An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Google Calendar + Facebook Pages
Share new Google Calendar events on your Facebook Page
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Calendar and Facebook Pages
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier 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.
Categories
Google Calendar and Facebook Pages can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Google Calendar
New Event in Google Calendar
Triggers when an event is created.
Then this action happens in Facebook Pages
Create Page Post in Facebook Pages
Create a new page "stream" post on a page.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Share new Google Calendar events on your Facebook Page.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Calendar and Facebook Pages to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Google Calendar to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar credentials.
Connect Facebook Pages to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Facebook Pages account, using Facebook Pages credentials.
Part II
Build an integration workflow
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Google Calendar
Choose the following trigger: New Event (Triggers when an event is created.).
Then set up an Action for Facebook Pages
Choose this action: Create Page Post (Create a new page "stream" post on a page.).
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 Facebook Pages.
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 Share new Google Calendar events on your Facebook Page!
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 page post
Create a new page "stream" post on a page.
actionbyzapierpabbly-connectCreate a link post
This Action will create a new link post on your Facebook Page wall.
actionbyiftttCreate page photo
Uploads a photo to your Facebook Page and posts it to the stream.
actionbyzapierpabbly-connectCreate a status message
This Action will create a new plain text status message on your Facebook Page.
actionbyiftttUpload a photo from url
This Action will upload a new photo, from the given URL, to a Facebook Page album you specify.
actionbyiftttCreate page video
Uploads a video to your Facebook Page and posts it to the stream.
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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.
Facebook Pages
Facebook Pages allows businesses to attract and with the audiences on Facebook
Zapier simplifies busy people's lives by automating web app data transfers, reducing tedious tasks, and allowing teams to collaborate effortlessly. With over 5,000 popular apps connected, it's never been easier to streamline your workflow.
