How to Share WordPress Posts on Instagram Automatically Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automatically share WordPress posts on Instagram using Pabbly Connect. This step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process. Implement the precise methodologies leading organizations use to automate repetitive tasks, illustrated with practical examples designed for immediate application.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for WordPress and Instagram Integration

To start sharing WordPress posts on Instagram automatically, first access Pabbly Connect. Visit the Pabbly website by typing Pabbly.com/connect in your browser. Once there, sign in to your existing account or sign up for a free account to get started.

After signing in, you will see the Pabbly Connect dashboard. Here, you can create workflows that automate tasks. To proceed, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button, which allows you to set up the automation between WordPress and Instagram.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will create a workflow to automate sharing WordPress posts to Instagram through Pabbly Connect. Name your workflow ‘Share WordPress Posts on Instagram Automatically’ and select a folder to save it in. Click ‘Create’ to proceed.

• Name the workflow appropriately.
• Select the relevant folder for organization.
• Click on ‘Create’ to finalize the workflow setup.

After creating the workflow, you will see two boxes: one for the trigger and another for the action. The trigger will be WordPress, and the action will be Instagram. This setup will ensure that whenever a new post is published in WordPress, it will automatically be shared on Instagram.

3. Configuring the Trigger for WordPress

To configure the trigger in Pabbly Connect, select WordPress as your trigger application and choose the event ‘New Post Published’. This event will start the automation process whenever a new post is published on your WordPress site.

Next, you will need to connect your WordPress account to Pabbly Connect using a webhook URL. This URL acts as a bridge between WordPress and Pabbly Connect. Copy the webhook URL provided and head over to your WordPress dashboard to set it up.

• Navigate to the plugins section in WordPress.
• Install and activate the WP Webhooks plugin.
• Add the webhook URL and configure the settings for post creation.

Once the webhook is set up, ensure that the event trigger is set to activate when a post’s status changes to published. Save the settings to complete the trigger configuration.

4. Setting Up the Action to Post on Instagram

Now that your trigger is configured, it’s time to set up the action in Pabbly Connect. Select Instagram for Business as your action application and choose ‘Publish Photo’ as the action event. This step will determine what happens when a new post is published on WordPress.

To connect your Instagram account, click on ‘Add New Connection’ and log into your Instagram for Business account. Ensure your Facebook account is linked to your Instagram account for seamless integration. After logging in, select your Instagram account from the dropdown menu.

Choose the Instagram account you want to post on. Map the photo URL from the WordPress response to the Instagram post. Add a caption using the post title from WordPress.

After configuring these settings, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to ensure everything is working correctly. If successful, your post will appear on Instagram, confirming that the integration is functioning as intended.

5. Testing the Automation Process

To test the automation you set up using Pabbly Connect, create a new post in WordPress. Add a title, description, and featured image, then publish the post. This action should trigger the workflow you created.

Once the post is published, check your Pabbly Connect dashboard to see if the response from WordPress has been received. If the response includes the post’s thumbnail, link, title, and description, the connection is successful.

Create a new post in WordPress. Verify the response in Pabbly Connect. Check your Instagram account for the new post.

After confirming that the new post appears on Instagram, you can be assured that your automation between WordPress and Instagram via Pabbly Connect is working flawlessly. This integration allows for efficient sharing of your content across platforms, saving you time and effort.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to share WordPress posts on Instagram automatically using Pabbly Connect. By setting up triggers and actions, you can streamline your content sharing process and reach a wider audience effortlessly.