An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Google Calendar + WordPress
Google Calendar event to Wordpress post
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Calendar and WordPress
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.
Categories
Google Calendar and WordPress can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Google Calendar
New event added in Google Calendar
This Trigger fires every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
Then this action happens in WordPress
Create a post in WordPress
This Action will create a normal post on your WordPress blog.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Google Calendar event to Wordpress post.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Calendar and WordPress to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar credentials.
Connect WordPress to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your WordPress account, using WordPress 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 Google Calendar
Choose the following trigger: New event added (This Trigger fires every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.).
Then set up an Action for WordPress
Choose this action: Create a post (This Action will create a normal post on your WordPress blog.).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Google Calendar and WordPress.
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 Google Calendar event to Wordpress post!
Supported triggers and actions
New event
Triggers when an event is created.
triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectalbatoEvent start
Triggers a specified time before an event starts.
triggerbyzapierautomateioNew or updated event
Triggers when an event is created or updated (except when it's cancelled).
triggerbyzapierAny event starts
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of any event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
triggerbyiftttEvent from search starts
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase in the event’s Title, Description, or Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.
triggerbyiftttNew event added
This Trigger fires every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
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Create post
Creates a new post.
actionbyzapierintegratelyalbatoCreate a post
This Action will create a normal post on your WordPress blog.
actionbyiftttintegromatpabbly-connectCreate user
Creates a new user.
actionbyzapierintegratelyalbatoCreate a photo post
This Action will create a photo post on your WordPress blog from the given URL to an image.
actionbyiftttUpload media
Upload a new media file, which can be used as featured media.
actionbyzapieralbatoUpdate post
Updates a post.
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Apps you need
Google Calendar, the free time-management web application, simplifies scheduling and organizing your daily events. Easily manage and share your schedule with customizable notifications, ensuring you stay on top of your commitments.
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