Blogger Importer Works but Content Doesn’t Appear – Solved

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    The Blogger Importer tool has been a handy feature for transferring content between blogs. However, for those with large amounts of content, the process doesn’t always go smoothly.

    If you’re importing backup files with thousands of posts or article, you might encounter a frustrating issue: the file uploads successfully, but the imported content doesn’t appear.

    A Case Study

    Imagine having over 2,000 posts with a backup file size of 35 MB. You successfully upload the XML file to another Blogger account, and the import process completes without errors. Yet, when you check the blog, none of the posts show up. This issue seems to persist despite repeated attempts to re-import the file.

    Finding a Workaround

    A practical solution to this problem is utilizing WordPress as an intermediary platform:

    1. Set Up Local WordPress with XAMPP Install WordPress on your local machine using XAMPP, a free, open-source cross-platform web server solution.
    2. Import XML File to WordPress Use WordPress’s import tool to upload the XML backup file from Blogger. Unlike Blogger, WordPress may handle large backup files more effectively, allowing you to view the imported posts.
    3. Verify and Manage Content Once the content is visible in WordPress, you can organize, edit, or export it for other uses.

    This method successfully restores visibility of your posts, circumventing the limitations of Blogger’s import tool.

    Understanding Blogger’s Limitations

    Based on reports from the Blogger Community, there are inherent challenges when importing large volumes of content:

    Case: Blogspot upload problem

    • Blogger may limit the number of posts that appear, even after successful imports.
    • Repeated imports in quick succession might be flagged as spammy behavior.
    • Large backup files sometimes fail to upload fully, leaving posts invisible.

    Alternative Suggestions

    If you’re moving content between Blogger accounts and encounter this issue, here are some tips:

    • Split the XML file into smaller chunks and import them sequentially.
    • Turn off the “Automatically publish all imported posts and pages” option during the import process.
    • Wait a few days between attempts to minimize the risk of spam detection.