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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Function" from AWS Lambda.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Upload Media" in WordPress.
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Supported triggers and actions
Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.
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Try ItTriggerPolling- Region
- FunctionRequired
- ArgumentsRequired
ActionWrite- Status
Try ItTriggerPolling- Post_status
- Post_type
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- Region
- FunctionRequired
- ArgumentsRequired
ActionWrite- Region
- Input ObjectRequired
- CodeRequired
ActionWrite- New Media
Triggers when a new media is uploaded.
Try ItTriggerPolling - Post_types
- Post_statuses
- Trigger only when state changes?
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Frequently Asked Questions about AWS Lambda + WordPress integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with AWS Lambda and WordPress
How can AWS Lambda be integrated with WordPress?
AWS Lambda can be integrated with WordPress by setting up triggers such as changes in a database, new file uploads, or HTTP requests. With our platform, you can create actions that respond to these triggers, like sending notifications, updating posts, or making API calls.
What types of tasks can AWS Lambda perform for a WordPress site?
AWS Lambda can perform tasks like generating dynamic content, processing images or videos uploaded to your site, interfacing with other AWS services to manage data processing workflows, and executing custom code when certain events occur on your WordPress site.
Is it possible to trigger AWS Lambda from WordPress without plugins?
Yes, it's possible by using API Gateway along with AWS Lambda. You would need to set up your own HTTP POST requests from your WordPress codebase. Our integration simplifies this process through predefined triggers and easy configuration.
Can I monitor AWS Lambda functions triggered by WordPress?
You can monitor your functions by setting up CloudWatch alarms and logging for all actions triggered through our system when integrating AWS Lambda with WordPress. This helps track performance and troubleshoot any issues.
What are common use cases for using AWS Lambda with WordPress?
Common use cases include automated resizing of images upon upload, custom notifications when specific posts are updated or published, backing up databases at regular intervals, and running serverless cron jobs to maintain the website’s backend processes.
Does integrating AWS Lambda affect my site's performance?
Integrating AWS Lambda should not negatively impact your site's performance since it operates in a serverless environment. The functions run independently of your main web servers and trigger actions only when necessary.
Can specific events in WordPress directly trigger an AWS Lambda function?
Specific events such as post publishing or user registration on a WordPress site can be used as triggers for an AWS Lambda function through our integration platform. You simply configure these events within our dashboard to initiate the desired actions automatically.
