An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Tumblr + Twitter
If a new video post on Untitled, then Post a tweet to @ComparisonArmy
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Tumblr and Twitter
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.
Categories
Tumblr and Twitter can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Tumblr
New Video Post Created in Tumblr
This trigger fires when a new video post belonging to the specified Tumblelog is created.
Then this action happens in Twitter
Post a tweet in Twitter
This Action will post a new tweet to your Twitter account. NOTE: Please adhere to Twitter’s Rules and Terms of Service.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to If a new video post on Untitled, then Post a tweet to @ComparisonArmy.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Tumblr and Twitter to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Tumblr to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Tumblr account, using Tumblr credentials.
Connect Twitter to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Twitter account, using Twitter 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 Tumblr
Choose the following trigger: New Video Post Created (This trigger fires when a new video post belonging to the specified Tumblelog is created.).
Then set up an Action for Twitter
Choose this action: Post a tweet (This Action will post a new tweet to your Twitter account. NOTE: Please adhere to Twitter’s Rules and Terms of Service.).
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 Tumblr and Twitter.
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 a new video post on Untitled, then Post a tweet to @ComparisonArmy!
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triggerbyiftttNew tweet by a specific user
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triggerbyiftttNew follower
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Create a text post
This action will create a Text Post on Tumblr.
actionbyiftttCreate a link post
This action will create a Link Post at Tumblr.
actionbyiftttCreate a photo post
This action will create a Photo Post on Tumblr.
actionbyiftttCreate photo post
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actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connectCreate a video post
This action will create a Video Post on Tumblr.
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Apps you need
Tumblr makes it simple for people to make a blog. It allows users to post text, photos, videos, links, quotes, and audio.
A real-time social networking platform for connecting and engaging with people
Twitter, the real-time social network, lets you share ideas, follow trends, and join conversations worldwide. Stay connected with short messages called "tweets" and engage with a diverse community.
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.
