Does anyone know a way to set up automatic updates in a Discord channel for new blog posts on a Webflow site?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Setting up automatic updates in a Discord channel for new blog posts on a Webflow site

Option 1: Using Zapier

  1. Sign up for a Zapier account if you don't have one already.
  2. Create a new Zap.
  3. Choose "Webflow" as the trigger app and select the trigger event "New Item in Collection".
  4. Connect your Webflow account by entering your API token.
  5. Select the Webflow site and collection where your blog posts are stored.
  6. Test the trigger to make sure it's working correctly.
  7. Choose "Discord" as the action app and select the "Send Channel Message" action.
  8. Connect your Discord account by entering your API token or authorizing Zapier to access your Discord account.
  9. Customize the message that will be sent to the Discord channel. You can include placeholders for dynamic content from your Webflow collection.
  10. Test the action to ensure it's working properly.
  11. Turn on the Zap and it will automatically send a message to your Discord channel whenever a new blog post is added to your Webflow collection.

Option 2: Using Integromat

  1. Sign up for an Integromat account if you don't have one already.
  2. Create a new scenario.
  3. Choose "Webhooks" as the trigger app and select the "Webhook" module.
  4. Copy the provided webhook URL.
  5. In your Webflow site settings, go to the "Integrations" tab and add a new integration with the name "Discord" (or any name you prefer).
  6. Paste the webhook URL into the "URL" field and save the integration.
  7. Go back to Integromat and continue setting up your scenario.
  8. Add the "Discord" app and select the "Create a Message" module.
  9. Connect your Discord account by entering your API token or authorizing Integromat to access your Discord account.
  10. Customize the message content using information from the Webflow payload.
  11. Test the scenario to make sure it's working correctly.
  12. Enable the scenario and it will send a message to your Discord channel whenever a new blog post is added to your Webflow site.

These options allow you to set up automatic updates in a Discord channel for new blog posts on your Webflow site without requiring manual intervention. By leveraging the power of automation platforms like Zapier and Integromat, you can streamline your workflow and keep your audience informed about your latest content.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I connect my Webflow site to Zapier?
  2. What are some alternative automation platforms to Zapier?
  3. Can I customize the message format sent to the Discord channel?