This automation scenario allows you to connect Foursquare and Twitter
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.
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Foursquare and Twitter can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
When this trigger fires in Foursquare
This Trigger fires every time you check in on Foursquare or Swarm. Only works with public check-ins.
Then this action happens in Twitter
This Action will post a new tweet to your Twitter account. NOTE: Please adhere to Twitter’s Rules and Terms of Service.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Foursquare to twitter new media.
Part I
First, we need to connect Foursquare and Twitter to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Foursquare to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Foursquare account, using Foursquare credentials.
Connect Twitter to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Twitter account, using Twitter credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.
Set up a Trigger action for Foursquare
Choose the following trigger: Any new check-in (This Trigger fires every time you check in on Foursquare or Swarm. Only works with public check-ins.).
Then set up an Action for Twitter
Choose this action: Post a tweet (This Action will post a new tweet to your Twitter account. NOTE: Please adhere to Twitter’s Rules and Terms of Service.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Foursquare and Twitter.
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 Foursquare to twitter new media!
Triggers when there is a new tweet matching your search term
Triggers when any user creates a new Tweet that contains a specific search term (like a word, phrase, username or hashtag).
This Trigger fires every time you post a new tweet.
This Trigger fires every time the Twitter user you specify tweets.
Triggers when a user of your choosing gets a new follower.
This Trigger fires every time a new tweet matches your search query. Limited to 10 tweets per check, and protected tweets will not be returned.
Create a check-in
Create an event
Create a tip
Upload a photo
Create check in
Create tip
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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.