# Blogs - Import Blog Posts Using URL > Import blog posts into GHL Customer Care using a URL. Scan, review, map authors, categories, and tags, then import posts as published or draft with the improved importer. - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/sites/blog/blogs-import-blog-posts-using-url - Section: Sites / Blog - Reading time: 3 min - Images: 6, each explained below - Modified on Wed, 11 Mar at 9:59 AM --- The URL Blog Importer allows you to migrate blog posts from an external website into GHL Customer Care by scanning a homepage URL and detecting available content. This article explains how the importer works, how to map metadata during import, and how mapped and unmapped posts are handled. --- **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [What is Blog Post Importer?](#what-is-blog-post-importer)[](#key-benefits-of-blog-post-importer) - [Key Benefits of Blog Post Importer](#key-benefits-of-blog-post-importer)[](#how-to-import-blog-posts-using-urls) - [How To Import Blog Posts Using URLs](#how-to-import-blog-posts-using-urls) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions)[](#related-articles) - [Related Articles](#related-articles) --- # **What is Blog Post Importer?** The Blog Post Importer helps you migrate blog posts from an external website into GHL Customer Care by scanning a homepage URL and detecting available posts. It is designed to simplify blog migration, reduce manual copy-and-paste work, and make it easier to move content into GHL Customer Care with better visibility throughout the process. --- ## **Key Benefits of Blog Post Importer** - **Guided import flow**: Move through a clearer process from Scan to Review to Map to Import. - **Better migration control**: Review detected posts before importing them into your blog. - **Manual metadata mapping**: Add missing authors, categories, and tags during import. - **Flexible import outcomes**: Import both mapped and unmapped posts without being blocked. - **Faster publishing readiness**: Mapped posts can be imported as published posts, while unmapped posts are saved as drafts for follow-up. --- ## **How To Import Blog Posts Using URLs** ### **Step 1:** Open Blog List 1. Navigate to **Sites** > **Blogs** to see the Blog List. 2. Click on an **existing Blog** or [Create a Blog](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/sites/blog/create-blog-posts). ![Step 2 of 2: Click on an existing Blog or Create a Blog](https://jumpshare.com/share/43G7UZ1hz9B3j3DKsOga+/Screen+Shot+2026-03-11+at+19.37.44.png) **Step 2 of 2: Click on an existing Blog or Create a Blog** This screenshot accompanies step 2 of 2 in the "Step 1: Open Blog List" section of "Blogs - Import Blog Posts Using URL". At this point in the walkthrough you click on an existing Blog or Create a Blog. The navigation path used here is Sites > Blogs. - Path: Sites > Blogs - What to click: Click on an existing Blog or Create a Blog. - Controls: existing Blog, Sites, Blogs Full procedure: 1. Navigate to Sites > Blogs to see the Blog List. 2. Click on an existing Blog or Create a Blog. <- this image ### **Step 2:** Open Blog Post Importer 1. Navigate to the **Blog Post List** of an existing or new Blog. 2. Click on **New Post** > **Import Blog Posts from URL**. ![Step 2 of 2: Click on New Post > Import Blog Posts from URL](https://jumpshare.com/share/bUz6DJ4prqCWzRlYTwRo+/GIF+Recording+2026-03-11+at+19.44.15.gif) **Step 2 of 2: Click on New Post > Import Blog Posts from URL** This animation accompanies step 2 of 2 in the "Step 2: Open Blog Post Importer" section of "Blogs - Import Blog Posts Using URL". At this point in the walkthrough you click on New Post > Import Blog Posts from URL. The navigation path used here is New Post > Import Blog Posts. - Path: New Post > Import Blog Posts - What to click: Click on New Post > Import Blog Posts from URL. - Controls: New Post, Import Blog Posts from URL, Blog Post List Full procedure: 1. Navigate to the Blog Post List of an existing or new Blog. 2. Click on New Post > Import Blog Posts from URL. <- this image ### **Step 3: Start Importer** 1. Enter your **Blog homepage** URL. 2. Add **recent post URL**. 3. Choose your **platform**. 4. Click **Continue** you will see that you have to wait for the mapping to complete. ![Step 4 of 4: Click Continue you will see that you have to wait for the mapping to…](https://jumpshare.com/share/cePF5mvLLheYwuZikCCU+/Screen+Shot+2026-03-11+at+19.49.10.png) **Step 4 of 4: Click Continue you will see that you have to wait for the mapping to…** This screenshot accompanies step 4 of 4 in the "Step 3: Start Importer" section of "Blogs - Import Blog Posts Using URL". At this point in the walkthrough you click Continue you will see that you have to wait for the mapping to complete. - What to click: Click Continue you will see that you have to wait for the mapping to complete. - Controls: Continue, Blog homepage, recent post URL, platform Full procedure: 1. Enter your Blog homepage URL. 2. Add recent post URL. 3. Choose your platform. 4. Click Continue you will see that you have to wait for the mapping to complete. <- this image ### **Step 4: Map Contents** **Import Time ** Expect about 10-20 minutes for 1,000 posts. **Scan/Results Error** If the blog sitemap doesn't have a URL, then the blog posts cannot be imported. Currently you will see 'Scan in progress' for the interim 'Failure' state which upon clicking shows a blank page. 1. **Map Contents**: follow the instructions to identify which elements on the page correspond to which pieces of information in your blog posts. 