Learn how to send notifications of new Tumblr posts on WhatsApp using Pabbly Connect. This tutorial provides a detailed, step-by-step integration process. 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.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Tumblr and WhatsApp Integration

To begin integrating Tumblr with WhatsApp, you will first need to set up your Pabbly Connect account. Visit the Pabbly Connect dashboard by navigating to the Pabbly Connect website. Here, you can create a free account, which allows you to set up automation tasks without any coding knowledge.

Once you have signed up, log in to your Pabbly Connect account. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button to start your automation setup. Name your workflow, for instance, ‘Send Tumblr Posts to WhatsApp,’ and click on the ‘Create’ button to proceed. This is the foundation for automating your Tumblr post notifications via WhatsApp.

2. Configuring the Trigger with Tumblr in Pabbly Connect

The next step involves setting up the trigger in Pabbly Connect. Select Tumblr as your trigger application. In the trigger event, choose ‘New Post in My Blog’ to monitor new posts on your Tumblr account. This will ensure that every time a new post is published, it will trigger the workflow.

  • Search for Tumblr and select it as the trigger application.
  • Choose the ‘New Post in My Blog’ option for the trigger event.
  • Click on ‘Connect’ and authorize Pabbly Connect to access your Tumblr account.

After connecting, you will be prompted to select the blog for which you want to receive notifications. Choose your blog and click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to fetch the most recent post data from Tumblr. This step is crucial as it allows Pabbly Connect to retrieve the latest blog information, which will later be sent via WhatsApp.

3. Setting Up the Action to Send Messages via WhatsApp Cloud API

After configuring the trigger, the next step is to set up the action in Pabbly Connect. For this, you will select the WhatsApp Cloud API as your action application. Choose the action event as ‘Send Template Message’ to format the message that will be sent to WhatsApp.

Click on ‘Connect’ and if it’s your first time connecting to the WhatsApp Cloud API, you will need to create a new connection. Enter the required details, including your permanent access token, phone number ID, and business account ID. These credentials are essential for authenticating your messages through the WhatsApp API.

4. Creating a Message Template for WhatsApp Notifications

To send messages via WhatsApp, you need to create a message template in the WhatsApp Cloud API. This template defines the structure of the message that will be sent whenever a new Tumblr post is published. In Pabbly Connect, after selecting the action, you can choose your pre-approved template.

  • Create a new message template in the WhatsApp Cloud API dashboard.
  • Use placeholders for dynamic content, such as the title and URL of the Tumblr post.
  • Select the template in Pabbly Connect when configuring the action step.

Ensure that your message template is approved by WhatsApp before it can be used in your automation. Once set, you can map the variables from the Tumblr post data to the message fields in Pabbly Connect. For example, map the title of the post to the title field in your template and the post URL to the URL field.

5. Final Testing and Activation of Your Workflow

After setting up all components in Pabbly Connect, it’s time to test your workflow. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to send a test message to your WhatsApp number. If everything is configured correctly, you should receive a notification containing the title and link of the latest Tumblr post.

Once the test is successful, your automation is ready to go live. Pabbly Connect will check for new Tumblr posts every three hours, and if a new post is detected, it will automatically send the notification via WhatsApp. This seamless integration allows you to stay updated with your Tumblr content directly on WhatsApp.

Conclusion

This tutorial demonstrated how to use Pabbly Connect to integrate Tumblr with WhatsApp for sending notifications of new posts. By following these steps, you can automate your workflow and receive instant updates on your WhatsApp whenever a new Tumblr post is published. Start leveraging the power of automation today!

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