This automation scenario allows you to connect Foursquare and Bitly
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.
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Foursquare and Bitly 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 Bitly
This Action will shorten and add a new bitlink to your bitly account.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Foursquare to Bit.Ly.
Part I
First, we need to connect Foursquare and Bitly 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 Bitly to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Bitly account, using Bitly 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 Bitly
Choose this action: Add a bitlink (This Action will shorten and add a new bitlink to your bitly account.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Foursquare and Bitly.
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 Bit.Ly!
This Trigger fires every time you create a new bitlink.
Triggers when you create a new Bitlink.
Triggers when a new referring domain appears in your link's click history.
Triggers when a new campaign is created in your Bitly account (This trigger is only available for Bitly Enterprise users).
Triggers when a channel is added to your account. Used to trigger a dropdown for "Create Campaign".
Triggers when a new branded short domain is added.
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.