Duplicakes is a slightly modified version of the WordPress plugin I developed during my internship at IT World Canada. Its main goal is to simplify the process of cross-posting articles across multiple WordPress sites owned by the company.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Duplicakes plugin enables editors and authors to quickly and efficiently duplicate articles from one WordPress site to another. Instead of manually copying elements like title, content, featured image, tags, categories, etc. – a process that usually takes 20–30 minutes a day – Duplicakes reduces this task to just 5–10 minutes. Editors would simply paste the article URL into the plugin, and it automatically gathers all relevant data to create a new post on the target site.
KEY FEATURES
One-Click Data Gathering
Paste the article URL and the plugin fetches all necessary post data.
Comprehensive Duplication
Copy title, content, featured image, tags, categories, and more.
User-Friendly
Designed for editors and authors with an intuitive interface.
PROJECT DETAILS
- Completion Date: June 2021 – August 2021
- Role: Intern (Sole Developer)
- Documentation: (To be added)
Problem Solved / Use Case
Before Duplicakes, editors and authors spent significant time manually copying each element of a post to other WordPress sites. This plugin streamlines the process, saving valuable time and reducing the risk of errors during content migration.
Development Process & Challenges
As this was my first experience working with PHP and WordPress, I dedicated time to learning the platform’s architecture, plugin development best practices, and how to leverage webhooks and APIs. Overcoming the initial learning curve was challenging, but it provided a solid foundation in WordPress development and web automation.