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.
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WordPress and Bitly can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
When this trigger fires in WordPress
This Trigger fires every time you publish a new post on your public WordPress blog.
Then this action happens in Bitly
This Action will shorten and add a new bitlink to your bitly account.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Wordpress post to new Bitlink.
Part I
First, we need to connect WordPress and Bitly to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect WordPress to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your WordPress account, using WordPress credentials.
Connect Bitly to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Bitly account, using Bitly credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.
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
Choose this action: Add a bitlink (This Action will shorten and add a new bitlink to your bitly account.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between WordPress 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 Wordpress post to new Bitlink!
Triggers when a new post is created.
This Trigger fires every time you publish a new post on your public WordPress blog.
Triggers when a new user is created.
Triggers when a new comment is added.
Triggers when a new media is uploaded.
Triggers when a new post is added.
This Action will shorten and add a new bitlink to your bitly account.
Create a bitlink
Expand a bitlink
List bitlinks by group
Retrieve a bitlink
Shorten a link
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.