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Perfect for Substack writers who want to maintain a presence on their own domain.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Why Subsync?<\/h4>\n\n<p><strong>Own Your Content<\/strong>\nKeep a backup of your posts on your WordPress site. If you ever decide to move platforms, you'll have all your content ready to go.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Improve Discoverability<\/strong>\nMake your posts searchable on Google and accessible to readers who prefer your website over email subscriptions.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Grow Your Audience<\/strong>\nGive readers multiple ways to find and engage with your content. Your website visitors can browse your entire archive without needing to subscribe.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Set It and Forget It<\/strong>\nOnce configured, Subsync runs automatically. New posts appear on your site within 24 hours of publication.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Key Features<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Setup Wizard<\/strong> \u2014 Get started in under 2 minutes with our guided setup process<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automatic Syncing<\/strong> \u2014 Daily or weekly sync keeps your WordPress site updated automatically<\/li>\n<li><strong>Featured Images<\/strong> \u2014 Automatically imports and sets featured images from your posts<\/li>\n<li><strong>Custom Post Type<\/strong> \u2014 Posts appear in their own section, separate from your regular blog<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexible Display<\/strong> \u2014 Use shortcodes or Gutenberg blocks to display posts anywhere on your site<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smart Content<\/strong> \u2014 Shows post excerpts with \"Read More\" buttons that link back to your Substack<\/li>\n<li><strong>Responsive Design<\/strong> \u2014 Mobile-friendly display works beautifully on all devices<\/li>\n<li><strong>Missing Post Handling<\/strong> \u2014 Choose what happens when you delete a post (keep or draft)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean Uninstall<\/strong> \u2014 Optionally removes all data when you deactivate<\/li>\n<li><strong>Translation Ready<\/strong> \u2014 Fully internationalized and ready for translation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>How It Works<\/h4>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Install and activate the plugin<\/li>\n<li>Enter your RSS feed URL (e.g., <code>yourname.substack.com\/feed<\/code>)<\/li>\n<li>Run the initial sync to import your existing posts<\/li>\n<li>Add the <code>[sstack_posts]<\/code> shortcode or Gutenberg block to any page<\/li>\n<li>Your posts now display on your WordPress site!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>New posts are automatically synced daily (or weekly, your choice). Manual sync is always available if you want to update immediately after publishing.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Display Options<\/h4>\n\n<p><strong>Shortcode Usage:<\/strong>\n    [sstack_posts] \u2014 Show all posts (default 10, recommended)\n    [sstack_posts count=\"5\"] \u2014 Show 5 most recent posts\n    [sstack_posts orderby=\"title\" order=\"ASC\"] \u2014 Sort alphabetically<\/p>\n\n<p>You can also use <code>[subsync_posts]<\/code> or <code>[substack_posts]<\/code> (backwards compatibility).<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Gutenberg Block:<\/strong>\nUse the \"Subsync Posts\" block in the editor with live preview and visual controls for number of posts, sorting, and ordering.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Perfect For<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Substack writers who want to maintain a website presence<\/li>\n<li>Newsletter publishers on any platform with RSS<\/li>\n<li>Content creators building a multi-platform audience<\/li>\n<li>Authors keeping a backup of their content<\/li>\n<li>Publications growing their SEO and discoverability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>Pro Version Features<\/h4>\n\n<p>Upgrade to <strong>Subsync Pro<\/strong> for advanced features:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Multi-Column Layouts<\/strong> \u2014 Display posts in 2 or 3 column grids<\/li>\n<li><strong>Author Info Box<\/strong> \u2014 Display your bio, avatar, and subscribe button alongside posts<\/li>\n<li><strong>Divi Module<\/strong> \u2014 Native integration with Divi Builder for visual page building<\/li>\n<li><strong>Priority Support<\/strong> \u2014 Email support with faster response times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stormhillmedia.com\/plugins\/subsync-pro\/\">Learn more about Subsync Pro \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h4>Privacy &amp; Data<\/h4>\n\n<p>Subsync does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data from your site visitors. The plugin only reads publicly available RSS feed data. No tracking, no analytics.<\/p>\n\n<h4>External Services<\/h4>\n\n<p>This plugin connects to external services to function properly:<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Substack RSS Feeds and Images<\/strong>\n* <strong>What:<\/strong> The plugin fetches your RSS feed from Substack and downloads featured images from Substack's CDN\n* <strong>When:<\/strong> During sync operations (manual or automatic based on your schedule)\n* <strong>Data sent:<\/strong> Standard HTTP requests to retrieve publicly available RSS feed data and image files\n* <strong>Purpose:<\/strong> To display your Substack posts and their associated images on your WordPress site\n* <strong>Terms:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/substack.com\/tos\">Substack Terms of Service<\/a>\n* <strong>Privacy:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/substack.com\/privacy\">Substack Privacy Policy<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>The plugin does not send any personal or sensitive data to external services. All data retrieved is publicly available content from your Substack publication.<\/p>\n\n<!