A handy tool for bloggers
If you have a WordPress blog, you'll love the iPhone app to create, edit, manage, and publish blogs. The WordPress app for iPhone comes with a functional and clean interface for managing your blog on the go.
Easily and quickly create, edit, and publish!
A great tool for content creation on the move.
Wordpress for iOS works with iPhones and iPads. It gives you the freedom to work on different screen sizes. While the app version doesn’t have all the WordPress features, it is sufficient for bloggers and professionals looking to make quick edits. Whether you want to write or update posts, or manage comments, you’ll find it easy and quick to access the blog from the app.
Create, manage, and publish your blog from anywhere
The WordPress app is handy when you’re traveling and don’t have a laptop. It lets you capture photos, record videos, and write blog posts while stuck in traffic or riding a bus. Walk around with your dog or hang out with friends without worrying about getting back to your computer. Your WordPress website will always be in the palm of your hands.
The app is easy-to-use, mobile-optimized, and touch-friendly. With an intuitive interface, it makes working on your blog easier and more efficient. For many bloggers, writing without a keyboard had been a deterrent. The latest app version combines your iPhone’s touch keyboard with formatting buttons. Together, they make it easier and simpler to create and publish posts on your iPhone.
Clean interface with plenty of features
WordPress for iPhone has a sidebar with links to stats, pages, comments, posts, and the dashboard. In fact, you can view the blog as it appears in the browser version. You can simply tap on ‘Posts’ followed by ‘Edit’. The (+) button lets you create a new post.
While competitors like Medium have a cluttered interface, WordPress keeps it simple. If you’re already familiar with the dashboard, you won’t face any issues navigating through the interface.
Once you type the post in a field, you can choose categories and tags. By default, WordPress shows a list of tags specific to your blog. It also allows you to upload videos or photos. As mentioned earlier, you can save time by capturing pictures or recording videos on the spot.
As compared to the browser version, some features are limited. If you’ve been using plug-ins to edit or create posts, you won’t have access to them in the app. Having said that, WordPress app is still sufficient for most bloggers, especially beginners and amateurs.
A big disadvantage is that it doesn’t currently support custom fields. As such, you’ll have access to the body field only. Moreover, you won't be able to set featured images or custom excerpts. Squarespace and Wix are good alternatives, but you’d have to settle with the WordPress app for a blog developed or designed on the platform.
While typing, you’ll notice a bar right above the keyboard. It lets you add styles, such as italic and bold. You can also use it to add links, create lists, and set block quotes. For basic editing and management of your blog, this app has everything you need.
Previewing a post is easy! Once you’re done editing or creating a post, just tap the ‘eye’ button. The best part is that the preview lets you view the post exactly like it would be displayed in a browser.
In addition to editing and posting features, WordPress app also lets you manage, approve, edit, and delete comments. Most importantly, you can view the blog’s stats, always staying updated about visitor traffic and data. Want a great tip? With the Jetpack plug-in, it becomes easier to access the dashboard.
Where can you run this program?
WordPress for iOS is compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. It requires iOS 11.0 and above.
Is there a better alternative?
While WordPress is the most popular CMS in the world, you can find other viable alternatives. Medium is one such platform. It focuses on building a community of content creators with more than 60 million monthly readers.
Wix is another good alternative. If you want to set up a blog with user logins, you’ll have that capability too. Squarespace, another great choice, has been quite popular among designers. With stunning templates, it gives you the freedom to effortlessly build aesthetically-appealing websites. However, you’ll have to stick with the chosen template’s pre-designed layout. Overall, in spite of these being decent options, nothing beats the simplicity and functionality of the WordPress app.
Our take
While you’d be primarily managing your blog from a browser, the WordPress app for iPhone enables you to create, edit, and publish posts in a jiffy. You also have plenty of other features that could save time and help you manage the blog from anywhere.
Should you download it?
Yes, it’s worth a try! While you’d miss a few features available in the desktop version, the app still lets you manage everything quickly. It’s a good choice for anyone with a blog on WordPress.
