How to Auto-Create LinkedIn Posts with AI & Google Sheets Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to auto-create LinkedIn posts using AI and Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect. Follow this step-by-step tutorial for seamless integration. Transform complex automation concepts into accessible, actionable steps that eliminate unnecessary manual work while maximizing existing application capabilities.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for LinkedIn Automation

To auto-create LinkedIn posts using AI and Google Sheets, the first step is to access Pabbly Connect. Start by navigating to Pabbly.com/connect in your browser. Here, you will find options to sign in or sign up for free.

If you are a new user, click on the ‘Sign Up Free’ button to create an account and receive 100 free tasks every month. Existing users can simply sign in. Once logged in, you will see all available applications, and you can access Pabbly Connect by clicking on the ‘Access Now’ button to reach the dashboard.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After accessing Pabbly Connect, the next step is to create a workflow. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button located at the top right corner of the dashboard. You will be prompted to select the workflow builder; opt for the ‘New Beta’ version for a modern experience.

• Click on the ‘Select’ button to proceed.
• Name your workflow, e.g., ‘Auto-Create LinkedIn Post with AI and Google Sheets’.
• Choose a folder to save your workflow, such as ‘Automations’.

Once you have named your workflow and selected the appropriate folder, click on the ‘Create’ button to establish the workflow.

3. Setting Up the Trigger with Google Sheets

The next step in your automation process is to set up a trigger in Pabbly Connect. Click on the ‘Add Trigger’ button and select ‘Google Sheets’ as your trigger application. Choose the event as ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’.

After connecting, you will receive a webhook URL. Copy this URL as it will link your Google Sheets to Pabbly Connect. Now, go to your Google Sheets, and ensure you have the Pabbly Connect Webhooks add-on installed.

• Click on ‘Extensions’ > ‘Add-ons’ > ‘Get Add-ons’.
• Search for ‘Pabbly Connect Webhooks’ and install it.
• After installation, refresh your Google Sheets.

Once refreshed, navigate to ‘Extensions’ > ‘Pabbly Connect Webhooks’ > ‘Initial Setup’ to paste the webhook URL and set your trigger column.

4. Connecting OpenAI for Content Generation

After successfully setting up your trigger, the next step is to connect OpenAI through Pabbly Connect. Add an action step by selecting OpenAI as your application and choosing ‘Chat GPT’ as the event.

To establish a connection, you will need to provide your OpenAI API key. Click on the hyperlink to access your OpenAI API keys page, generate a new secret key, and copy it back to Pabbly Connect.

Select your model, e.g., GPT-3 or GPT-4. Map the relevant data fields from your Google Sheets trigger to the OpenAI prompt. Click on ‘Save and Send Request’ to generate content.

Once you receive a successful response, you will have the content generated by OpenAI ready for posting on LinkedIn.

5. Posting Generated Content to LinkedIn

The final step in this automation process is to post the generated content to LinkedIn using Pabbly Connect. Add another action step and select LinkedIn as your application, choosing ‘Share Simple Text’ as the event.

To connect your LinkedIn account, enter your credentials and authorize Pabbly Connect to post on your behalf. Map the content generated by OpenAI to the LinkedIn post content field.

Select the visibility of your post (e.g., Pabbly). Click on ‘Save and Send Request’ to finalize the post. Check your LinkedIn account to confirm the post has been created.

With these steps, you will have successfully automated the process of creating LinkedIn posts using AI and Google Sheets with the help of Pabbly Connect.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to auto-create LinkedIn posts using AI and Google Sheets through Pabbly Connect. By following these steps, you can streamline your content creation process and enhance your LinkedIn presence effectively.