How to integrate Google Sheets with WordPress to create a post in WordPress when the status is updated in Google Sheets

In this article, we will introduce how to automatically create WordPress posts by utilizing information from Google Sheets. For example, you can manage product information in a spreadsheet and automatically create a WordPress post when a new product is added. This eliminates the need for manual input, allowing you to focus more time on strategic tasks. Recommended for: - Those who want to automatically update project progress using Google Sheets and WordPress - Those who spend time creating posts manually but want to increase work efficiency through automation - Those who are overwhelmed with website content updates but want to automate regular updates - Those who find it cumbersome to share information with team members - Those who want to maintain consistency of information to ensure WordPress post content is accurately reflected Benefits and Examples of Integrating Google Sheets and WordPress Benefit 1: Increased Efficiency and Time Savings By automating the posting to WordPress in conjunction with spreadsheet updates, significant time savings can be achieved. For example, manage projects in a spreadsheet and update task progress. You can set it up so that updates to this spreadsheet automatically append progress to the WordPress project page. This allows project managers to avoid the hassle of manually entering progress into WordPress and focus on more strategic tasks. Benefit 2: Error Prevention and Consistency Assurance Automation through the integration of Google Sheets and WordPress helps reduce human error and maintain information consistency. For example, suppose you manage product information on an e-commerce site. Manage product names, prices, and stock numbers in a spreadsheet and automatically display product information on the WordPress store page based on that. This prevents typos from manual input and discrepancies between spreadsheet and store page information. Benefit 3: Regular Content Updates and Reduced Operational Burden The integration of Google Sheets and WordPress automates content update tasks, significantly reducing operational burdens. For example, manage blog post ideas in a spreadsheet and post new articles weekly. You can set it up so that when you add new article titles and content to the spreadsheet, a new article is automatically created in WordPress. This eliminates the need for manual article creation and updates, making regular content updates easier. [About Yoom] Now, we will introduce how to create a "Flowbot" in Yoom, which allows app integration without programming, to "create a post in WordPress when the status is updated in Google Sheets."

How to Create a Post in WordPress When the Status is Updated in Google Sheets

Step 1: Connect Google Sheets and WordPress with My Apps

‍‍Register My Apps to connect Google Sheets and WordPress with Yoom. By registering My Apps in advance, the automation setup will proceed smoothly.

Enter the name of the app to connect in the box.

■Google Sheets

Yoom is requesting additional access to your Google Account. Click continue. When you move to the authentication screen, select Allow all permissions.

The screen will change, and if the above display appears, the connection is complete.

■Prepare Google Sheets

Prepare the Google Sheets where you manage the tasks you want to add.
As an example, it is set as follows, but you can set the item content as you like.

■WordPress

Click "My Apps" in the left column and search for WordPress from "New Connection".

Refer to the annotations on the new registration screen, fill in the blanks, and click Add.
This completes the My Apps registration.

Next, copy the template to My Project and create a Flowbot.
If you haven't copied it yet, please copy the Flowbot template from below.

1. Hover over the banner and click "View Details"
2. On the redirected page, click "Try this template"
3. Register for Yoom
* If you have already completed registration, the login screen will be displayed, so please log in. Step 2: Set a trigger to activate when the status is updated in Google Sheets ‍From here, we will edit the flow bot.
Click on the Google Sheets icon "When a row is updated".
Check if there are any errors in the account information to be linked, enter the required items, and click "Next".
Let's set the activation interval.
The trigger can be set to activate at intervals of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes.
Please note that the shortest activation interval varies depending on the plan.
The data from Google Sheets will be displayed in a list, so click on the sheet you want to link and insert it. Set the sheet ID in the same way.
Specify the table range.
This time, the table range of the prepared Google Sheets will be A~J.
Once the settings are complete, press the "Test Button".
If "Test Successful" is displayed, it is complete. Click Save.
Step 3: Set up a new post in WordPress
Click on the WordPress icon "Create a new post".
Check if there are any errors in the account information to be linked, enter the required items, and click "Next".
Set up the API connection.
From within the screen box, select the record values for each item from the output.
Once the settings are complete, click "Test" → "Test Successful" → "Save". Step 4: Turn ON the trigger button
When the creation of the flow bot is complete, a display like the above will appear. The trigger is initially set to OFF, so turn it ON.

The template used this time
‍Create a post in WordPress when the status is updated in Google Sheets

Other Automation Examples Using Google Sheets and WordPress

‍There are many other examples of automation using Google Sheets in Yoom, so let me introduce a few.

‍1. Notify Slack When a Row is Updated in Google Sheets
When information is updated in Google Sheets, a notification is automatically sent to Slack based on the updated content, preventing errors from manual input.

2. Add a WordPress post to Google Sheets when it is published
By using this flow, you can immediately register a post in Google Sheets when it is published on WordPress, thereby increasing the speed of information sharing. Additionally, by utilizing the quoted information for input, you can prevent errors that occur with manual entry and streamline operations.

3. Update kintone records when a row is updated in Google Sheets

By automatically registering updates in Kintone, you can save the effort of manual input. Additionally, by quoting the content for registration, accuracy is maintained.

Summary

By integrating Google Sheets with WordPress, you can achieve greater efficiency and automation in your work processes. This integration reduces manual tasks and allows you to focus on more important tasks. Use the steps outlined in this article to advance your automation efforts. This will not only improve efficiency but also enhance the consistency and accuracy of information, boosting the overall productivity of your team.