An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Reddit + Bitly
If hot post in /r/ama then public bitmark
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Reddit 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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Reddit and Bitly can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Reddit
New hot post in subreddit in Reddit
This Trigger fires every time a new post becomes one of the ten hottest posts in the subreddit you specify.
Then this action happens in 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 If hot post in /r/ama then public bitmark.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Reddit and Bitly to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Reddit to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Reddit account, using Reddit credentials.
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 Reddit
Choose the following trigger: New hot post in subreddit (This Trigger fires every time a new post becomes one of the ten hottest posts in the subreddit you specify.).
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
Configure the data that is exchanged between Reddit 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 If hot post in /r/ama then public bitmark!
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Supported triggers and actions
New hot post in subreddit
Triggers when there is a new hot post in the top 10 of a subreddit.
triggerbyzapieriftttintegratelyalbatoNew post from search
This Trigger fires every time a new post submitted on reddit matches a search query you specify. NOTE: limited to 20 items per check.
triggerbyiftttAny new post in subreddit
This Trigger fires every time there is a new post in the subreddit you specify.
triggerbyiftttNew top post in subreddit
This Trigger fires every time a new post becomes one of the ten top posts in the subreddit you specify.
triggerbyiftttNew post saved by you
This Trigger fires every time you save a post on reddit.
triggerbyiftttNew post or comment matching search
Triggers when there is a new post or comment that matches a search string.
triggerbyzapier
Add a bitlink
This Action will shorten and add a new bitlink to your bitly account.
actionbyiftttCreate a bitlink
Create a bitlink
actionbypipedreamExpand a bitlink
Expand a bitlink
actionbypipedreamList bitlinks by group
List bitlinks by group
actionbypipedreamRetrieve a bitlink
Retrieve a bitlink
actionbypipedreamShorten a link
Shorten a link
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Apps you need
A network of communities where people can dive into their interests, hobbies, and passions
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 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.