--section=installation-->\n<h4>Automatic Installation<\/h4>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <strong>Plugins \u2192 Add New<\/strong> in your WordPress admin<\/li>\n<li>Search for \"Newsletter RSS Sync\"<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Install Now<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Activate<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Follow the setup wizard to configure your RSS feed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h4>Manual Installation<\/h4>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Download the plugin ZIP file<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Plugins \u2192 Add New \u2192 Upload Plugin<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Choose the ZIP file and click <strong>Install Now<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Activate Plugin<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Follow the setup wizard to configure your RSS feed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h4>After Activation<\/h4>\n\n<p>The setup wizard will guide you through:<\/p>\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Feed URL<\/strong> \u2014 Enter your RSS feed (e.g., <code>yourname.substack.com\/feed<\/code>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Display Settings<\/strong> \u2014 Choose how posts appear<\/li>\n<li><strong>Initial Sync<\/strong> \u2014 Import your existing posts<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>Once complete, add the <code>[sstack_posts]<\/code> shortcode to any page or use the \"Subsync Posts\" block in Gutenberg.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Finding Your RSS Feed<\/h4>\n\n<p>Most newsletter platforms provide an RSS feed:\n* <strong>Substack:<\/strong> <code>https:\/\/yourname.substack.com\/feed<\/code>\n* <strong>Other platforms:<\/strong> Check your platform settings for the RSS feed URL<\/p>\n\n<p>You can test it by pasting the URL into your browser \u2014 you should see XML content.<\/p>\n\n<!--section=faq-->\n<dl>\n<dt id=\"will%20this%20work%20with%20my%20existing%20content%3F\"><h3>Will this work with my existing content?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes! Subsync uses a custom post type that's completely separate from your regular WordPress posts. Your existing blog content is never affected.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"do%20i%20need%20to%20stop%20publishing%20on%20my%20newsletter%20platform%3F\"><h3>Do I need to stop publishing on my newsletter platform?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>No! Continue publishing exactly as you do now. Subsync simply mirrors your posts to your WordPress site. Readers who click \"Read More\" are taken to your Substack where they can subscribe.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"how%20often%20does%20it%20sync%3F\"><h3>How often does it sync?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>By default, Subsync checks for new posts daily. You can change this to hourly, twice daily, or manually sync anytime from the settings page.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"what%20happens%20if%20i%20delete%20a%20post%3F\"><h3>What happens if I delete a post?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>You choose! Options include:\n* <strong>Keep<\/strong> \u2014 Leave it on WordPress (no longer synced)\n* <strong>Draft<\/strong> \u2014 Change it to draft status (hidden from frontend)\n* <strong>Trash<\/strong> \u2014 Move to trash (recoverable)\n* <strong>Delete<\/strong> \u2014 Permanently delete from WordPress<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"will%20it%20import%20my%20images%3F\"><h3>Will it import my images?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes! Featured images are automatically downloaded and set. Images within post content link back to your Substack (the post content is displayed as an excerpt).<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20customize%20how%20posts%20look%3F\"><h3>Can I customize how posts look?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Absolutely. Posts use your theme's default styling. You can add custom CSS to style the posts section, or use the Pro version for additional layout options like multi-column grids.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20this%20work%20with%20substack%3F\"><h3>Does this work with Substack?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes! Subsync works perfectly with Substack, and any other newsletter service that provides an RSS feed.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"will%20this%20hurt%20my%20seo%3F\"><h3>Will this hurt my SEO?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>No! Each post links back to your Substack as the canonical source, and the excerpt display (not full content) prevents duplicate content issues. You're essentially creating landing pages for your content.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20display%20posts%20from%20multiple%20feeds%3F\"><h3>Can I display posts from multiple feeds?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Currently, Subsync supports one RSS feed per WordPress site. If you need multiple feeds, consider using separate WordPress sites or contact us about custom development.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"is%20there%20a%20limit%20on%20how%20many%20posts%20i%20can%20sync%3F\"><h3>Is there a limit on how many posts I can sync?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>No limits! Sync all your posts, whether you have 5 or 5,000. The plugin handles large feeds efficiently with background processing.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20it%20work%20with%20multisite%3F\"><h3>Does it work with multisite?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes! Subsync works on WordPress multisite installations. Each site can connect to its own feed.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"how%20do%20i%20upgrade%20to%20pro%3F\"><h3>How do I upgrade to Pro?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/stormhillmedia.com\/plugins\/subsync-pro\/\">Subsync Pro<\/a> to purchase a license. After purchasing, install the Pro add-on plugin and activate it with your license key. All Pro features unlock immediately.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"what%20if%20i%20need%20help%3F\"><h3>What if I need help?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Free support is available via the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/plugin\/subsync\/\">WordPress.org support forums<\/a>. 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