#operations #export
Overview
The contentbird browser extension allows you to transfer finished content directly into your CMS—without switching between tabs or relying on manual copy-paste. It streamlines and structures the publishing process.
Installation
You can find the extension in your user profile:
Available for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox
After installation, it appears in the top right corner of your browser
Setup
When opening the extension for the first time:
enter your contentbird subdomain
add your extension token
👉 This connects the extension to your contentbird database.
Finding and selecting content
Open the extension in your browser
Search for the desired content
Select the relevant content piece
Transferring content to your CMS
After selecting a content piece, you have several options:
Structured section copy
Content is divided into predefined sections
Images are recognized as separate blocks
Copied sections are marked
👉 Ideal for structured CMS input
Free selection
Highlight and copy individual text sections
Useful for flexible content placement
Copy full content
Copy the entire content with one click
Using additional data
You can also access:
Meta Title
Meta Description
After publishing
Once content is added to your CMS:
Click “Publish content” in the extension
The current URL is automatically captured
Publication date is set
Costs can be added
Save
👉 The content in contentbird will then:
be set to “Published”
include URL and metadata
be activated for performance tracking
Benefits
No manual copy-paste between tools
Structured content transfer
Direct access to metadata
Faster transition from production to publication
Best practices
Use section-based copying for complex CMS structures
Review metadata before publishing
Add costs immediately after publication
Double-check URL and date for accurate tracking
Conclusion
The browser extension significantly simplifies the final step of your content workflow.
It enables fast, structured, and error-free content transfer into your CMS—while completing the publishing process directly in contentbird.