Zapier integration with Buffer

In this article:

1. What actions and triggers are possible through the Buffer-Zapier integration?
2. How to connect Buffer and Zapier and create Zaps
3. Automating RSS feeds using Feedly and Zapier

What actions and triggers are possible through the Buffer-Zapier integration?

1. New Sent Item: Initiate a Zap when a new update is sent for a specific channel.
2. New Draft: Trigger a Zap when a draft is added to a specific channel.
3. New Contribution: Activate a Zap when a new contribution is added for approval for a specific channel.
4. Idea Created: Trigger a Zap when a new idea is added for a selected organization.

1. Add an Idea to a Specific Organization: Add ideas to a specific organization directly.
2. Image Uploads: Upload images (including multiple images) to your Buffer account.
3. Support for Threads: Publish a post to Threads
4. Support for Pinterest: Manage Pinterest posts with options like selecting a Subprofile, setting a title, and specifying a destination URL.
5. Support for TikTok: With video uploads supported, you can manage TikTok posts.
6. Support for GBP What's New Button Type and Link: For What's New Post Type, allowing for added complexity.
7. Instagram Enhancements: Added Shop Grid Link Field, Reels Support, First Comment Support, and the ability to select a campaign if available.
8. More Post Management Options: Save to drafts, choose from various scheduling methods, and pause the queue.
9. Support for Video Uploads: Upload videos to your Buffer account.
10. Support for Multiple Image Uploads: Upload multiple images in a single post.
11. Adding Alt Text (Image Descriptions): Enhance accessibility by providing alt text for images.
12. Link and Cloud Storage Support: Import images and videos from links or cloud storage solutions.
13. Pause Queue Action: Control whether to pause or unpause your posting queue.
14. Create Idea Action: Quickly create new ideas.
15. Add to Buffer Action: Combines the functionality of the old "Add to Schedule" and "Add to Buffer" actions.

How to connect Buffer and Zapier and create Zaps

1. Sign Up for Zapier: If not already a user, sign up for a Zapier account at https://zapier.com/apps/buffer/integrations.
2. Connect Buffer: In Zapier, create a new Zap and select Buffer as the trigger or action app, depending on your desired workflow.
3. Configure Your Zaps: Set up your automated workflows by selecting the specific triggers and actions you want to use, customizing the settings to fit your needs.
4. Test and Activate: Test your Zaps to ensure they work as expected, and then activate them to begin automating your social media management tasks.

Automating RSS feeds using Feedly and Zapier

If you're looking to automatically send posts from RSS feeds to your queue in Buffer, we recommend using Zapier with Buffer! Here's a direct link to where you can set this up. You'll need to create a (free) Zapier account to do so, then can link your Buffer account to set up this "Zap"/trigger.