Create Instagram Stories from WordPress Posts Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate Instagram story creation from WordPress posts using Pabbly Connect in this detailed tutorial. Follow our step-by-step guide for seamless integration. Master proven automation processes with practical implementation examples and strategic recommendations you can apply immediately in your workflow.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Instagram Story Automation

To create Instagram stories from WordPress posts, start by accessing Pabbly Connect. This powerful automation tool allows you to connect multiple applications without any coding skills. Simply visit the Pabbly Connect homepage by entering the URL Pabbly.com/connect in your browser.

Once on the homepage, you will see options to sign in or sign up. If you are a new user, click on the ‘Sign up for free’ button to create an account. Existing users can click on ‘Sign in’. After signing in, navigate to the dashboard of Pabbly Connect where you can create new workflows.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In the dashboard of Pabbly Connect, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. A dialog box will prompt you to name your workflow. Name it ‘Create Instagram Story from WordPress Post’ and select an appropriate folder for organization.

• Choose the folder for your social media automations.
• Click ‘Create’ to proceed.

After creating the workflow, you will see two important sections: Trigger and Action. The Trigger is the event that starts the workflow, while the Action is what happens in response. For this integration, we will set WordPress as the trigger and Instagram as the action.

3. Configuring WordPress as the Trigger Application

To set up WordPress as the trigger in Pabbly Connect, select WordPress from the trigger application options. Then, choose the trigger event ‘New Post Published’. This means that every time a new post is published on WordPress, it will trigger the workflow.

Next, Pabbly Connect will provide you with a webhook URL. This URL needs to be added to your WordPress site to establish the connection. You will need to install the WP Webhooks plugin in your WordPress dashboard, which allows you to send data to the webhook.

• Go to the Plugins section in WordPress and search for WP Webhooks.
• Install and activate the plugin.

Once activated, go to the WP Webhooks settings and set up the webhook URL you copied from Pabbly Connect. This will allow the data from WordPress to flow into Pabbly Connect whenever a new post is published.

4. Connecting Instagram as the Action Application

After configuring the WordPress trigger, the next step is to set Instagram as the action application in Pabbly Connect. Choose ‘Instagram for Business’ and select the action event ‘Create Story’. This action will allow you to create a story on Instagram based on the new post from WordPress.

To establish this connection, you need to log into your Instagram account through Pabbly Connect. Make sure you are logged into both your Facebook and Instagram accounts, as they are linked. Click on the connect button and follow the prompts to authorize Pabbly Connect to access your Instagram account.

Select the Instagram account you want to connect. Map the necessary fields, such as image URL and story type.

Once the connection is successful, you can proceed to test the integration by creating a new post in WordPress and ensuring it reflects in your Instagram stories.

5. Testing the Integration and Publishing Stories

To test the integration, create a new post in WordPress. After publishing the post, return to Pabbly Connect to see if the webhook captures the new post data. You should see the details of the published post, confirming that the connection is working.

Next, go back to the Instagram action setup in Pabbly Connect and ensure that the story is created. You may need to add an additional action to publish the story on Instagram after creating it. Select ‘Publish Video or Story’ as the action event and map the story ID you received from the previous step.

Ensure the story ID is dynamically mapped to allow for future posts. Test the action to confirm the story is published on your Instagram account.

Once everything is set up and tested, every new WordPress post will automatically create and publish a corresponding story on Instagram, streamlining your content sharing process.

Conclusion

By using Pabbly Connect, you can effortlessly automate the process of creating Instagram stories from your WordPress posts. This integration not only saves time but also ensures your audience stays engaged with your content across platforms. Start using Pabbly Connect today to enhance your social media strategy!