Learn how to automate sharing your Blogger posts to WhatsApp using Pabbly Connect and WhatsApp Cloud API seamlessly. Revolutionize your productivity approach with just a few strategic clicks. Uncover professional methods for connecting applications and creating workflows that reclaim hours of your week.

Watch Step By Step Video Tutorial Below

1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Blogger and WhatsApp Integration

To start automating the sharing of your Blogger posts to WhatsApp, you need to set up Pabbly Connect. First, visit the Pabbly Connect dashboard by navigating to Pabbly.com/connect. Here, you can create a free account in just a few minutes by clicking the ‘Sign Up Free’ button.

Once registered, log in to your account and click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Name your workflow, for example, ‘Send Blog Link on WhatsApp’. This workflow will automate the process of sharing your new blog posts automatically on WhatsApp.

2. Configuring the Trigger with Blogger

The next step in your integration involves setting up the trigger in Pabbly Connect. Select ‘Blogger’ from the app list as your trigger application. In the trigger event, choose ‘New Post Added’. This selection will ensure that every time you publish a new blog post, it triggers the workflow.

  • Choose ‘Blogger’ as the trigger app.
  • Select ‘New Post Added’ as the trigger event.
  • Connect your Google Blogger account to authorize access.

After connecting your Blogger account, select the blog you wish to monitor for new posts. Make sure to set the status to ‘Live’ to only fetch active posts. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to see if the integration is working correctly and to fetch the latest blog details.

3. Fetching Contact Data from Google Sheets

Once the Blogger trigger is set, the next step involves fetching contact data from Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect. Add a new action step and select ‘Google Sheets’ as the application. Choose ‘Get Row’ as the action event to retrieve the contacts you want to send the WhatsApp message to.

Connect your Google Sheets account and select the spreadsheet and specific sheet that contains your contact information. Specify the range of data you want to retrieve, such as A2:C19, which includes names and WhatsApp numbers. Ensure to toggle off the simple response option to get the data in array format for further processing.

4. Shortening the URL with Bitly

After retrieving the contact data, the next action in Pabbly Connect is to shorten the blog URL using Bitly. Add another action step and select ‘Bitly’ as the application. Choose ‘Shorten Link’ as the action event. Connect your Bitly account to authorize access.

  • Choose ‘Bitly’ as the action app.
  • Select ‘Shorten Link’ as the action event.
  • Map the long URL from the Blogger trigger to shorten it.

Once the link is shortened, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify that the link has been successfully shortened. This will ensure that the link sent via WhatsApp is clean and user-friendly.

5. Sending Messages via WhatsApp Cloud API

To complete the automation, the final step is to send the shortened link via WhatsApp using the WhatsApp Cloud API integrated through Pabbly Connect. Select ‘WhatsApp Cloud API’ as your action app and choose ‘Send Template Message’ as the action event.

Connect your WhatsApp Cloud API account by providing the required permanent access token, phone number ID, and business account ID. After successfully connecting, select the message template you created for sharing your blog updates. Map the recipient’s WhatsApp number and any dynamic fields like the blog title and shortened URL to personalize the message.

Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to send a test message. If everything is set up correctly, the recipient will receive a WhatsApp message containing the blog link and relevant details.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect to automate the sharing of your Blogger posts to WhatsApp is a straightforward process. By following the steps outlined, you can easily connect Blogger, Google Sheets, Bitly, and WhatsApp Cloud API to enhance your blog’s visibility and engagement. This integration not only saves time but also ensures your audience is promptly notified of new content.

Ensure you check out Pabbly Connect to create business automation workflows and reduce manual tasks. Pabbly Connect currently offer integration with 2,000+ applications.