Bitly
Buffer
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Bitly + Buffer

Adal Paredes Blog Bitly to Buffer

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Bitly and Buffer

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated bots using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

Bitly and Buffer can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Bitly

Bitly

Any new bitlink in Bitly

This Trigger fires every time you create a new bitlink.

Then this action happens in Buffer

Buffer

Add to Buffer in Buffer

This Action will add a post to Buffer. If your Buffer is full then the post will be skipped.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Adal Paredes Blog Bitly to Buffer.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Bitly and Buffer to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Bitly to IFTTT.

    Connect Bitly to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Bitly account, using Bitly credentials.

  • Connect Buffer to IFTTT.

    Connect Buffer to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Buffer account, using Buffer credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Bitly

    Set up a Trigger action for Bitly

    Choose the following trigger: Any new bitlink (This Trigger fires every time you create a new bitlink.).

  • Then set up an Action for Buffer

    Then set up an Action for Buffer

    Choose this action: Add to Buffer (This Action will add a post to Buffer. If your Buffer is full then the post will be skipped.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Bitly and Buffer.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Adal Paredes Blog Bitly to Buffer!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Buffer

    New queue item

    Triggers when a new update has been added to the queue.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Buffer

    Any new post in buffer

    This Trigger fires every time you add a new post to Buffer or post now via Buffer.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Buffer

    New buffer item

    Triggers when there is a new item in the Buffer

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Buffer

    New photo in buffer

    This Trigger fires every time you add a new photo to Buffer or post now via Buffer.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Buffer

    New contribution item

    Triggers when a new item has been sent for approval. (Requires Team Plan)

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Buffer

    New channel

    Triggers when a new channel is added.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Bitly

    Add a bitlink

    This Action will shorten and add a new bitlink to your bitly account.

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt
  • Bitly

    Create a bitlink

    Create a bitlink

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • Bitly

    Expand a bitlink

    Expand a bitlink

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • Bitly

    List bitlinks by group

    List bitlinks by group

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • Bitly

    Retrieve a bitlink

    Retrieve a bitlink

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • Bitly

    Shorten a link

    Shorten a link

    pipedreamalbato
    actionbypipedreamalbato

Apps you need

Bitly

Bitly

URL Shortener

A link management platform for marketing campaigns

Bitly is a powerful link management platform that allows you to create custom URLs, track marketing campaigns and gain insights from your audience. Shorten, share and track your links with ease.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.