"I forgot to update WordPress..." "The data here is up-to-date, but WordPress isn't reflecting it quickly enough..." Don't you want to resolve these frustrations? Even though data is updated quickly, manual updates can be cumbersome and often get postponed.
For example, you might be able to solve this by automatically updating WordPress with data submitted via Google Forms or by using automation to reflect the contents of storage and databases. With this automation, you'll no longer need manual input, freeing you from repetitive tasks.
In this article, we'll explain how to automatically update WordPress! Reduce the time spent on tasks and make your work more efficient.
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Once you respond on Google Forms, update the post on WordPress.
■Overview This flow allows you to automatically reflect data collected through Google Forms as a post on WordPress. This automation saves the effort of manually entering information obtained from surveys or inquiry forms, enabling efficient website updates. With Yoom, you can easily connect apps without the need for programming.
■Recommended for ・Website operators who frequently collect data using Google Forms ・Bloggers or content creators who want to save time on updating posts on WordPress and improve work efficiency ・Marketing personnel aiming to reduce data entry effort and human error, and to deliver accurate information ・Writers or editors who need to regularly update articles based on form data ・Beginners who want to easily automate business workflows without much technical knowledge
■Notes ・Please connect Google Forms and WordPress with Yoom.
Various Ways to Automatically Update WordPress Data
There are several ways to automatically notify WordPress of data updates. We've picked out a few methods for you to check out!
You can experience automatic updates on WordPress right away by simply clicking "Try it out" on the automation example you're interested in and registering an account. Registration takes just 30 seconds, so feel free to give it a try!
Automatically Send and Forward Form Data to WordPress
You can automatically reflect the data collected from forms in WordPress. By eliminating the hassle of manually transferring form content, you can expect improved work efficiency!
Once you respond on Google Forms, update the post on WordPress.
■Overview This flow allows you to automatically reflect data collected through Google Forms as a post on WordPress. This automation saves the effort of manually entering information obtained from surveys or inquiry forms, enabling efficient website updates. With Yoom, you can easily connect apps without the need for programming.
■Recommended for ・Website operators who frequently collect data using Google Forms ・Bloggers or content creators who want to save time on updating posts on WordPress and improve work efficiency ・Marketing personnel aiming to reduce data entry effort and human error, and to deliver accurate information ・Writers or editors who need to regularly update articles based on form data ・Beginners who want to easily automate business workflows without much technical knowledge
■Notes ・Please connect Google Forms and WordPress with Yoom.
■Overview This workflow allows you to automatically reflect data collected from Jotform onto WordPress. With this automation, a WordPress post is updated immediately after form submission, reducing manual input tasks and potential errors. Using Yoom, you can easily connect apps without the need for programming.
■Recommended for ・Those responsible for collecting feedback from customers or users via Jotform ・Those operating a blog or site using WordPress and wanting to automate update tasks ・Content managers spending time on manual post updates ・Web developers wanting to efficiently reflect form data on a site
■Notes ・Please connect both WordPress and Jotform with Yoom.
Automatically Send and Transfer Data from Storage Services to WordPress
By simply saving data to a storage service, you can automatically reflect the information in WordPress. Automation helps prevent human errors from manual input, ensuring that you can always post accurate articles.
Once the article file is stored in Google Drive, update the post in WordPress.
■Overview This workflow allows you to update a post on WordPress when an article file is stored in Google Drive. This automation can help reduce the burden of web content management. With Yoom, you can easily connect apps without programming.
■Recommended for ・Bloggers and site administrators using Google Drive and WordPress ・Content creators who want to automate article updates and reduce effort ・IT personnel looking to improve operational efficiency using API integration or RPA ・Marketing personnel at companies who want to regularly update content and reflect the latest information without omission ・Those who want to reduce errors from manual post updates
■Notes ・You need to connect Google Drive and WordPress to Yoom. ・You can select the trigger interval from 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes. ・The shortest trigger interval varies depending on the plan, so please be aware. ・The OCR AI operation is only available in the Team Plan and Success Plan. In the Free Plan and Mini Plan, the operation of the flow bot set will result in an error, so please be aware. ・Paid plans such as the Team Plan and Success Plan offer a 2-week free trial. During the free trial, you can use restricted apps and AI features (operations).
