How to Create Short Links via Rebrandly for New WordPress Posts Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to integrate Rebrandly with WordPress using Pabbly Connect to create short links for new posts automatically. Step-by-step tutorial included. Explore efficient methods for automating routine tasks with clear, concise instructions suited for both newcomers and experienced professionals.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To create short links via Rebrandly for new WordPress posts, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by visiting the Pabbly website at pabby.com. If you’re a new user, click on the ‘Sign Up for Free’ button to create your account, which takes only two minutes. Existing users can simply sign in to access their dashboard.

Once logged in, navigate to the ‘All Apps’ section and select Pabbly Connect. Click on the ‘Access Now’ button to open the dashboard. Here, you can create a new workflow that will automate the process of shortening URLs for new posts published on your WordPress site.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In the Pabbly Connect dashboard, create a new workflow by clicking on the plus sign labeled ‘Create Workflow’. Name your workflow something descriptive, such as ‘Create Short Links via Rebrandly for New WordPress Posts’. This will help you identify the workflow later.

After naming the workflow, you will see a trigger and action window. The trigger is the event that starts the automation, while the action is what happens as a result. In this case, the trigger will be a new post published in WordPress, and the action will involve creating a short link using Rebrandly.

3. Setting Up WordPress Integration with Pabbly Connect

To set up the WordPress integration, select WordPress as the application in the trigger window and choose the trigger event as ‘New Post Published’. This action will allow Pabbly Connect to monitor your WordPress site for new posts. You will then receive a webhook URL which you need to copy.

Next, go to your WordPress dashboard. Under the settings option, find and click on ‘WP Webhooks’. Here, you need to add a new webhook URL by clicking on the ‘Send Data’ button. Paste the copied webhook URL from Pabbly Connect and name it something like ‘Integration for Rebrandly’. Make sure to save your settings. This will allow Pabbly Connect to receive data whenever a new post is published.

4. Creating Short Links Using Rebrandly

Once the WordPress integration is set, the next step is to connect Rebrandly. In the action window of Pabbly Connect, select Rebrandly as the application and choose ‘Create Branded Link’ as the action event. Click on connect and add a new connection by entering your Rebrandly API key, which can be found in your Rebrandly account settings.

After connecting, you will need to map the required fields, including the destination URL (the permalink of the new post) and other details like title and description. Once everything is mapped correctly, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This will generate a short link using Rebrandly, which you can verify by refreshing your Rebrandly account.

5. Storing Links in Google Sheets

The final step in this integration process is to store the created short link in Google Sheets. In Pabbly Connect, add another action step and select Google Sheets as the application. Choose ‘Add New Row’ as the action event. Connect to your Google Sheets account by following the prompts.

Once connected, select the spreadsheet where you want to store the data. Map the fields for the post title, the original WordPress post link, and the newly created short link from Rebrandly. After mapping, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to add the data to your Google Sheets. You can check your Google Sheets to confirm that the information has been stored correctly.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to integrate Rebrandly with WordPress using Pabbly Connect to create short links automatically for new posts. By following these steps, you can efficiently manage your links and enhance your workflow. This integration not only saves time but also ensures that your links are organized and accessible.