How to automate social media with IFTTT
1. How to get started
Getting started with IFTTT is fairly simple, after creating an account on their sign up page go to https://ifttt.com/search/services where is possible to find the appropriate channel to work with, for instance for social media there is a specific “Social Network” section where we can connect IFTTT with Facebook, Twitter etc.
2. Setting up social media managements systems
There are two main methods to connect social media together. You can either use an already built-in recipe or you can create your own.
The first option is quicker and easier whereas the second one gives you the flexibility to use this service for a specific purpose that you might not find among the existing recipes.
3. Choosing the right recipe
Recipes are organized and divided per channels, for example, there are automations that come handy when using Facebook
As already mentioned, when it comes to handling social media IFTTT is a very convenient tool.
As a matter of fact, it offers many recipes to connect different services and there is a collection of them in the 15 Applet for Social Media.
For our social media manager’s peace of mind, these are the option that can be implemented with a click.
For example, we can synchronize our Tweet feed to post on Facebook straight away when using a particular hashtag, in that case, #fb.
As showed by the GIF above, each and every recipe must receive an authorization from the user to work.
It is also possible to customize how the automation works.
For instance, the hashtag can be changed.
In a matter of seconds, we can now post directly on Facebook without even accessing it, a real time saver!
4. Cook your own recipe
Lastly, as geek-chef, we can also prepare our own special recipe!
To do this just head to the top right corner where the user icon is.
Then from the drop-down list, you can find the option “New Applet” which let you access the Applet Maker page.
By clicking on this option, you’ll be driven through a 6 steps process.
This process allows you to easily create a new recipe.
Once you are logged in, you can learn more about the Applet Maker by going on this dedicated page.
So now let’s play with this endless opportunity to automate your daily workload.
Enjoy the spare time earned using IFTTT to develop and improve your job!