{"id":8797,"date":"2024-01-16T16:10:19","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T16:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nichetwins.com\/?p=8797"},"modified":"2024-01-17T00:43:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T00:43:00","slug":"how-to-upload-a-pdf-to-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nichetwins.com\/how-to-upload-a-pdf-to-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Upload a PDF to WordPress (and Easily Track It)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You just finished writing an in-depth white-paper filled with valuable insights to share with your email list and social media following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there\u2019s one problem: It\u2019s in PDF format, and you have no idea how to easily upload and embed a PDF in WordPress without plugins.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As it turns out, uploading a PDF to your WordPress site is totally doable without any fancy plugins or code.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, the native WordPress media library has everything you need to get the job done. With just a few clicks, you can upload and embed a polished PDF document for your visitors to enjoy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having high-quality gated content to offer website visitors is a proven way to generate leads and build your email list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the content can\u2019t make an impact sitting on your hard drive. You need to actually share it with your audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So breathe easy. We\u2019ll walk through exactly how to effortlessly upload a PDF in WordPress using the built-in media tools.

In minutes, you\u2019ll give site visitors seamless access to your awesome gated content. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But first…<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Should You Upload PDF Files in WordPress?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uploading PDFs directly to your WordPress site has some neat benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, PDFs are universally readable on all devices and platforms<\/strong>. No matter what tech your visitors are using, they can access a PDF without compatibility issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PDF uploads also give you ownership over premium gated content to attract email signups and social shares. Instead of sending people elsewhere for downloads, keep them engaging with your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And don\u2019t underestimate the power of document search visibility. Uploaded PDFs improve SEO by surfacing your quality content directly in Google searches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, self-hosted PDFs grant you access to WordPress analytics for tracking downloads and gauging engagement<\/strong>. By knowing exactly which documents are drawing interest, you can fine-tune your content strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Convinced yet? Let\u2019s get back to effortlessly uploading PDFs in WordPress with zero plugins required!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Upload a PDF File in WordPress<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uploading a PDF into WordPress is just as easy as adding an image or other media file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, log into your WordPress admin dashboard and go to Media > Add New<\/strong>.

This opens the media upload popup.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Next, select your PDF file either by dragging and dropping into the popup or by clicking “Select Files” and choosing the file from your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n

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WordPress will now upload the PDF just like any other media file. You’ll see the upload progress indicator as the file transfers to your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once finished, your PDF will appear in the media library ready for embedding into any post or page. The process takes just seconds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now let’s look at actually displaying your slick PDF in site content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Add a PDF File to a Post or Page in WordPress<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So your PDF is successfully uploaded to WordPress. Excellent!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now let’s integrate it cleanly into your content so visitors can easily access it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the admin dashboard, open the post or page you want to embed the PDF into. Click the “+” button to insert a block.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Search for “File” and select the File block. This gives you a simple file uploader right inside the editor.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Use the media popup to choose your recently uploaded PDF. The file will automatically embed itself into the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can toggle options to show just an icon and link, or the full embedded PDF viewer. Customize as needed for your content.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Preview your post or page to ensure the PDF appears and functions as expected. Make any final tweaks before updating the content.<\/p>\n\n\n

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That\u2019s all there is to it! With just the built-in WordPress tools, you’ve uploaded and embedded a polished PDF document for visitors to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Ways to Track PDF Files in WordPress<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that your fancy PDF upload is live on your site, you probably want to know how many visitors are actually downloading and engaging with it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great question! Let\u2019s explore three proven methods to track PDF files in WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Using the MonsterInsights Plugin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

MonsterInsights<\/a> is a popular Google Analytics plugin for WordPress sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once active, it automatically tracks downloads for various file types including PDFs. SUPER handy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To view files tracked:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n