An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects WordPress + Slack
Automatically share new posts to a Slack channel
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect WordPress and Slack
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
WordPress and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in 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 Slack
Post to channel in Slack
This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Automatically share new posts to a Slack channel.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect WordPress and Slack 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 Slack to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Slack account, using Slack 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
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 Slack
Choose this action: Post to channel (This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.).
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 WordPress and Slack.
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 Automatically share new posts to a Slack channel!
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Create post
Creates a new post.
actionbyzapierintegratelyalbatoCreate a post
This Action will create a normal post on your WordPress blog.
actionbyiftttintegromatpabbly-connectCreate user
Creates a new user.
actionbyzapierintegratelyalbatoCreate a photo post
This Action will create a photo post on your WordPress blog from the given URL to an image.
actionbyiftttUpload media
Upload a new media file, which can be used as featured media.
actionbyzapieralbatoUpdate post
Updates a post.
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Apps you need
Slack is the go-to platform for modern teams seeking seamless communication and collaboration. With everything in one easily searchable place, including channels, integrations, and tools, Slack keeps your team aligned and productive.
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