account. The general steps are:
Install and activate the Search Atlas plugin on your WordPress site.
Follow the on-screen prompts inside your WordPress dashboard to link the plugin to your Search Atlas account.
Once the connection is confirmed, the site becomes available as a publishing destination in Content Genius.
If the connection does not complete or you encounter an error during setup, note the exact error message and the domain you are trying to connect — you will need this information when contacting support.
Content Genius lets you publish content directly to a WordPress site, including subdomains. To use a subdomain like blog.yourdomain.com as your CMS endpoint:
Make sure the Search Atlas plugin is installed and authenticated on the subdomain's WordPress installation (not just the root domain).
Each WordPress installation — root domain or subdomain — must have the plugin installed and authorized separately, because each is treated as a distinct site connection.
Once the subdomain's plugin connection is complete, it will become available as a publishing destination in Content Genius.
If the subdomain does not appear as an available destination after completing the plugin setup, contact our team and have the following ready: the exact subdomain URL, your Search Atlas account email, and any error messages you have seen.
A common question is whether connecting a subdomain requires a separate OTTO license. OTTO licensing requirements depend on which features you intend to use on that subdomain. If you are unsure whether your current license covers your subdomain configuration, or if you are seeing unexpected prompts related to OTTO when setting up your subdomain connection, please reach out to our team with your account details and subdomain URL for clarification.
If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type human teammate to be connected with a member of our team.