Automate Blogger Posts to Facebook with Ease

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. The Need for Automation
3. Introducing Public Connect
4. Setting up the Automation
5. Connecting Blogger and Facebook
6. Creating the Workflow
7. Configuring the Trigger
8. Capturing Blogger Post Details
9. Transforming the Content
10. Routing Based on Image Presence
11. Sharing Posts on Facebook
12. Testing the Integration
13. Conclusion

Introduction

In this article, we will learn how to automate the process of sharing Blogger posts on Facebook. We will use a software application called Public Connect, which allows seamless integration between Blogger and Facebook. By setting up this automation, You can save a lot of time and effort in manually sharing your blog posts on Facebook. This article will guide you through the process of connecting your Blogger account with Public Connect and configuring the automation workflow.

The Need for Automation

As a blogger, creating and sharing new posts on a frequent basis is crucial for engaging your audience. If you have a community on Facebook who follows your blog, it becomes essential to share your posts on your Facebook page as well. However, manually sharing each post can be time-consuming and repetitive. With automation, you can ensure that every time you Create a new post on Blogger, it gets automatically shared on your Facebook page, saving you both time and energy.

Introducing Public Connect

Public Connect is an automation and integration software that helps you seamlessly integrate different applications. It eliminates the need for coding skills or programming knowledge, making it accessible even to non-technical users. With Public Connect, you can connect your Blogger account with Facebook and automate the process of sharing your blog posts on your Facebook page.

Setting up the Automation

To get started with the automation, you need to visit the Website of Public Connect and sign up for a free account. Once you have created an account, you will get 100 free tasks every month. After signing in, you will be taken to the dashboard of Public Connect. Here, you can create a workflow to automate the process of sharing Blogger posts on Facebook.

Connecting Blogger and Facebook

To establish a connection between Blogger and Facebook, you will need to configure the trigger and action settings in Public Connect. The trigger is the event that will initiate the automation, while the action determines what needs to be done when the trigger event occurs. In this case, the trigger will be a new post added to your Blogger account, and the action will be sharing the same post on your Facebook page.

Creating the Workflow

To start creating the workflow, click on the plus sign icon and select "Create Workflow." Give your workflow a suitable name, such as "Blogger to Facebook Integration." Once created, you will see the trigger and action windows on your screen.

Configuring the Trigger

In the trigger window, select "Blogger" or "Google Blogger" as the application name. Choose "New Post Added" as the trigger event. Click on "Connect" and proceed to add a new connection with Google Blogger. You will need to authorize Public Connect to access your Google account, but rest assured that your data will be safe.

After connecting your Google Blogger account, you need to select your blog ID. Choose the appropriate blog ID from the list provided. You can also specify the status of the post that should trigger the automation. For example, if you only want live posts to be shared on Facebook, select "Only Live" as the status.

Before saving and sending a test request, create a new post in your Blogger account to capture the latest response. Enter the title and description of the post, and if required, upload an image. Publish the post on your blog.

Capturing Blogger Post Details

Once you have published the new post on your Blogger account, go back to Public Connect and click on "Save and Send Test Request." You will see the response and the details of the new post captured by the trigger. Take note that sometimes it may take a few minutes to fetch the data, but it will eventually arrive.

By scrolling down, you can find the post's title, content, image URL, and Blogger URL captured by Public Connect. You can use this information in further steps of the automation.

Transforming the Content

In some cases, the content captured by Public Connect may be in HTML format. To extract the plain text description, you need to use the Data Transformer application. Click on the plus sign icon, select "Data Transformer" as the application name, and choose "Strip HTML Tags" as the action event.

Map the content from Google Blogger in the encoded STRING field. This will retrieve the description from the HTML content. Save and send a test request to see the transformed content in the response.

Routing Based on Image Presence

Next, you need to specify the actions based on whether the post contains an image or not. Use the Routers application to set the conditions and corresponding actions. Click on the plus sign icon, select "Routers" as the application name, and rename the router roots as "Image Present in the Content" and "Image Absent in the Content."

Set the conditions for both routers using the label "Image 0 URL" from Google Blogger. For the "Image Present in the Content" router, specify the action to be taken when the image exists in the post. This action can include sharing the post on Facebook with the image.

For the "Image Absent in the Content" router, specify the action to be taken when the image is not present in the post. This action can include sharing the post on Facebook without an image.

Sharing Posts on Facebook

To share the posts on Facebook, you need to connect Public Connect with your Facebook Pages. Click on the plus sign icon, select "Facebook Pages" as the application name, and choose "Create Page Photo" as the action event. Connect your Facebook Pages by authorizing Public Connect to access your Facebook account.

Select the appropriate Facebook Page where you want to share the Blogger posts. The page access token will be automatically captured. Map the photo URL, description (using the post's title and blog URL), and other details required for creating the page photo.

Save and send a test request to check if the post is successfully shared on your Facebook Page. Refresh your Facebook Page and verify if the post, along with any images and links, is present.

Testing the Integration

To ensure that the integration is working correctly, publish a new post on your Blogger account without an image. Wait for a few minutes, then refresh your Facebook Page. The post should appear without an image, with the title and the blog URL shared.

By testing the automation with different scenarios, you can be confident that your Blogger posts will be automatically shared on Facebook based on your specified conditions.

Conclusion

In conclusion, automating the process of sharing Blogger posts on Facebook can save you time and effort. Using Public Connect, you can seamlessly integrate Blogger and Facebook, ensuring that your blog posts reach a wider audience. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can set up the automation workflow and customize it according to your specific requirements. Start automating today and enjoy the benefits of streamlined content sharing across platforms.