Buffer
Google Sheets
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Buffer + Google Sheets

A Google Spreadsheet that Tracks Every Post Created in Buffer

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Buffer and Google Sheets

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 Google Sheets can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

A Google Spreadsheet that Tracks Every Post Created in Buffer
Workflow diagram: Buffer + Google Sheets integration

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 Google Sheets

Google Sheets

Add row to spreadsheet in Google Sheets

This action will add a single row to the bottom of the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify. Note: a new spreadsheet is created after 2000 rows.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to A Google Spreadsheet that Tracks Every Post Created in Buffer.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Buffer and Google Sheets 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 Google Sheets to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Sheets to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Google Sheets account, using Google Sheets 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 Google Sheets

    Then set up an Action for Google Sheets

    Choose this action: Add row to spreadsheet (This action will add a single row to the bottom of the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify. Note: a new spreadsheet is created after 2000 rows.).

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 Google Sheets.

  • 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 A Google Spreadsheet that Tracks Every Post Created in Buffer!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Sheets

    New spreadsheet row

    Triggered when a new row is added to the bottom of a spreadsheet.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Sheets

    New or updated spreadsheet row

    Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet.

    zapierpabbly-connect
    triggerbyzapierpabbly-connect
  • Google Sheets

    Watch new rows

    Triggers when a new row is added.

    integromat
    triggerbyintegromat
  • Google Sheets

    New spreadsheet row (team drive)

    Triggered when a new row is added to the bottom of a spreadsheet - works best with Team Drives.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Sheets

    New or updated spreadsheet row (team drive)

    Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet - works best with Team Drives.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Sheets

    New spreadsheet

    Triggered when you create a new spreadsheet.

    zapierautomateio
    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Buffer

    Add to queue

    Add an item to your queue or send an update immediately to any of your Buffer channels.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Buffer

    Add to buffer

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

    iftttautomateio
    actionbyiftttautomateio
  • Buffer

    Add photo to buffer

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

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt
  • Buffer

    Add to schedule

    Add an item to your Buffer, scheduled at a specific time in the future.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Buffer

    Create a status update

    Creates a new status update in selected services.

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Buffer

    Create idea

    Create an Idea

    zapier
    actionbyzapier

Apps you need

Google Sheets

Google Sheets

Spreadsheets

Online spreadsheets for personal use and collaboration, part of Google Drive

Google Sheets is a powerful and flexible web and mobile spreadsheet application that lets you collaborate and share your data with others. Create and edit spreadsheets on-the-go, all in real-time.

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.