Automatically Post Instagram Content from New Blog Posts Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automatically post Instagram content from new blog posts using Pabbly Connect. Follow this detailed tutorial for seamless integration. Eliminate manual repetitive tasks from your workflow. Discover proven automation methods with intuitive steps designed for efficiency-minded professionals.

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1. Introduction to Pabbly Connect for Instagram Automation

In this tutorial, we will explore how to use Pabbly Connect to automatically post Instagram content from new blog posts. This process eliminates the need for manual posting, saving you significant time and effort.

Using Pabbly Connect, you can seamlessly integrate WordPress and Instagram. This integration ensures that every time you publish a new blog post, an Instagram post is created automatically, enhancing your social media engagement.

2. Setting Up Your Pabbly Connect Account

To get started, visit the Pabbly Connect website and either sign in or create a free account. This platform offers 100 free tasks every month for new users, allowing you to explore its features without any cost.

• Go to www.Pabbly.com/connect.
• Click on ‘Sign Up’ for new users or ‘Sign In’ for existing users.
• Access the Pabbly Connect dashboard once logged in.

After logging in, you will see all applications provided by Pabbly Connect. Click on the ‘Access Now’ button for Pabbly Connect to proceed with setting up your workflow.

3. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

To automate posting on Instagram, you need to create a new workflow in Pabbly Connect. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button in the top right corner.

Choose a name for your workflow, such as ‘Automatically Post Instagram Content from New Blog Post’. You can also categorize it by selecting a folder or creating a new one.

• Select the new beta method for a modern workflow experience.
• Rename your workflow accordingly.
• Click on ‘Create’ to finalize your workflow setup.

Once the workflow is created, you need to set up a trigger. The trigger will be WordPress, and the event will be ‘New Post Published’. This configuration will ensure that whenever a new blog post is published, Pabbly Connect captures the event.

4. Connecting WordPress to Pabbly Connect

To connect WordPress to Pabbly Connect, you will need a unique webhook URL. After setting your trigger, copy the webhook URL provided by Pabbly Connect.

Next, log in to your WordPress account and install the WP Webhooks plugin. Once installed, navigate to the settings section of the plugin to configure the webhook.

Go to Plugins > Add New and search for WP Webhooks. Install and activate the WP Webhooks plugin. Navigate to WP Webhooks > Send Data and select ‘Post Created’.

Paste the copied webhook URL into the appropriate field and save the settings. This step connects your WordPress account to Pabbly Connect, allowing it to capture new post events.

5. Posting to Instagram Using Pabbly Connect

Now that WordPress is connected, it’s time to set up the action in Pabbly Connect to post on Instagram. Select Instagram for Business as your action application and choose ‘Publish Photo’ as the action event.

Connect your Instagram account by clicking on ‘Add New Connection’. Follow the prompts to authorize Pabbly Connect to access your Instagram account. Once connected, map the data from the previous step to the Instagram post fields.

Select the photo URL from the previous response. Map the caption field to the title of the blog post. Add any relevant hashtags to the caption.

After mapping all necessary fields, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. If successful, a new post will appear on your Instagram profile, showcasing the blog content automatically.

Conclusion

By following this tutorial, you have learned how to use Pabbly Connect to automatically post Instagram content from new blog posts. This integration enhances your social media strategy by ensuring timely and relevant content sharing.

Utilizing Pabbly Connect not only saves time but also boosts engagement with your audience by keeping your Instagram updated with fresh content from your blog. Start automating your posts today!