Review: Desk App For Mac – Blog From Desktop With Ease

As a writer, sometimes I wish I can just disconnect myself to internet & keep writing whatever is into my head. Do you also feel the same at times?
This is one reason; I love desktop writing apps. When I was on Windows, I used Windows live writer, and now when I’m on Mac I use Desk app. Earlier I reviewed Blogo app for Mac, which is another amazing desktop publishing tool, and today I will be reviewing Desk app, as it might be the app every writer & blogger using Mac is waiting for.

I have been using Desk for about six months, and this gave me enough time to test this app from all the factors. In this post, I will share features of desk app, How to connect with your blog using the desk, and few important things about the app.

Features of Desk App for Mac:

If you want to look at Desk from the right perspective, think of it as a writing app for Mac. It offers features such as distraction free writing, supports Markdown, WYSIWYG and many more.
Let me quickly list down some of the remarkable features of Desk app:

• Supports tons of blogging platform

1. Self-hosted WordPress
2. WordPress.com
3. Tumblr
4. Typepad
5. SquareSpace

• One click publishing to WordPress blog.
• Auto saves your writing so that you don’t lose your precious work.
• You can save your work on the iCloud drive.
• Let you add tags, categories, featured image
• Day & night mode for writing.
• Word count & reading time can be seen as you write.
• Add images from desktop (Drag & Drop)

What makes desk remarkable is, it is focused for writing. At the same time, it supports all popular blogging platform, and it makes the publishing easier.
Let me show you how to connect desk with your WordPress platform, and publish it.

How To Connect Desk App With WordPress:

Download the Desk app from Mac App store here, and open it. You can start writing directly, and when you are ready to publish, you need to click on share icon on the left side. Here you can add as many blogs as you want.
For this tutorial, I will be adding ShoutMeLoud blog using Desk.

Click on the + icon and the next page select the blogging platform you want to add. In this case, I will be selecting WordPress from the list.

On the next screen, add your Blog URL & login credentials. You can leave API URL field empty, and click on connect.

Within seconds, Desk app is connected with your WordPress blog. Similarly, you can add any supported blog with Desk for desktop publishing.
I would suggest you to spend first 15 minutes understanding all the features of Desk. There are only essential features that you need, but having a command on all of it, will ensure you will increase your productivity.
Conclusion:

Desk app is a powerful blogging tool for Mac, which is recommended for those who enjoy writing. This app cost $29.99 but worth your money. Here is a video review of Desk by George which is worth watching.

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The alternative to Desk is Blogo app for Mac, which I have reviewed earlier here. Both the app is great and work seamlessly with WordPress. Desk have an edge for writers, as it supports various blogging platform. One thing is for sure; Desk app will not disappoint you.

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If you have used Desk app, I would love to hear your feedback & opinion about the same. Don’t forget to share about this awesome writing tool with your writing & blogging community.

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