Medium
Bitly
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Medium + Bitly

Medium to Bitly

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Medium 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.

Medium and Bitly 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 Bitly

Bitly

Add a bitlink in Bitly

This Action will shorten and add a new bitlink to your bitly account.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Medium to Bitly.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

    Connect Bitly to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Bitly account, using Bitly 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 Bitly

    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

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 Bitly.

  • 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 Medium to Bitly!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Bitly

    Any new bitlink

    This Trigger fires every time you create a new bitlink.

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  • Bitly

    New bitlink

    Triggers when you create a new Bitlink.

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  • Bitly

    New referring domain

    Triggers when a new referring domain appears in your link's click history.

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  • Bitly

    New campaign

    Triggers when a new campaign is created in your Bitly account (This trigger is only available for Bitly Enterprise users).

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  • Bitly

    New channel

    Triggers when a channel is added to your account. Used to trigger a dropdown for "Create Campaign".

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  • Bitly

    New domain (deprecated)

    Triggers when a new branded short domain is added.

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  • Medium

    Create story

    Creates a new story.

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  • Medium

    Create a post

    Creates a post on the authenticated user’s profile.

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  • Medium

    Create post

    Creates a new post.

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  • Medium

    Create publication post

    Creates a new post under a publication.

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  • Medium

    List publication's contributors

    Fetches contributors for a publication.

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  • Medium

    Create a post for publication

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

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Apps you need

Bitly

Bitly

URL Shortener

A link management platform for marketing campaigns

Bitly is a powerful link management platform that allows you to create custom URLs, track marketing campaigns and gain insights from your audience. Shorten, share and track your links with ease.

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.