2. You can see that all the mapping is done when all the **check****marks** are **green**. ![Step 2 of 3: You can see that all the mapping is done when all the check marks are…](https://jumpshare.com/share/oqpbM800rIPkOA8QzkIV+/GIF+Recording+2026-03-11+at+20.00.17.gif) **Step 2 of 3: You can see that all the mapping is done when all the check marks are…** This animation accompanies step 2 of 3 in the "Step 4: Map Contents" section of "Blogs - Import Blog Posts Using URL". At this point in the walkthrough you you can see that all the mapping is done when all the check marks are green. The next step is to when the import is done you will see X Number of posts were fetched on Date. - What this covers: You can see that all the mapping is done when all the check marks are green. - Controls: check, marks, green, Import Time, Scan/Results Error, Map Contents, X Number of posts were fetched on Date. - Next: When the import is done you will see X Number of posts were fetched on Date. Full procedure: 1. Map Contents: follow the instructions to identify which elements on the page correspond to which pieces of information in your blog posts. 2. You can see that all the mapping is done when all the check marks are green. <- this image 3. When the import is done you will see X Number of posts were fetched on Date. 3. When the import is done you will see **X Number of posts were fetched on Date.** ** ![Step 3 of 3: When the import is done you will see X Number of posts were fetched on…](https://jumpshare.com/share/1rpHqWbvTeKPgB8DURYF+/Screen+Shot+2026-03-11+at+20.18.06.png) **Step 3 of 3: When the import is done you will see X Number of posts were fetched on…** This screenshot accompanies step 3 of 3 in the "Step 4: Map Contents" section of "Blogs - Import Blog Posts Using URL". At this point in the walkthrough you when the import is done you will see X Number of posts were fetched on Date. - What this covers: When the import is done you will see X Number of posts were fetched on Date. - Controls: X Number of posts were fetched on Date., Import Time, Scan/Results Error, Map Contents, check, marks, green Full procedure: 1. Map Contents: follow the instructions to identify which elements on the page correspond to which pieces of information in your blog posts. 2. You can see that all the mapping is done when all the check marks are green. 3. When the import is done you will see X Number of posts were fetched on Date. <- this image ** ### **Step 5: Publish Posts** 1. Review imported posts in your blog: - Fully mapped posts are imported as **Published**. - Unmapped posts are imported as **Draft**. 2. Select the **Blog Post(s)** you want to **import**. 3. Click on **Import Selected**. ![Step 3 of 3: Click on Import Selected](https://jumpshare.com/share/Q7ZT6xifO8jUyrGY0FER+/Screen+Shot+2026-03-11+at+20.22.36.png) **Step 3 of 3: Click on Import Selected** This screenshot accompanies step 3 of 3 in the "Step 5: Publish Posts" section of "Blogs - Import Blog Posts Using URL". At this point in the walkthrough you click on Import Selected. For context, this section explains: Review imported posts in your blog: Select the Blog Post(s) you want to import. Click on Import Selected. - What to click: Click on Import Selected. - Controls: Import Selected, Published, Draft, Blog Post(s), import Full procedure: 1. Review imported posts in your blog: 2. Select the Blog Post(s) you want to import. 3. Click on Import Selected. <- this image --- ## **Frequently Asked Questions** **Q: Do all imported blog posts stay in Draft status?** No. Mapped posts are imported as **Published**, while unmapped posts are imported as **Draft**. **Q: Can I import posts if some metadata is missing?** Yes. You can manually add or map missing authors, categories, and tags during the import process. **Q: What happens if some posts are mapped and others are not?** You can still import both types. Posts with completed mapping are imported as published posts, and posts with incomplete mapping are imported as drafts. **Q: How is SEO affected when importing a blog? Will SEO authority or rankings transfer automatically?** The importer migrates post content along with available SEO metadata, such as titles and descriptions. However, SEO authority does not automatically transfer simply by importing content. To preserve rankings and link equity, configure proper **301 redirects** and keep the same **domain and URL structure** whenever possible. Without redirects, search engines may treat the imported posts as new pages. **Q: Do I need to manually recreate categories, authors, or tags after import?** Not always. If any of that metadata is missing during import, you can add or map it during the mapping stage. --- ### **Related Articles** - [Getting Started with Blogs and Blog Posts](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/sites/blog/getting-started-with-blogs-and-blog-posts) - [Create Blog Posts](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/sites/blog/create-blog-posts) - [How to Update SEO for Blog Post](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/sites/blog/how-to-add-and-edit-seo-information-for-blog-posts) - [Blogs - Bulk Import Using CSV](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/sites/blog/blogs-bulk-import-using-csv) --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. Support: support@ghlcustomercare.com