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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Items in Multiple Feeds" from RSS by Zapier.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Upload Media" in WordPress.
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Zapier seamlessly connects RSS by Zapier and WordPress, automating your workflow.
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.
- Feed URLsRequired
- What Triggers a New Feed Item?
Try ItTriggerPolling- Feed Title
- Max Records
- Item TitleRequired
- Source URLRequired
- ContentRequired
- Automatically Truncate Messages over 10KB?
- Author_name
- Author_email
- Author_link
- Media URL
- Media MIME Type
- Media Length in Bytes
- Pubdate
ActionWrite- New Media
Triggers when a new media is uploaded.
Try ItTriggerPolling - Post_types
- Post_statuses
- Trigger only when state changes?
Try ItTriggerInstant
- Feed URLRequired
- Username
- Password
- What Triggers a New Feed Item?
Try ItTriggerPolling- Status
Try ItTriggerPolling- Post_status
- Post_type
Try ItTriggerPolling- Updated User
Triggers when a user is updated.
Try ItTriggerInstant
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Practical ways you can use RSS by Zapier and WordPress
Publish updates from an RSS feed to your WordPress blog
Stay consistent with blog content by automating RSS feed updates. When a new item is published in a specific RSS feed, Zapier can automatically create a new blog post on your WordPress site. This keeps your blog fresh and reduces manual posting efforts.
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Monitor new WordPress users through an RSS feed
Keep an eye on new user registrations for your WordPress site. When a new user is created on WordPress, Zapier can send the information to an RSS feed, giving IT teams a simple way to monitor activity.
ITTurn WordPress blog posts into RSS feed items
Increase audience reach by creating a dedicated RSS feed for your WordPress blog posts. Each time a new post is published on WordPress, Zapier can add it as an item to a custom RSS feed for subscribers, ensuring timely updates for your readers.
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Frequently Asked Questions about RSS by Zapier + WordPress integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with RSS by Zapier and WordPress
What is RSS by Zapier?
RSS by Zapier is a tool that allows you to integrate RSS feed updates with various apps and services, including WordPress. It acts as a bridge between RSS feeds and other applications, enabling automated workflows.
How can I integrate my RSS feed with WordPress using Zapier?
You can integrate your RSS feed with WordPress through Zapier by setting up a 'Zap' that automatically creates or updates posts in WordPress whenever there's a new item in your RSS feed. This requires setting the trigger to 'New Item in Feed' and the action to 'Create Post' in WordPress.
What triggers and actions are available for integrating RSS by Zapier with WordPress?
When integrating RSS by Zapier with WordPress, you can set triggers such as 'New Item in Feed,' which reacts to new content published in your RSS feed. Corresponding actions might include 'Create Post,' 'Update Post,' or 'Upload Media' on your WordPress site.
Do I need any coding skills to use Zapier for integrating RSS feeds with WordPress?
No coding skills are necessary. Our platform is designed to be user-friendly, allowing non-technical users to set up integrations through an intuitive interface where you simply select triggers and actions without writing any code.
Will images from my RSS feed be included when posting to WordPress via Zapier?
Yes, if your RSS feed items contain images, these can be included when posts are created on your WordPress blog. You need to ensure that the image information is correctly mapped when setting up the action step in your Zap.
Can I specify categories or tags for posts generated from my RSS feed in Wordpress?
Yes, during the setup of your workflow (Zap), you can specify categories and tags for each post generated from your RSS feed items. This ensures that all content is organized according to your preferences upon creation.
What happens if a post fails to publish on Wordpress when using this integration?
If a post fails to publish on WordPress via our integration, you'll receive a detailed error message explaining what went wrong. Common reasons include incorrect credentials or problems with specific data fields mapping. You'll have the opportunity to correct these issues and retry publishing.
