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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To start integrating Facebook comments with Google Sheets, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Open a new tab in your browser and navigate to pabbly.com/connect. Here, you can create a free account to get started.

Once you sign up, you will receive 100 free tasks each month, allowing you to create workflows without any cost. After creating your account, you will be directed to the Pabbly Connect dashboard, where you can begin building your automation.

2. Creating Your Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In the Pabbly Connect dashboard, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. You will see options to create from scratch or use the AI-based quick builder. For this tutorial, select ‘Create Using Quick Builder’ to streamline your workflow setup.

  • Provide a prompt: “Create a workflow where Facebook comments get stored in Google Sheets”.
  • Select Facebook as the trigger application.
  • Choose ‘New Comment’ as the trigger event.

After selecting the trigger application and event, you will need to set up Google Sheets as the action application. Choose ‘Add New Row’ as the action event. This setup allows Pabbly Connect to capture comments from your Facebook page and store them in your Google Sheet automatically.

3. Connecting Facebook to Pabbly Connect

To connect your Facebook page, click on the ‘Connect’ button next to the Facebook Pages application in Pabbly Connect. You will have options to add a new connection or select an existing one. For a new connection, click on ‘Add New Connection’. Make sure you are logged into your Facebook account.

Press the ‘Connect with Facebook Pages’ button, and Pabbly Connect will detect your account. Follow the prompts to complete the connection. Once connected, you can select the specific Facebook page you want to monitor for comments, ensuring that your setup is tailored to your needs.

4. Storing Comments in Google Sheets via Pabbly Connect

After establishing the connection with Facebook, the next step is to set up Google Sheets to receive the comments. Click on the ‘Connect’ button next to the Google Sheets application in Pabbly Connect. Choose to add a new connection and sign in with your Google account.

  • Select the spreadsheet where you want to store the comments.
  • Choose the specific sheet within that spreadsheet.
  • Map the fields such as Comment ID, Username, and Comment Text to the corresponding columns in Google Sheets.

This mapping ensures that each new comment posted on your Facebook page is automatically recorded in your Google Sheet, thanks to Pabbly Connect. Make sure to test the setup by adding a comment on your Facebook post to see if it appears in Google Sheets.

5. Finalizing Your Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Once the connections are established, and the fields are mapped, it’s time to finalize your workflow. You can add additional features, such as formatting the date and time of the comments for better readability. To do this, you can use the Date & Time Formatter application in Pabbly Connect.

Set the desired date format and map it to your Google Sheets fields. After setting this up, run a test to ensure everything is working correctly. This will allow you to have a clear and organized log of comments with all necessary details stored automatically.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to use Pabbly Connect to automate the process of storing Facebook comments in Google Sheets. By following these steps, you can easily track user engagement and gain insights into your audience’s preferences. Automating this process can save you time and enhance your social media management efforts.