Description
Data Content Publisher (DCP) lets you manage structured data inside WordPress and turn it into real, editable posts at scale.
How it works:
- Create a database — define columns (text, numbers, images, URLs), add rows manually or import from CSV.
- Write a template — use placeholders like
[column_name], conditions[if], and loops[repeat]to design how each entry looks. - Publish — bulk-generate real WordPress posts from your data, or drop a shortcode on any existing page to display data inline.
Every generated post is a normal WordPress post. You can edit it individually, hand it to a writer, or leave it as-is. Titles and data fields are filled in automatically. Internal links between generated pages are built into your template — no extra plugin needed.
Key Features:
- Custom databases with dedicated MySQL tables (not wp_postmeta)
- Template engine with conditionals, loops, nested templates, and calculations
- Bulk WordPress post generation — real posts, not virtual pages
- CSV import and export (works with Google Sheets / Excel)
- Shortcode-driven display with advanced filtering (greater than, less than, like, in, not in)
- Update data once — every page that references it changes instantly
- Works with any theme, editor, or builder that supports WordPress shortcodes
- AI-ready documentation included — feed it to ChatGPT or Claude for template writing support
Use Cases:
- Programmatic SEO — generate hundreds of location or product pages from a spreadsheet
- Directory and listing sites — businesses, services, providers
- Comparison and affiliate sites — product databases, pricing tables
- Any structured content where you manage data separately from page layout
Features:
- One custom database with unlimited entries
- Template engine with conditions, loops, and nesting
- Article generation from database entries
- Table builder with pagination and sorting
- CSV import and export
- Sort presets and filter configuration
- AI-ready documentation
The free version includes one full-featured database. Upgrade to DCP Pro for unlimited independent databases, or DCP Advanced for cross-database relations.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to “DCP” in the admin menu to create your first database
FAQ
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What is DCP?
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DCP (Data Content Publisher) is a custom database plugin that lets you create structured databases, design templates, and bulk-generate pages from your data — all without writing code.
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Do I need a page builder like Elementor or Gutenberg blocks?
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No. DCP uses its own template editor and outputs content via shortcodes. It works with any theme and any editor that supports WordPress shortcodes.
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Can I import data from CSV or Google Sheets?
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Yes. Export from Google Sheets or Excel as CSV, then import directly into DCP. The import handles BOM, column mapping, and duplicate detection automatically.
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How do I generate bulk pages from my database?
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Create a template, bind it to your database, then click “Generate Articles.” DCP creates real WordPress posts — one per entry — that are individually editable and indexable by search engines.
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Does DCP support programmatic SEO?
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Yes. DCP is designed for programmatic SEO workflows. Import structured data via CSV, design templates with conditionals and loops, then bulk-generate hundreds of optimized pages in one click.
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What kind of posts does it generate?
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Real WordPress posts. They appear in your post list, support revisions, and work with SEO plugins. Each one is individually editable — unlike virtual page generators.
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Does it work without other plugins?
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Yes. DCP is a single, self-contained plugin. You do not need a separate custom fields plugin, import plugin, or page builder to use it.
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Can I display database content without generating posts?
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Yes. Use
[dcpub_template]to display template output, or[dcpub_lookup]to insert one field value inline. -
Can I upgrade to get more features?
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Yes. DCP Pro adds unlimited independent databases for multiple content projects on one WordPress site. DCP Advanced adds cross-database relations. All your existing data carries over seamlessly.
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What happens to my data if I deactivate or uninstall?
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Your data is stored in dedicated MySQL tables and is never deleted when you deactivate. You retain full access to existing data when you reactivate.
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What are Relations?
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Relations connect entries across different databases (e.g., Products to Categories, Articles to Authors). This feature is available in DCP Advanced.
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Is there a free version?
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Yes. This plugin is the free version. It includes one full-featured database with unlimited entries, templates, article generation, table builder, and CSV import/export.
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Does this plugin connect to external services?
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This plugin uses Freemius SDK for optional usage tracking and license management. On activation, users are presented with an opt-in screen. If you choose to skip, no data is sent — the plugin works fully offline. If you opt in, non-sensitive diagnostic data (PHP version, WordPress version, site URL) is sent to Freemius servers to help improve the plugin.
- Freemius Terms of Service: https://freemius.com/terms/
- Freemius Privacy Policy: https://freemius.com/privacy/
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Changelog
1.0.4
- Minor admin workflow fixes and release preparation updates.
1.0.3
- Fixed an outdated upgrade link in the article generation screen.
1.0.2
- Initial release