Version history and import from URL

Version history lets you recover previous drafts. Import from URL pulls existing web content into your editor.

Version history lets you recover previous drafts. Import from URL pulls existing web content into your editor.

Open a Copywriter project that you can edit. Before restoring or importing, wait for the current draft to save and create a named version when the existing work matters. Both actions can replace the editor's current content, so verify the project and source URL before confirming.

Version history

1. Click More actions ⋯ > Version history.

2. A modal shows saved versions with date/time and word count.

3. Click Restore next to any version to revert your draft.

4. Click Save current version to manually save a snapshot.

Import from URL

1. Click More actions ⋯ > Import from URL.

2. A modal titled “Import content from website” appears.

3. Enter the URL and click Import.

4. The system extracts the main article content and replaces the current draft.

Review the imported title, headings, links, body, and SEO metadata after extraction. Import is a content-transfer aid, not a live connection to the source page; later changes on the website do not automatically update the Rankability draft.

Safe restore or import workflow

1. Confirm the current project and allow its latest changes to save.

2. Choose Save current version and give the snapshot a recognizable name.

3. Restore the intended version or enter the exact public URL to import.

4. Review the entire editor after the replacement.

5. Wait for the new state to save before closing, exporting, or opening another version.

Restoring a version changes the working draft but keeps version history available. Import replaces the current body with the content Rankability can extract from the supplied page. Neither action edits the original website or publishes the Rankability project.

Limits

• Auto-saved versions are retained for 30 days; do not use them as a permanent archive.

• Login walls, bot protection, robots rules, client-side rendering, and unusual layouts can prevent a complete import.

• Navigation, cookie banners, sidebars, and embedded widgets may be excluded when Rankability isolates the main content.

• Imported content can have different structure from the project's original keyword research, so re-check the score and placement rather than assuming it remains optimized.

Tips and best practices

• Save a manual version before importing or making large edits.

• Auto-saved versions expire after 30 days.

• Import works best with article-style pages.

Troubleshooting

• No versions listed – This is a new project. Make an edit and wait for auto-save to create the first version.

• Import returns incomplete content – The page may use dynamic rendering. Try a different URL or paste the content manually.

• The wrong draft was restored – Open version history again and restore the correct snapshot. Use dates, word counts, and names to distinguish versions.

• Import fails – Confirm the URL is public and returns the article in a normal browser. If access is restricted, copy only content you are authorized to use and paste it manually.

• Recent edits are missing – Check that the editor showed a saved state before the restore or import. Avoid simultaneous editing in multiple tabs.

Related articles

• Content editor reference — Where to find Version history and Import in the editor.

• Creating a content project (Copywriter) — The full content creation workflow.

• Exporting your content — Export your draft to various formats.