How to Create Pinterest Pins for Published YouTube Videos Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate the creation of Pinterest pins for your published YouTube videos using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step tutorial included. Learn to create powerful connections between your critical applications without requiring specialized programming knowledge or extensive technical background.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Automation

To create Pinterest pins for published YouTube videos, first, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Visit the Pabbly website and navigate to the Pabbly Connect section for automation.

If you do not have an account, click on the ‘Sign Up for Free’ button to create one. This process will only take a couple of minutes, and you will receive 100 free tasks monthly. If you already have an account, simply sign in to start using Pabbly Connect.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Once logged into Pabbly Connect, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button to initiate your automation process. Name your workflow according to your objective, such as ‘Create Pinterest Pins for Published YouTube Videos’.

• Click on the ‘Create’ button to proceed.
• You will see two boxes: Trigger and Action.
• Set up your Trigger application as YouTube.

Now that you have set up your workflow, configure the Trigger by selecting YouTube as your application. This is crucial as it will allow Pabbly Connect to monitor for new videos published on your YouTube channel.

3. Setting Up the Trigger for YouTube

The next step involves configuring the Trigger event in Pabbly Connect. Select the ‘New Video in Channel’ option to capture details of any new videos published. Click on the ‘Connect’ button to establish a connection between YouTube and Pabbly Connect.

Once connected, select your YouTube channel ID. This will allow Pabbly Connect to receive data from your YouTube account. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to fetch the latest video data.

• Access your YouTube account to verify the details of the latest video.
• You will receive a response with the video URL, thumbnail URL, title, and description.

This response will be used to create your Pinterest pin automatically. The integration ensures that every new video published will trigger the creation of a corresponding pin on Pinterest via Pabbly Connect.

4. Creating a Pinterest Pin Using Pabbly Connect

Now that you have set up the Trigger, it’s time to configure the Action in Pabbly Connect. Select Pinterest as your Action application and choose the ‘Create Pin’ action event. This step is essential for generating a new pin based on the YouTube video data.

Connect your Pinterest account with Pabbly Connect by clicking on the ‘Connect’ button. Once the connection is successful, select the board where you want to create the pin, such as your YouTube Videos board.

Map the image URL to the thumbnail URL received from the YouTube response. Map the title and description fields to the corresponding details from the YouTube video. Include the video URL in the description to enhance engagement.

After mapping all necessary fields, click on the ‘Save and Send Test Request’ button. If successful, a new pin will be created in your Pinterest account, showcasing the details of your published YouTube video.

5. Verifying the Integration Success

To verify the successful creation of your Pinterest pin, navigate to your Pinterest account and refresh the page. Locate the board where you created the pin, and you should see the new pin reflecting the details of your published video.

This integration demonstrates how Pabbly Connect effectively automates the process of creating Pinterest pins for your YouTube videos. Each time you publish a new video, Pabbly Connect will automatically create a pin, saving you time and effort.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your YouTube videos gain more visibility through Pinterest, leveraging the automation capabilities of Pabbly Connect to enhance your marketing efforts.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to use Pabbly Connect to automate the creation of Pinterest pins for published YouTube videos. This integration streamlines the process, ensuring your videos are effectively promoted across platforms.