WordPress Magento Theme Integration: A Tutorial
WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems in use today, so it’s understandable that one of the most frequently asked questions we receive revolves around WordPress Magento theme integration. Fortunately, the process is relatively simple and involves using the Magento WordPress Integration extension tool that you can download from the Magento Connect store.
Clear the Cache Before Proceeding With WordPress Magento Theme Integration
First you’ll need to clear the cache. Go to System->Cache Management. Click on Flush Magento Cache.
Back Up Data
The next thing you’ll need to do is to back up your data. In order to do that go to System->Tools->Backup.
Login to Magento Connect Manager
After your data is backed up go to: System->Magento Connect->Magento Connect Manager
Login using the same information you used for the Magento admin area.
Enter Magento Connect Manager
Click the Magento Connect link located under Install New Extensions tab. That will take you here:Click the Magento Connect link located under Install New Extensions tab. That will take you here: www.magentocommerce.com/magento-connect/
Choose WordPress Integration
In the search box, type in WordPress Integration and press Enter. Select the one that is circled below.
Install WordPress Integration Tool
Once here, press Install (you might have to login or create an account on Magento Connect before you can download extensions). Press the Select Key, then copy the key by pressing CTRL+C or right click your mouse and pick copy. Go back to Magento Connect Manager and paste the key under the Install New Extensions tab. Then press Install and proceed.
Click on Return to Admin located at the top of the page.
Complete the Installation
Once you are back to the admin log out, you’ll need to log back in to finish the installation.
To make sure the extension installed, go to System->Configuration->Advanced and you should see this:
There is also a new link in your top navigation:
Modify Settings
Now you need to modify the settings and your WordPress information to make the extension work. Go to System->Configuration WordPress Integration tab is located on the left side.
Thanks to the integration tool, WordPress Magento theme integration can be accomplished easily. More information about the extension can be found here: fishpig
