Auto-Share WordPress Posts Across Social Media Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automatically share your WordPress posts across social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn using Pabbly Connect. Follow this detailed tutorial for seamless integration!

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To automate the sharing of your WordPress posts across social media, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by searching for Pabbly.com/connect in your browser. This will take you to the home page of Pabbly Connect.

Once there, you will see two options: Sign In and Sign Up Free. If you are a new user, click on Sign Up Free to create your account and get 100 free tasks every month. Existing users can simply click on Sign In to log into their accounts.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After logging into Pabbly Connect, you will be directed to the dashboard. Here, you need to create a new workflow. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button located at the top right corner of the dashboard.

A dialog box will appear asking for the name of your workflow. Enter a name like ‘Auto Share WordPress Posts Across Social Media’. You will also need to select a folder to save your workflow, which can be created based on your needs.

• Click on ‘Create’ to start building your workflow.
• Select the trigger for your workflow, which in this case is WordPress.
• Choose the event as ‘New Post Published’.

Once you have set these parameters, move on to connect your WordPress account with Pabbly Connect.

3. Connecting WordPress to Pabbly Connect

To connect your WordPress account, you will need to copy the Webhook URL provided by Pabbly Connect. Click on ‘Connect’ after selecting your trigger. The Webhook URL will appear on the screen.

Next, you need to install the WP Webhooks plugin in your WordPress account. Go to the Plugins section in your WordPress dashboard, click on ‘Add New’, and search for ‘WP Webhooks’. Install and activate the plugin.

• Navigate to the WP Webhooks settings and select the ‘Send Data’ option.
• Paste the Webhook URL from Pabbly Connect into the designated field.
• Set the trigger to ‘Post Created’ to ensure data is sent when a new post is published.

This setup allows Pabbly Connect to receive data whenever a new post is published on your WordPress site.

4. Setting Up Social Media Posts

With the connection established, you can now set up actions to share your WordPress posts on social media platforms. Start by adding an action step in your workflow and select Facebook as the application.

Choose the event as ‘Create Page Post’ and connect your Facebook account with Pabbly Connect. You will need to select the page where you want to post the updates. After connecting, enter the message you want to share, including dynamic fields from your WordPress post.

For example, include the post title and permalink in the message. Repeat the process for LinkedIn and Twitter, selecting ‘Share Article’ for LinkedIn and ‘Create Tweet’ for Twitter.

Once all actions are set up, save the workflow. Now, every time you publish a post on WordPress, Pabbly Connect will automatically share it across your selected social media platforms.

5. Testing the Integration

To ensure everything is working correctly, you should test your integration. Go back to your WordPress account and create a new post with a title and content. Click on the publish button to make it live.

After publishing, return to Pabbly Connect and check the workflow execution. You should see a successful response indicating that the post has been shared across Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

If everything is set up correctly, you will see the new post on your social media accounts, confirming that Pabbly Connect is functioning as intended.

Conclusion

By using Pabbly Connect, you can effortlessly automate the sharing of your WordPress posts across various social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. This integration not only saves time but also ensures that your audience is always updated with your latest content.

Follow the steps outlined in this tutorial to set up your automation and enjoy the benefits of seamless social media sharing!