Buffer
NewsBlur
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Buffer + NewsBlur

Buffer To NewsBlur

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Buffer and NewsBlur

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated scripts 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.

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

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Buffer

Buffer

Any new post in Buffer in Buffer

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

Then this action happens in NewsBlur

NewsBlur

Share a story in NewsBlur

This Action will share a new story on your blurblog.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Buffer To NewsBlur.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Buffer to IFTTT.

    Connect Buffer to IFTTT.

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

  • Connect NewsBlur to IFTTT.

    Connect NewsBlur to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your NewsBlur account, using NewsBlur 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 Buffer

    Set up a Trigger action for Buffer

    Choose the following trigger: Any new post in Buffer (This Trigger fires every time you add a new post to Buffer or post now via Buffer.).

  • Then set up an Action for NewsBlur

    Then set up an Action for NewsBlur

    Choose this action: Share a story (This Action will share a new story on your blurblog.).

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 Buffer and NewsBlur.

  • 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 Buffer To NewsBlur!

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
  • NewsBlur

    Share a story

    This Action will share a new story on your blurblog.

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt
  • NewsBlur

    Add a new site

    This Action will attempt to add a new site from a feed or page URL.

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt
  • NewsBlur

    Save a story

    This Action will save a new story to your stories list.

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt
  • NewsBlur

    New saved story

    This Trigger fires every time you save a new story on NewsBlur.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • NewsBlur

    New shared story

    This Trigger fires every time you or another user shares a new story.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • NewsBlur

    New unread story

    This Trigger fires every time a feed or folder has a new unread story.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt

Apps you need

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.