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Choose a trigger event

Choose a trigger

A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Post in Dashboard" from Tumblr.

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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Upload Media" in WordPress.

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Zapier seamlessly connects Tumblr 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.

  • Tumblr triggers, actions, and search
    New Post in Dashboard

    Triggers when a new post is added by someone you follow on Tumblr.

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    Polling
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    Polling
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    • Audio File
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    • Caption
    • Tags
    • Custom URL
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    • Audio File
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    • Caption
    • Click Through Link
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    • Custom URL
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    Polling
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    • Link
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    • Link Title
    • Description
    • Thumbnail
    • Excerpt
    • Tags
    • Custom URL
    • Make Images Inline?
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    • Quote Source
    • Format
    • Tags
    • Custom URL
    • Make Images Inline?
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Practical ways you can use Tumblr and WordPress

Share new posts on WordPress from Tumblr automatically

Keep your online presence consistent. When you create a new post on Tumblr, Zapier can add the same post as a new entry on your WordPress blog. This ensures you're reaching your audience across both platforms without manually duplicating content.

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Log Tumblr activity to WordPress as a backup

Secure your Tumblr content by mirroring activity onto WordPress. Zapier can upload Tumblr posts as WordPress entries. This creates a centralized, reliable backup for better content governance.

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Publish Tumblr posts for fresh WordPress content.

When a new post is published to your WordPress blog, Zapier can create a complementary Tumblr post. This cross-posting strategy expands your content's visibility and drives readers from Tumblr back to your site.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tumblr + WordPress integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Tumblr and WordPress

How can I connect Tumblr with WordPress?

To connect Tumblr with WordPress, you can use our integration platform to create a workflow. This workflow starts with a trigger from Tumblr, like a new post, and ends with an action in WordPress, such as creating or updating a post on your site.

What triggers are available for Tumblr when integrating with WordPress?

We support several triggers for Tumblr, including when a new post is created or when a specific tag is used in a post. These triggers can automatically initiate actions in WordPress.

What kind of actions can be performed on WordPress using this integration?

You can automate various actions on WordPress such as publishing new posts, updating existing posts, or saving drafts. These actions are initiated by specific triggers set up from your Tumblr account.

Can I update my WordPress blog automatically whenever I publish something new on Tumblr?

Yes, by using our integration service, you can set up a trigger so that each time you publish a new post on Tumblr, it will automatically create or update a corresponding post on your WordPress blog.

Is it possible to only update certain types of posts from Tumblr to WordPress?

Certainly! You can customize the integration to only trigger updates from specific types of posts or posts containing certain tags and content types in Tumblr to your WordPress site.

How do we ensure that the content format remains consistent from Tumblr to WordPress?

Our integration processes ensure that text formatting is retained during transfer. Additionally, specific rules can be applied to adjust content layout according to your needs on the receiving end in WordPress.

Can multimedia posts be transferred from Tumblr to WordPress?

Yes, multimedia elements such as images and videos included in your Tumblr posts can be transferred over to your WordPress site as part of the automation process.

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Tumblr is a microblogging platform and social networking website which allows users to post multimedia and other content to a short-form blog.
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