Automate RSS Feed Posting on Social Media with Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate posting RSS feeds to Facebook and LinkedIn using Pabbly Connect in this step-by-step tutorial. Explore efficient methods for automating routine tasks with clear, concise instructions suited for both newcomers and experienced professionals.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for RSS Feed Automation

To start automating the posting of RSS feeds, first access Pabbly Connect by visiting its homepage. If you are a new user, click on the ‘Sign up for free’ button to create your account and receive 100 free tasks per month. Existing users can directly sign in to their accounts.

After signing in, navigate to the ‘All Apps’ section and select Pabbly Connect. This is where you will create your workflow to automate RSS feed posting. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ option to get started.

2. Creating the Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Once you click on ‘Create Workflow,’ a dialog box will appear prompting you to name your workflow. Enter a name like ‘Autopost RSS Feeds to Social Media Platforms’ and select a folder for organization. After naming, click on ‘Create’ to proceed with your workflow setup.

• Name your workflow appropriately.
• Choose a specific folder to keep your workflow organized.
• Click ‘Create’ to finalize the naming process.

After creating the workflow, you will see two windows: one for the trigger and another for the action. The trigger will be set to ‘RSS by PAB’ and the action will be to post on social media platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn. This setup allows you to automate the posting of new RSS feeds whenever they are captured by Pabbly Connect.

3. Configuring the Trigger with RSS by PAB

For the trigger, select ‘RSS by PAB’ and choose the event ‘New Item in Feed.’ This event will activate the workflow whenever a new RSS feed is published. Click on ‘Connect’ to link your RSS feed with Pabbly Connect.

Next, you will need to enter the feed URL. For example, you can use the NDTV Tech RSS feed. Copy the URL from the NDTV website and paste it into the designated field in Pabbly Connect. Make sure to select the default filter type to ensure accurate feed capturing.

4. Setting Up Actions for Facebook and LinkedIn

With the trigger configured, it’s time to set up actions. Start by selecting ‘Facebook Pages’ as your action application. Choose the action event ‘Create Page Post’ to share the RSS feed on your Facebook page. Click on ‘Add New Connection’ to connect your Facebook account with Pabbly Connect.

• Select your Facebook page to post the RSS feed.
• Enter a message to accompany the post.
• Map the title and link of the RSS feed dynamically.

After setting up the Facebook action, repeat the process for LinkedIn by selecting it as the action application. Map the same title and link for the LinkedIn post, ensuring that your followers receive consistent updates across both platforms through Pabbly Connect.

5. Testing and Verifying the Automation

After configuring both actions, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to test the automation. You should see a response confirming that the post has been created successfully on both Facebook and LinkedIn. Refresh your pages to verify that the posts appear as expected.

This testing step ensures that your automation is functioning correctly, allowing you to share new RSS feeds seamlessly across social media platforms. With Pabbly Connect, you can easily automate this process without any coding skills, making it accessible for everyone.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to automate posting RSS feeds to social media platforms using Pabbly Connect. By following these steps, you can ensure your followers are always updated with the latest news effortlessly.