This automation scenario allows you to connect BrandMentions and Buffer
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier 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.
When this trigger fires in BrandMentions
Triggers when a new feed of mentions is created, daily or weekly, depending on the projects [notification settings](https://app.brandmentions.com/settings/project-settings#page/settings/section/3).
Then this action happens in Buffer
Add an item to your queue or send an update immediately to any of your Buffer channels.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Add new mentions from BrandMentions to Buffer.
Part I
First, we need to connect BrandMentions and Buffer to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect BrandMentions to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your BrandMentions account, using BrandMentions credentials.
Connect Buffer to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Buffer account, using Buffer credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for BrandMentions
Choose the following trigger: New Mentions Feed (Daily or Weekly) (Triggers when a new feed of mentions is created, daily or weekly, depending on the projects [notification settings](https://app.brandmentions.com/settings/project-settings#page/settings/section/3).).
Then set up an Action for Buffer
Choose this action: Add to Queue (Add an item to your queue or send an update immediately to any of your Buffer channels.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between BrandMentions and Buffer.
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 Add new mentions from BrandMentions to Buffer!
Triggers when a new update has been added to the queue.
This Trigger fires every time you add a new post to Buffer or post now via Buffer.
Triggers when there is a new item in the Buffer
This Trigger fires every time you add a new photo to Buffer or post now via Buffer.
Triggers when a new item has been sent for approval. (Requires Team Plan)
Triggers when a new channel is added.
Triggers when a new feed of mentions is created, daily or weekly, depending on the projects [notification settings](https://app.brandmentions.com/settings/project-settings#page/settings/section/3).
Test.
The list of active projects.
Mention feed is created for project
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