How to Post New Twilio Text Messages on WordPress Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate posting new Twilio text messages on WordPress using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step guide to simplify your workflow. Navigate the automation landscape confidently with clear, structured guidance suitable for professionals regardless of prior technical experience.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Twilio and WordPress Integration

To begin with the Twilio and WordPress integration, you’ll need to access Pabbly Connect. This platform allows you to automate the process of posting new Twilio text messages directly to your WordPress site. Start by signing up for a free account on the Pabbly Connect website, where you can get free automation tasks every month.

Once you have signed up, log in to your Pabbly Connect account. From the dashboard, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button to initiate the integration process. You can name your workflow something relevant, such as ‘Twilio to WordPress’. This workflow will enable you to receive SMS content via Twilio and automatically post it to your WordPress site.

2. Setting Up the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you’ll set up the trigger that starts the workflow whenever a new SMS is received. In the trigger section of Pabbly Connect, search for the Twilio application and select it. Choose the trigger event as ‘New SMS’. This action will provide you with a unique URL that you will use to connect your Twilio account.

• Select Twilio from the trigger options.
• Choose ‘New SMS’ as the trigger event.
• Copy the provided webhook URL.

Next, navigate to your Twilio dashboard and click on the Console. From the left-hand menu, select ‘Develop’, then ‘Phone Numbers’. Here, find your active Twilio number and click on it. Scroll down to the Messaging section, where you will configure the webhook. Paste the URL from Pabbly Connect into the designated field and save your changes. This connection will allow Pabbly Connect to receive incoming SMS messages.

3. Capturing SMS Content for WordPress Posts

After setting up the trigger, the next step in Pabbly Connect is to capture the SMS content that will be used to create a post in WordPress. Once you receive an SMS on your Twilio number, Pabbly Connect will capture the details of the message, including the body content.

To demonstrate, send a test SMS to your Twilio number. Once the SMS is received, go back to Pabbly Connect, where you will see the captured response. This response will include the SMS status and the body of the message. You can use this content to create a new post in WordPress.

4. Connecting WordPress in Pabbly Connect

Now that you have captured the SMS content, it’s time to connect your WordPress account in Pabbly Connect. Search for the WordPress application in the action step section and select it. Choose the action event as ‘Create a Post’. This will allow you to post the captured SMS content directly to your WordPress site.

• Select WordPress from the action options.
• Choose ‘Create a Post’ as the action event.
• Enter your WordPress username, password, and the base URL.

Make sure to remove any unnecessary parts from the base URL, such as ‘/wp-admin/’. After connecting, you will see fields for the post type, title, and content. Map the body of the SMS to the content field and use the first line of the SMS as the post title. This setup will ensure that every SMS received will create a new post on your WordPress site.

5. Finalizing Automation with Pabbly Connect

In the final step, you will finalize your automation in Pabbly Connect. After mapping the fields for the post title and content, you can choose to publish the post directly or save it as a draft. Once you are satisfied with the setup, click on the ‘Save and Send Test Request’ button to test the integration.

Upon successful completion, you will receive a response that includes a link to the newly created post on your WordPress site. This confirms that your automation is working correctly. After setting this up, you will no longer need to manually create posts; every new SMS will automatically generate a post on your WordPress site.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect, you can effortlessly automate the process of posting new Twilio text messages to WordPress. This integration simplifies your workflow, allowing you to focus on other important tasks while your posts are created automatically.