How to Get RSS Feeds on WhatsApp Automatically Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to integrate RSS feeds with WhatsApp using Pabbly Connect. This detailed tutorial guides you through the automation process step-by-step. 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 RSS Feed Automation

To get started with RSS feeds on WhatsApp automatically, you need to access Pabbly Connect. This platform allows you to create automated workflows that connect various applications.

First, sign up for a free account on the Pabbly Connect website. Once you have your account, log in and select the Pabbly Connect product. You will be directed to the dashboard where you can create new workflows.

2. Creating Your Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After accessing Pabbly Connect, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Name your workflow something descriptive, like ‘RSS Feeds on WhatsApp’. This helps you easily identify it later.

Next, you will see two modules: Trigger and Action. The Trigger is the event that starts the workflow, and the Action is what happens as a result. In this case, select ‘RSS by Pabbly’ as your trigger application and choose ‘New Item in Feed’ as the trigger event.

• Select ‘RSS by Pabbly’ as the trigger application.
• Choose ‘New Item in Feed’ as the trigger event.
• Click on the connect button to establish the connection.

Once connected, you need to provide the RSS feed URL. For example, you can use the NDTV business RSS feed URL. Paste this URL into the designated field and click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to fetch the latest feed item.

3. Fetching RSS Feed Details

After clicking on ‘Save and Send Test Request’, Pabbly Connect will retrieve the latest RSS feed details. You will see a response that includes the feed title, publication date, and a link to the feed.

For instance, you might see a title like ‘Who Gained and Who Lost from Budget 2023’ along with a link to the full article. This ensures that you are receiving the most recent updates from your chosen RSS feed.

• Check the response section for the latest feed details.
• Verify that the feed title and link match the latest updates.
• Make sure to note the publication date for reference.

This step is crucial as it sets the foundation for sending the feed to your WhatsApp account using the next action step.

4. Integrating WhatsApp with Pabbly Connect

To send the fetched RSS feed details to WhatsApp, you will need to integrate the WhatsApp application through Pabbly Connect. For this, select the ‘Interact’ application as your action application and choose the action event ‘Send WhatsApp Template Message’.

Upon selecting this, you will be prompted to connect your Interact account. You need to enter your Secret API Key, which can be found in the settings of your Interact application. Once connected, you can proceed to configure the message details.

Enter the Secret API Key from your Interact settings. Provide your WhatsApp number in the correct format. Select or create a message template in the Interact app.

Make sure to fill in the required fields, including the message body, which can include dynamic content from the RSS feed like the title and link. This ensures that each message sent to WhatsApp is personalized with the latest feed information.

5. Testing the Integration and Finalizing

After configuring your WhatsApp message, it’s time to test the integration. Click on the ‘Save and Send Test Request’ button in Pabbly Connect. This will send a test message to your WhatsApp account containing the latest RSS feed details.

Upon successful testing, you should see a message in your WhatsApp that includes the title and link of the RSS feed. For example, it might say, ‘Updates from NDTV on business section: Who Gained and Who Lost from Budget 2023’ along with a link to the article.

Once tested successfully, your automation is complete! Now, every time a new item is added to the RSS feed, you will receive an automatic message on WhatsApp without any manual effort.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have effectively demonstrated how to set up an automation using Pabbly Connect to receive RSS feeds directly on WhatsApp. By following the steps outlined, you can stay updated with the latest news effortlessly. This integration not only saves time but also enhances your ability to share important information with friends and family seamlessly.