How to Add RSS Feed to WordPress Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to add RSS Feed to WordPress using Pabbly Connect for seamless integration and automatic posting from RSS feeds. Develop expertise in application integration and learn how to design streamlined automation workflows using proven, simplified approaches.

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Accessing Pabbly Connect for RSS Integration

To add an RSS feed to WordPress, start by accessing Pabbly Connect. This platform is essential for integrating RSS feeds with your WordPress site. You can do this by visiting the Pabbly website and either signing in or signing up for a free account, which is quick and easy.

Once logged in, you will be directed to the Pabbly Connect dashboard. Here, you can create and manage workflows that automate tasks between RSS feeds and WordPress. Click on the ‘Access Now’ button under Pabbly Connect to get started with your integration.

Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In this section, we will create a workflow to automate posting RSS feeds to WordPress. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button in the dashboard. You will be prompted to name your workflow. Name it something descriptive, such as ‘Post RSS Feed to WordPress’. using Pabbly Connect

After naming your workflow, select a folder to save it in. For example, you might choose the ‘Home’ folder. Once you’ve done that, click on the ‘Create’ button to proceed to the workflow setup screen. This is where the trigger and action steps will be defined.

• Select ‘RSS by Pabbly’ as the trigger application.
• Choose the trigger event ‘New Item in Feed’.
• Connect your RSS feed by providing the feed URL.

After setting up the trigger, click on ‘Save and Sanitize Request’. This will allow Pabbly Connect to poll the RSS feed for new items based on the specified URL.

Configuring the RSS Feed Trigger

To configure the RSS feed trigger, you need to provide the feed URL from which you want to pull data. For example, if you are using NDTV RSS feeds, navigate to the NDTV website and copy the RSS feed link for the section you want to use, such as sports news. using Pabbly Connect

Paste the copied URL into the feed URL field in Pabbly Connect. After pasting the URL, click on the ‘Save and Sanitize Request’ button again. You should see a positive response indicating that the connection is successful. This response includes the title, source, and description of the feed item.

• Ensure the feed URL is correct to avoid errors.
• Check for the response that confirms the feed item details.
• Contact Pabbly support if you need to adjust polling times.

Now that your RSS trigger is set up, we can move on to the action step, which involves posting to WordPress.

Setting Up the WordPress Action

Next, we will set up the action in Pabbly Connect to create a new post in WordPress. In the action application, select ‘WordPress’ and choose the action event ‘Create a Post’. Click on ‘Connect’ to establish a connection between Pabbly Connect and your WordPress account. using Pabbly Connect

You will need to provide your WordPress credentials, including your username, password, and the base URL of your WordPress site. To find the base URL, go to your WordPress site and copy the URL up to the wp-json endpoint. Paste this URL into Pabbly Connect and click ‘Save’ to confirm the connection.

Make sure to use the correct username and password for your WordPress account. Double-check the base URL to ensure it is accurate. Test the connection to verify it works before proceeding.

Once connected, you can now fill in the details for the new post using the data mapped from the RSS feed.

Finalizing the Post Creation

In this final step, you will create the actual post in WordPress using the data from the RSS feed. First, select the post type as ‘Post’. For the title, map the title from your RSS feed response to ensure it appears correctly in your WordPress post. using Pabbly Connect

Next, for the content of the post, map the description from the RSS feed and include the source link. You can add a message like ‘Here is the source link:’ followed by the mapped link. After filling in these fields, click on the ‘Save’ button to create the post.

Upon successful creation, you will receive a response indicating that the post was created. To verify, go to your WordPress dashboard and refresh the page to see the new post listed. The title and description should match the content from the RSS feed.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have successfully integrated RSS feeds into WordPress using Pabbly Connect. By following the steps outlined, you can automate the posting of new RSS feed items directly to your WordPress site, streamlining your content management process. This integration not only saves time but also ensures your site is updated with the latest news effortlessly.