Integrating YouTube Analytics with Google Sheets Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to integrate YouTube analytics with Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect. Follow our detailed step-by-step tutorial for seamless automation. Implement the precise methodologies leading organizations use to automate repetitive tasks, illustrated with practical examples designed for immediate application.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for YouTube Analytics Integration

To start integrating YouTube analytics with Google Sheets, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Simply search for ‘Pabbly.com’ in your browser and navigate to the Pabbly Connect landing page.

Once on the landing page, you will see options to sign in or sign up. If you are a new user, click on ‘Sign up for free’ to create an account. Existing users should click on ‘Sign in’ to continue. After signing in, click on ‘Access Now’ to enter the Pabbly Connect dashboard.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In the Pabbly Connect dashboard, the next step is to create a workflow that will automate the process of tracking YouTube analytics. Click on the button labeled ‘Create Workflow’. You will be prompted to enter a name for your workflow. using Pabbly Connect

• Name your workflow: ‘Track YouTube Analytics with Google Sheets’.
• Select a folder to save the workflow.

After naming your workflow and selecting the folder, click on ‘Create’. This will take you to the workflow window where you can set up the trigger and action for your automation.

3. Setting the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

The trigger is the event that starts the workflow. For this integration, you will select ‘Schedule by Pabbly’ as the trigger application. This allows you to run the workflow at specific intervals. using Pabbly Connect

Choose how often you want the workflow to run. In this case, select ‘Every Day’ and set the time for 11:30 AM. Ensure that your account time zone is set to Asia Kolkata, as this is important for accurate scheduling.

4. Getting YouTube Channel Analytics Using Pabbly Connect

After setting the trigger, the next step is to select YouTube as the action application. This action will retrieve the channel analytics data. Search for ‘YouTube’ in the action application field and select it. using Pabbly Connect

For the action event, choose ‘Get Channel Stats’. You will need to connect your YouTube account to Pabbly Connect. If you have already connected your YouTube account, you can select the existing connection; otherwise, click on ‘Add a New Connection’.

• Authorize Pabbly Connect to access your YouTube account.
• Retrieve your YouTube Channel ID.

After retrieving your Channel ID, paste it into the workflow and click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. You will receive a positive response with the channel analytics data, including views, subscribers, and video count.

5. Adding YouTube Analytics to Google Sheets via Pabbly Connect

Now that you have the channel analytics, the final step is to add this data to Google Sheets. Search for ‘Google Sheets’ in the action application field and select it. using Pabbly Connect

For the action event, choose ‘Add New Row’. If you have not connected your Google Sheets account yet, click on ‘Add a New Connection’ and sign in with your Google account. Select the spreadsheet named ‘YouTube Channel Analytics’ and the specific sheet where you want to add the data.

Map the details from YouTube analytics to the corresponding fields in Google Sheets. Ensure the date, views, subscribers, and video count are correctly mapped.

After mapping the data, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. Check your Google Sheets to confirm the data has been added successfully.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect, you can automate the process of tracking YouTube analytics and updating Google Sheets seamlessly. This integration allows for real-time updates without manual entry, making it efficient and reliable.