Airtable to WordPress Integration: Create WordPress Posts Automatically with Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate WordPress post creation from Airtable using Pabbly Connect. This detailed tutorial walks you through the integration process step by step. Master proven automation processes with practical implementation examples and strategic recommendations you can apply immediately in your workflow.

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1. Access Pabbly Connect for Airtable to WordPress Integration

To start the Airtable to WordPress integration, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Go to the address bar and type in Pabbly.com/connect. This will direct you to the Pabbly Connect webpage where you can either sign in or sign up for a new account.

Creating an account on Pabbly Connect is free and grants you 100 free tasks every month. If you already have an account, simply sign in. After signing in, you will be ready to create a new workflow to connect Airtable and WordPress.

2. Create a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Once you are signed into Pabbly Connect, the next step is to create a new workflow. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. This workflow will automate the process of creating a new WordPress post whenever a new entry is added in Airtable.

In the workflow setup, you will see two windows: the trigger and action windows. The trigger window is where the event starts, and the action window is where the final event occurs. For this integration, the trigger will be set to ‘New Record in Airtable’ and the action will be ‘Create Post in WordPress’.

3. Set Up Airtable as the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

To set up Airtable as the trigger, choose the option for Airtable in the trigger window. You will need to connect your Airtable account by entering your API key. This key can be found in your Airtable account settings. After entering the API key, save the connection. using Pabbly Connect

• Select the base you want to connect (e.g., ‘WordPress’).
• Choose the table (e.g., ‘Post’).
• Create a trigger field in Airtable named ‘Automation Field’ with the type ‘Created Time’.

After setting these up, refresh the connection in Pabbly Connect to ensure the trigger field appears. Once everything is set, you can test the trigger to confirm it works correctly.

4. Configure WordPress as the Action in Pabbly Connect

Next, you will configure WordPress as the action in your workflow. Select WordPress from the action window and choose the option to ‘Create Post’. Connect your WordPress account by entering your username, password, and the base URL of your WordPress site. using Pabbly Connect

Make sure to enter the full publicly accessible URL of your WordPress site without including any additional paths like /wp-admin. After saving the connection, you will map the fields from Airtable to WordPress, such as the title and content of the post. You can also include any image URLs from your Airtable attachment fields.

5. Test and Verify the Integration

Once you have mapped all necessary fields, it is time to test the integration. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ in Pabbly Connect. This will send the data from Airtable to WordPress and create a new post.

After the test is successful, check your WordPress dashboard to verify that the post has been created. You should see the new post appear with the title and content you specified in Airtable. This confirms that the integration is working correctly through Pabbly Connect.

Conclusion

Integrating Airtable with WordPress using Pabbly Connect allows you to automate the creation of WordPress posts seamlessly. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can save time and enhance your workflow efficiency.