Batch Operations

Learn how to efficiently generate and manage content in bulk using WP Automator's batch processing features.

Overview

WP Automator supports two main batch operation methods:

Bulk Article Generation

Using the Dashboard

The easiest way to generate multiple articles is through the dashboard:

Streaming Progress

Bulk generation provides real-time updates:

// Progress updates during generation
{
  "type": "progress",
  "current": 3,
  "total": 10,
  "message": "Generating article 3 of 10"
}

// Site completion
{
  "type": "site_complete",
  "siteId": "site_123",
  "success": true,
  "articlesGenerated": 5
}

// Final summary
{
  "type": "complete",
  "summary": {
    "success": 10,
    "failed": 0,
    "totalTime": 45.2
  }
}

Excel Import

File Format

Prepare your Excel file with these columns:

Import Process

Title                    | Keywords           | Length | Category | Tags
-------------------------|-------------------|--------|----------|-------------
10 SEO Tips for 2024    | SEO, optimization | 1500   | Marketing| seo, tips
Content Marketing Guide  | content, marketing| 2000   | Marketing| content, guide
Social Media Strategy    | social, media     | 1800   | Social   | social, strategy

Title,Keywords,Length,Category,Tags
"10 SEO Tips for 2024","SEO, optimization",1500,Marketing,"seo, tips"
"Content Marketing Guide","content, marketing",2000,Marketing,"content, guide"
"Social Media Strategy","social, media",1800,Social,"social, strategy"

Upload Limits

• Maximum file size: 10MB
• Maximum rows: 100 articles per import
• Supported formats: .xlsx, .xls, .csv

Performance Considerations

Concurrent Processing

WP Automator processes articles with these limits:

• Concurrent workers: 5 articles at once
• Timeout per article: 60 seconds
• Retry attempts: 3 times on failure

Rate Limiting

To ensure stability:

• API calls: 60 per minute
• OpenAI requests: Based on your OpenAI rate limits
• WordPress API: Depends on your hosting

Error Handling

Common Issues

Error Recovery

The system automatically:

1. Retries failed operations - Up to 3 attempts with exponential backoff
2. Continues on errors - Other articles continue processing
3. Logs detailed errors - Check the console for specifics
4. Provides summaries - Final report shows successes and failures

Best Practices

Preparation

Before starting bulk operations:

1. Test connections - Verify all sites are accessible
2. Check credits - Ensure sufficient OpenAI credits
3. Review settings - Confirm generation parameters
4. Backup data - For critical WordPress sites

Optimization Tips

Content Quality

Maintain quality in bulk operations:

• Use detailed prompts - Better instructions = better content
• Include keywords strategically - 3-5 keywords per article
• Set appropriate lengths - 1000-2000 words for most topics
• Review generated content - Spot-check for quality

Monitoring Progress

Real-Time Updates

The dashboard shows:

• Current article being processed
• Progress bar with percentage
• Time elapsed and estimated remaining
• Success/failure count
• Detailed logs for debugging

Progress States

// Generation states
enum ProgressState {
  QUEUED = "Waiting in queue",
  GENERATING = "Generating content",
  OPTIMIZING = "Optimizing for SEO",
  PUBLISHING = "Publishing to WordPress",
  COMPLETE = "Successfully published",
  FAILED = "Generation failed"
}

Group Operations

Working with Site Groups

Efficiently manage multiple sites:

1. Create groups - Organize sites by type or purpose
2. Apply group settings - Shared configuration
3. Bulk select - Generate for entire groups
4. Group analytics - Track performance by group

Hierarchical Settings

Settings cascade in this order:

Global Settings (defaults)
    ↓
Group Settings (overrides global)
    ↓
Site Settings (overrides group)
    ↓
Article Settings (overrides all)

Scheduling Considerations

Optimal Timing

Consider these factors:

• Server load - Run large batches during low-traffic periods
• API limits - Spread requests to avoid rate limiting
• Publishing schedule - Stagger publication times
• Time zones - Consider your audience location

Next Steps

• Progress Monitoring - Track operations
• Error Handling - Handle failures gracefully