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1. Setting Up Automation with Counts

To start automating your YouTube video thumbnail updates with view counts, you first need to set up an automation using Counts. This process involves creating a scheduled workflow that runs weekly. By doing this, you can automatically fetch the view counts from your YouTube videos.

Begin by logging into your P Connect account. Once there, you will create a new workflow. Here are the steps to follow:

  • Click on ‘Create Workflow’.
  • Name your workflow, such as ‘Update YouTube Views’.
  • Select the folder to save your workflow.

Once your workflow is created, you can set the trigger to schedule it every week. This allows the automation to run at a specific time each week, ensuring that your YouTube video thumbnails are always up to date with the latest view counts.

2. Fetching YouTube View Counts Using Automation

After setting up the initial automation, the next step is to fetch the view counts from YouTube. Using Automation, you will connect your YouTube account to P Connect. This connection enables you to retrieve the latest view counts for your videos.

To do this, follow these steps:

  • Select YouTube as your action application.
  • Choose the action event as ‘List Video by ID’.
  • Connect your YouTube account to P Connect.

Once connected, you will need to enter the video ID of the YouTube video for which you want to retrieve the view count. This ID can be found in the URL of your video. After entering the ID, you will click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to ensure that the integration is working correctly.

3. Formatting View Counts with JavaScript

After successfully fetching the view counts, the next step involves formatting these counts to make them visually appealing on your YouTube thumbnail. This is where JavaScript comes into play. You will use JavaScript to convert the numeric view counts into a more readable format.

Here’s how to set up the JavaScript action:

Select ‘Code by P’ as your action application. Choose ‘Run JavaScript’ as the action event. Input the JavaScript code to format your view counts.

In the JavaScript code, you will map the view count from the previous step. This code will convert thousands into a format like ‘18.1k’ for easier reading. This step is crucial in ensuring that your viewers can quickly understand the popularity of your video.

4. Updating Thumbnails in Switchboard

Once you have formatted the view counts, the next step is to update the thumbnails using Switchboard. This application allows you to create and modify images, which is essential for updating your YouTube thumbnails automatically.

To update your thumbnail, follow these steps:

Select Switchboard as your action application. Choose ‘Create Images’ as your action event. Enter the dimensions and format for your thumbnail.

Make sure to map the formatted view count into the appropriate text field of your thumbnail template. After setting everything up, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to generate the new thumbnail with the updated view count.

5. Finalizing and Publishing Changes on YouTube

After successfully creating the updated thumbnail with the view count, the last step is to publish these changes back to YouTube. This step ensures that your viewers see the latest view counts reflected in your video thumbnails. using Pabbly Connect

To finalize the process, do the following:

Select YouTube again as your action application. Choose ‘Send Thumbnail’ as the action event. Map the video ID and the new thumbnail URL.

Once you have completed these steps, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This will update the thumbnail on your YouTube video with the latest view count, completing the automation process.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to integrate Counts with Automation to automatically update YouTube video thumbnails with view counts. By leveraging tools like JavaScript, YouTube, and Switchboard, you can enhance the visual appeal of your videos and save time on manual updates. This automation not only keeps your thumbnails current but also engages viewers effectively.

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