RSS
Bitly
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects RSS + Bitly

RSS to Bitly

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect RSS and Bitly

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.

RSS and Bitly can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

How it works?

When this trigger fires in RSS

RSS

New feed item in RSS

This Trigger fires every time a new item is added to the feed you specify.

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 RSS to Bitly.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect RSS to IFTTT.

    Connect RSS to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your RSS account, using RSS 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 RSS

    Set up a Trigger action for RSS

    Choose the following trigger: New feed item (This Trigger fires every time a new item is added to the feed you specify.).

  • 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 RSS 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 RSS to Bitly!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Bitly

    Any new bitlink

    This Trigger fires every time you create a new bitlink.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Bitly

    New bitlink

    Triggers when you create a new Bitlink.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Bitly

    New referring domain

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

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Bitly

    New campaign

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

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Bitly

    New channel

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

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Bitly

    New domain (deprecated)

    Triggers when a new branded short domain is added.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • RSS

    Create item in feed

    Power your own Zapier RSS feed.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • RSS

    Merge rss feeds

    Merge rss feeds

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • RSS

    Retrieve rss feed items

    Retrieves RSS feed items from a specified URL.

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • RSS

    New item in feed

    Triggers on new RSS feed items.

    zapierpipedream
    triggerbyzapierpipedream
  • RSS

    New feed item

    This Trigger fires every time a new item is added to the feed you specify.

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    triggerbyiftttautomateio
  • RSS

    New feed item matches

    This Trigger fires every time a new item in the feed you specify contains a particular keyword or simple phrase.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt

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.