Start with conservative defaults so your site remains stable while you validate monetization performance.
When to Use This Guide
Use this before publishing new monetized content, changing integrations, or troubleshooting connection issues.
Before You Start
- You are logged into WordPress with an Administrator account.
- You can access PassiveWP -> Settings.
- You have any required keys or partner credentials ready.
Exact Menu Path
WordPress Admin -> PassiveWP
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Step 1: Open Settings > General and review every option once before changing anything.
Go here WordPress Admin→PassiveWP
Do this In WordPress Admin→PassiveWP, do this in order: open the relevant panel, find the control related to "Open Settings→General and review every option once before changing anything.", apply one change, click Save/Run, then reload once to confirm it stuck.
Confirm No blocking error banner appears, and the next step is available.
Step 2: Keep early automations modest until your tracking baseline is established.
Go here WordPress Admin→PassiveWP
Do this In WordPress Admin→PassiveWP, do this in order: open the relevant panel, find the control related to "Keep early automations modest until your tracking baseline is established.", apply one change, click Save/Run, then reload once to confirm it stuck.
Confirm No blocking error banner appears, and the next step is available.
Step 3: Save settings, then verify one post and one link still behave correctly.
Go here WordPress Admin→PassiveWP
Do this Complete the field changes in WordPress Admin→PassiveWP, then click Save Changes and do not leave the page until the success notice appears.
Confirm Reload the screen once and confirm your values are still saved.
Step 4: Record your baseline settings so future troubleshooting is faster.
Go here WordPress Admin→PassiveWP
Do this In WordPress Admin→PassiveWP, do this in order: open the relevant panel, find the control related to "Record your baseline settings so future troubleshooting is faster.", apply one change, click Save/Run, then reload once to confirm it stuck.
Confirm No blocking error banner appears, and the next step is available.
Quick Troubleshooting Checks
- Re-open the same settings tab and confirm values are still present.
- Run the built-in test for that integration (Amazon/OpenAI/MaxMind).
- If a key is defined in wp-config, update it there instead of the UI field.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Leaving defaults in place without checking if they match your niche.
- Ignoring failed connection tests before publishing monetized content.
- Using invalid or expired credentials and expecting background jobs to recover.
Success Checklist
- Connection test returns success.
- Defaults match your target country and monetization style.
- A test post renders correctly on desktop and mobile.
Pro Tips for Affiliate Marketers
- Re-test credentials after rotating keys.
- Keep credentials in one secure document so your team stays synced.
- Review settings monthly, especially before seasonal campaigns.
If You Get Stuck
Open the matching troubleshooting article in this help center and repeat one step at a time instead of changing multiple settings at once.
