Is there a way to automatically share my blog posts on social media platforms like Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn when I publish them on my CMS website using Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, there is a way to automatically share your blog posts on social media platforms when you publish them on your CMS website using Webflow. Webflow integrates with Zapier, a popular automation tool, which allows you to create automated workflows, known as "zaps", between different apps and platforms. With Zapier, you can set up a zap to automatically share your blog posts on social media platforms like Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Here's how you can set up automatic social media sharing for your Webflow blog posts using Zapier:

  1. Sign up for a Zapier account: If you don't have a Zapier account already, sign up for one at zapier.com.

  2. Connect Webflow with Zapier: Once you're signed in to Zapier, click on "Make a Zap" to start creating your automation. Search for and select Webflow as the trigger app.

  3. Choose a Webflow trigger: Select the specific trigger event that will activate the zap. For example, you can choose "New Blog Post" as the trigger event.

  4. Connect your Webflow account: Follow the prompts to connect your Webflow account with Zapier. You'll need to authorize Zapier to access your Webflow account.

  5. Test the Webflow trigger: After connecting your Webflow account, Zapier will test the trigger to ensure it's working correctly. Make sure you have at least one blog post published on your Webflow site to complete this test successfully.

  6. Connect the social media platforms: Once the Webflow trigger is set up, you can proceed to add actions. Search for and select the social media platforms you want to share your blog posts on, like Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

  7. Connect your social media accounts: Follow the prompts to connect your social media accounts with Zapier. You may need to authorize Zapier to access your accounts.

  8. Set up the social media actions: Configure the specific actions you want to take place on each social media platform when a new blog post is published. This can include creating a new pin on Pinterest, posting a tweet on Twitter, or sharing a post on LinkedIn.

  9. Test the zap: After setting up the social media actions, Zapier will test the zap to ensure everything is working correctly. Make sure you have a dummy blog post to test the social media actions.

  10. Activate the zap: Once you're satisfied with the setup and testing, activate the zap to start automatically sharing your Webflow blog posts on social media platforms whenever you publish them.

By setting up this automation using Zapier, you can save time and effort by ensuring your blog posts are automatically shared on various social media platforms, helping to increase their visibility and reach.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I automatically share my Webflow blog posts on social media using Zapier?
  2. What is the process for automating social media sharing for my CMS website using Webflow?
  3. Are there any tools or integrations available in Webflow to automate sharing of blog posts on social media platforms?