Medium
Buffer
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Medium + Buffer

If Post Recommended On Medium, Then Add To Buffer

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Medium and Buffer

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.

Medium and Buffer can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Medium

Medium

Post recommended by you in Medium

This Trigger fires every time you recommend a post on Medium.

Then this action happens in Buffer

Buffer

Add to Buffer in Buffer

This Action will add a post to Buffer. If your Buffer is full then the post will be skipped.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to If Post Recommended On Medium, Then Add To Buffer.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Medium and Buffer to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Medium to IFTTT.

    Connect Medium to IFTTT.

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

  • Connect Buffer to IFTTT.

    Connect Buffer to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Buffer account, using Buffer 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 Medium

    Set up a Trigger action for Medium

    Choose the following trigger: Post recommended by you (This Trigger fires every time you recommend a post on Medium.).

  • Then set up an Action for Buffer

    Then set up an Action for Buffer

    Choose this action: Add to Buffer (This Action will add a post to Buffer. If your Buffer is full then the post will be skipped.).

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 Medium and Buffer.

  • 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 If Post Recommended On Medium, Then Add To Buffer!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Buffer

    New queue item

    Triggers when a new update has been added to the queue.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Buffer

    Any new post in buffer

    This Trigger fires every time you add a new post to Buffer or post now via Buffer.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Buffer

    New buffer item

    Triggers when there is a new item in the Buffer

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Buffer

    New photo in buffer

    This Trigger fires every time you add a new photo to Buffer or post now via Buffer.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Buffer

    New contribution item

    Triggers when a new item has been sent for approval. (Requires Team Plan)

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Buffer

    New channel

    Triggers when a new channel is added.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Medium

    Create story

    Creates a new story.

    zapierintegrately
    actionbyzapierintegrately
  • Medium

    Create a post

    Creates a post on the authenticated user’s profile.

    integromatpipedream
    actionbyintegromatpipedream
  • Medium

    Create post

    Creates a new post.

    integromatpabbly-connectalbato
    actionbyintegromatpabbly-connectalbato
  • Medium

    Create publication post

    Creates a new post under a publication.

    integromatpabbly-connect
    actionbyintegromatpabbly-connect
  • Medium

    List publication's contributors

    Fetches contributors for a publication.

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Medium

    Create a post for publication

    Creates a post and associates it with a publication on Medium.

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat

Apps you need

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

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

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.