WordPress
Bitly
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects WordPress + Bitly

WordPress to Bitly

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect WordPress 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.

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

How it works?

When this trigger fires in WordPress

WordPress

Any new post in WordPress

This Trigger fires every time you publish a new post on your public WordPress blog.

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 WordPress to Bitly.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect WordPress to IFTTT.

    Connect WordPress to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your WordPress account, using WordPress 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 WordPress

    Set up a Trigger action for WordPress

    Choose the following trigger: Any new post (This Trigger fires every time you publish a new post on your public WordPress blog.).

  • 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 WordPress 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 WordPress to Bitly!

Supported triggers and actions

  • WordPress

    New post

    Triggers when a new post is created.

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    triggerbyzapierautomateioalbato
  • WordPress

    Any new post

    This Trigger fires every time you publish a new post on your public WordPress blog.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • WordPress

    New user

    Triggers when a new user is created.

    zapierautomateioalbato
    triggerbyzapierautomateioalbato
  • WordPress

    New comment

    Triggers when a new comment is added.

    zapierautomateioalbato
    triggerbyzapierautomateioalbato
  • WordPress

    New media

    Triggers when a new media is uploaded.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • WordPress

    Watch posts

    Triggers when a new post is added.

    integromat
    triggerbyintegromat
  • Bitly

    Add a bitlink

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

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt
  • Bitly

    Create a bitlink

    Create a bitlink

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • Bitly

    Expand a bitlink

    Expand a bitlink

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • Bitly

    List bitlinks by group

    List bitlinks by group

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • Bitly

    Retrieve a bitlink

    Retrieve a bitlink

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • Bitly

    Shorten a link

    Shorten a link

    pipedreamalbato
    actionbypipedreamalbato

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.