An automated workflow using zapier
Connects WordPress + Slack
Update Slack status with new WordPress posts
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect WordPress and Slack
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated bots 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 zapier:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in WordPress
New Post in WordPress
Triggers when a new post is created.
Then this action happens in Slack
Set Status in Slack
Sets your Slack status to the given text and emoji.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Update Slack status with new WordPress posts.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect WordPress and Slack to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect WordPress to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your WordPress account, using WordPress credentials.
Connect Slack to Zapier.
Give Zapier 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 Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for WordPress
Choose the following trigger: New Post (Triggers when a new post is created.).
Then set up an Action for Slack
Choose this action: Set Status (Sets your Slack status to the given text and emoji.).
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 Update Slack status with new WordPress posts!
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