Learn how to automate YouTube thumbnail updates using Counts, Automation, and Make. Follow this detailed guide for seamless integration. Eliminate manual repetitive tasks from your workflow. Discover proven automation methods with intuitive steps designed for efficiency-minded professionals. with Pabbly Connect.

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Setting Up Automation with Counts and Make

To automate updating views on YouTube thumbnails, we will use Counts and Make. First, we need to set up an automation that triggers weekly to fetch the view counts from YouTube.

Start by configuring your automation in Make. This involves creating a new workflow that will automatically retrieve the view count of your YouTube videos every week. This process ensures that your thumbnails are always up-to-date with the latest viewer engagement.

Creating the Workflow in Make

In this section, we will create a workflow in Make to update the thumbnail with the latest view counts. Access your Make dashboard and click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button.

Next, name your workflow according to its objective, such as ‘Update YouTube Thumbnail with Views’. You will then select the folder where you want to save this workflow. After saving, you will see options for triggers and actions.

  • Set a trigger to schedule the workflow weekly.
  • Choose YouTube as the action application.
  • Select the action event to list videos by ID.

By following these steps, you will have established the foundational structure for your automation. This will allow you to fetch the view counts seamlessly.

Fetching YouTube Data for View Counts

To retrieve the view counts from YouTube, you will need to configure an action in your workflow. Start by selecting YouTube as your action application and then choose the event to list video details by ID. using Pabbly Connect

Once you’ve connected your YouTube account, input the video ID of the YouTube video you want to track. The video ID can be found in the URL of your YouTube video. After entering the ID, you will receive a response containing all relevant video details, including the view count.

  • Ensure you have the correct video ID copied from the YouTube URL.
  • Map the view count from the response to be used in the next steps.
  • Test the connection to confirm data retrieval.

With this setup, your automation can now effectively fetch the latest view count, setting the stage for updates to your thumbnail.

Updating Thumbnails with Switchboard

Next, we will use Switchboard to update the thumbnail image with the new view count. To do this, create a new action in your Make workflow and select Switchboard as the application. using Pabbly Connect

Choose the action event to create images. You will need to connect your Switchboard account and provide the necessary API key. After establishing the connection, select the template for your thumbnail that includes a variable for the view count.

Map the view count variable to the correct text position in your thumbnail. Specify image dimensions and format (PNG recommended). Test to ensure the thumbnail updates correctly with the new view count.

Once the thumbnail is generated, you will have a visual representation of the updated view count ready for your YouTube video.

Finalizing and Testing the Automation

The final step is to ensure that your workflow is fully operational. You will need to add another action to your Make workflow to update the thumbnail on YouTube with the newly generated image URL. using Pabbly Connect

Choose YouTube again as your action application and select the event to send the updated thumbnail. Input the video ID and map the image URL from the Switchboard response. This will ensure that your YouTube video displays the latest thumbnail with the updated view count.

Double-check all mappings to ensure accuracy. Run a test of the entire workflow to confirm functionality. Schedule the workflow to run automatically each week.

After completing these steps, your automation will be set to update the YouTube thumbnail with the latest view counts automatically, saving you time and effort.

Conclusion

By integrating Counts, Automation, and Make, you can effortlessly keep your YouTube thumbnails updated with the latest view counts. This automation not only enhances your channel’s appearance but also engages your audience effectively.

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