An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects RSS + Beeminder
Make sure you blog consistently
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect RSS and Beeminder
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.
RSS and Beeminder can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in 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 Beeminder
Add datapoint in Beeminder
This Action will add a new datapoint to a Beeminder goal.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Make sure you blog consistently.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect RSS and Beeminder to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect RSS to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your RSS account, using RSS credentials.
Connect Beeminder to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Beeminder account, using Beeminder 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
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 Beeminder
Choose this action: Add datapoint (This Action will add a new datapoint to a Beeminder goal.).
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 RSS and Beeminder.
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 Make sure you blog consistently!
Supported triggers and actions
Datapoint added to a specific goal
This Trigger fires every time a datapoint is added to a specific goal.
triggerbyiftttBeemergency day on any goal
This Trigger fires when any goal moves into the red (imminent derailment).
triggerbyiftttBeemergency day on a specific goal
This Trigger fires when a specific goal moves into the red (imminent derailment).
triggerbyiftttDatapoint added to any goal
This Trigger fires every time a datapoint is added to any goal.
triggerbyiftttN days of safety buffer for a specific goal
This Trigger fires when a specific goal gets too close to derailing. You choose which goal and how many days before derail it should fire when you set up the Trigger.
triggerbyiftttN days of safety buffer for any goal
This Trigger fires when any goal gets too close to derailing. You choose how many days before derail it should fire when you set up the Trigger.
triggerbyifttt
Create item in feed
Power your own Zapier RSS feed.
actionbyzapierMerge rss feeds
Merge rss feeds
actionbypipedreamRetrieve rss feed items
Retrieves RSS feed items from a specified URL.
actionbyintegromatNew item in feed
Triggers on new RSS feed items.
triggerbyzapierpipedreamNew feed item
This Trigger fires every time a new item is added to the feed you specify.
triggerbyiftttautomateioNew feed item matches
This Trigger fires every time a new item in the feed you specify contains a particular keyword or simple phrase.
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