How to Get WhatsApp Message for Updated WordPress Post Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate WhatsApp notifications for updated WordPress posts using Pabbly Connect. Follow our detailed 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 WhatsApp Notifications

To get WhatsApp messages for updated WordPress posts, we will use Pabbly Connect. First, access Pabbly Connect by typing ‘Pabbly.com/connect’ in your browser. From here, you can either sign in or sign up for a free account, which gives you 100 tasks each month.

Once logged in, navigate to the dashboard and click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Name your workflow as ‘Get WhatsApp Message for Updated WordPress Post’ and save it in a folder named ‘WordPress to WhatsApp Automation’. This step is essential as it sets up the foundation for our automation.

2. Configuring Trigger and Action in Pabbly Connect

In this section, we will configure the trigger and action applications in Pabbly Connect. The trigger application will be WordPress, and the action application will be WhatsApp Cloud API. Start by searching for WordPress in the trigger window and select ‘Post Updated Instant’ as the trigger event.

• Trigger Application: WordPress
• Trigger Event: Post Updated Instant

Next, move to the action window and search for WhatsApp Cloud API. Choose ‘Send Template Message’ as the action event. This setup ensures that whenever a post is updated in your WordPress account, a WhatsApp message will be sent automatically.

3. Connecting WordPress to Pabbly Connect

Now, we need to establish a connection between your WordPress account and Pabbly Connect. In the Pabbly Connect interface, you will see a webhook URL. This URL acts as a bridge to connect your WordPress account with Pabbly Connect.

Go to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Plugins, and add a new plugin called WP Webhooks. Install and activate this plugin. After activation, go to the settings of WP Webhooks and select ‘Send Data’. Here, add the webhook URL from Pabbly Connect for the ‘Post Updated’ trigger. Name it ‘Post Updated’ and save the settings. This ensures that whenever a post is updated, the data is sent to Pabbly Connect.

4. Testing the Integration with Pabbly Connect

After setting up the connection, it’s essential to test whether everything works correctly. In Pabbly Connect, you will see that it is waiting for a webhook response. To test this, go to your WordPress account and edit an existing post. Add some content and click on the update button.

• Edit an existing post in WordPress
• Add new content and update the post

Once updated, return to Pabbly Connect. You should see a positive response indicating that the updated post details have been captured. This confirms that the integration is functioning properly and the data is being sent to Pabbly Connect.

5. Sending WhatsApp Notifications for Updated Posts

With the integration tested successfully, it’s time to send WhatsApp notifications. In Pabbly Connect, after receiving the updated post data, you need to set up the WhatsApp Cloud API connection. Click on connect and enter your WhatsApp Cloud API token, phone number ID, and business account ID.

Once connected, select the template you created for WhatsApp notifications and fill in the required fields, such as post title, post link, and updated by details. Make sure to map these fields correctly so that they pull data from the previous step’s response. Finally, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to send a WhatsApp message. You should receive a notification on your WhatsApp confirming the details of the updated post.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect, you can easily automate WhatsApp notifications for updated WordPress posts. This integration streamlines your workflow and keeps you informed about changes in real-time, enhancing your productivity and engagement.