Foursquare
Beeminder
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Foursquare + Beeminder

Beemind Foursquare checkins

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Foursquare and Beeminder

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.

Foursquare and Beeminder can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Beemind Foursquare checkins
Workflow diagram: Foursquare + Beeminder integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Foursquare

Foursquare

Any new check-in 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 Beeminder

Beeminder

Add datapoint in Beeminder

This Action will add a new datapoint to a Beeminder goal.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Beemind Foursquare checkins.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Foursquare and Beeminder to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Foursquare to IFTTT.

    Connect Foursquare to IFTTT.

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

  • Connect Beeminder to IFTTT.

    Connect Beeminder to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Beeminder account, using Beeminder 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 Foursquare

    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 Beeminder

    Then set up an Action for Beeminder

    Choose this action: Add datapoint (This Action will add a new datapoint to a Beeminder goal.).

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 Foursquare and Beeminder.

  • 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 Beemind Foursquare checkins!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Beeminder

    Datapoint added to a specific goal

    This Trigger fires every time a datapoint is added to a specific goal.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Beeminder

    Beemergency day on any goal

    This Trigger fires when any goal moves into the red (imminent derailment).

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Beeminder

    Beemergency day on a specific goal

    This Trigger fires when a specific goal moves into the red (imminent derailment).

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Beeminder

    Datapoint added to any goal

    This Trigger fires every time a datapoint is added to any goal.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Beeminder

    N days of safety buffer for a specific goal

    This Trigger fires when a specific goal gets too close to derailing. You choose which goal and how many days before derail it should fire when you set up the Trigger.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Beeminder

    N days of safety buffer for any goal

    This Trigger fires when any goal gets too close to derailing. You choose how many days before derail it should fire when you set up the Trigger.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Foursquare

    Create a check-in

    Create a check-in

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    actionbyintegromat
  • Foursquare

    Create an event

    Create an event

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Foursquare

    Create a tip

    Create a tip

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Foursquare

    Upload a photo

    Upload a photo

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Foursquare

    Any new check-in

    This Trigger fires every time you check in on Foursquare or Swarm. Only works with public check-ins.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Foursquare

    New check-in at category

    This Trigger fires every time you check in to a venue in a specific category on Foursquare or Swarm. It only works with public check-ins.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt

Apps you need

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

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

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