■Overview In this workflow, simply saving a new article file to OneDrive will automatically reflect the post on WordPress, eliminating the need for manual updates. This automation allows content creators to focus on editing and ensures that the latest information is disseminated without omission. With Yoom, you can easily connect apps without the need for programming.
■Recommended for ・Bloggers and content creators who manage articles on OneDrive and want to reduce manual posting tasks to WordPress ・Webmasters using multiple SaaS apps who are considering automating the article publishing process ・Corporate personnel aiming to improve site management efficiency by utilizing WordPress's auto-update feature
■Notes ・OneDrive and WordPress need to be connected to Yoom. ・Triggers can be set to activate at intervals of 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes. ・Please note that the shortest activation interval varies depending on the plan. ・The OCR AI operation is only available with the Team Plan and Success Plan. For Free Plan and Mini Plan, the operation of the set flow bot will result in an error, so please be careful. ・Paid plans such as Team Plan and Success Plan offer a 2-week free trial. During the free trial, you can use restricted apps and AI features (operations).
Automatically Send/Transfer Data from Database/CRM Services to WordPress
When information is updated in databases like Google Sheets or Notion, WordPress posts are automatically updated as well. This makes content management easier and can reduce the workload for those responsible!
When a row is updated in Google Sheets, update a post in WordPress.
■Overview This workflow allows you to update a post in WordPress when a row is updated in Google Sheets. This automation helps reduce workload by centralizing data management and automatic updates. With Yoom, you can easily connect apps without programming.
■Recommended for ・Web administrators who want to connect Google Sheets and WordPress ・Those who frequently update data and spend time manually posting on WordPress ・IT personnel in companies looking to promote automation by utilizing multiple SaaS apps ・Bloggers and site operators who want to improve content update efficiency and reduce work errors
■Notes ・You need to connect Google Sheets and WordPress with Yoom. ・You can select the trigger interval from 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes. ・Please note that the shortest trigger interval varies depending on the plan.
■Overview In this workflow, content editing in Notion is automatically reflected in WordPress, eliminating the need for manual updates. This automation improves content management efficiency and ensures consistent website operation. With Yoom, you can easily connect apps without programming.
■Recommended for ・Site operators who use Notion and WordPress regularly ・Bloggers and marketers who want to automate and streamline content updates ・Company representatives who want to build business workflows using Yoom to improve operational efficiency ・Those who want to focus on other important tasks without spending time on manual data updates
■Notes ・Please connect both Notion and WordPress with Yoom. ・Triggers can be set to activate at intervals of 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes. ・Please note that the shortest activation interval varies depending on the plan.
Let's Create a Flow to Automatically Update WordPress Data
Let's dive right in and create a flow that automatically updates WordPress data! This time, we'll use Yoom to proceed with the setup without any coding. If you don't have a Yoom account yet, please issue one from the registration form here.
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This time, we'll create a flow to update a WordPress post when a Google Form is answered! The creation process is broadly divided into the following steps.
Link Google Forms and WordPress to My Apps
Copy the template
Set up the app trigger
Link with WordPress and update the post
Set the trigger to ON and complete the flow operation preparation
Once you respond on Google Forms, update the post on WordPress.
■Overview This flow allows you to automatically reflect data collected through Google Forms as a post on WordPress. This automation saves the effort of manually entering information obtained from surveys or inquiry forms, enabling efficient website updates. With Yoom, you can easily connect apps without the need for programming.
■Recommended for ・Website operators who frequently collect data using Google Forms ・Bloggers or content creators who want to save time on updating posts on WordPress and improve work efficiency ・Marketing personnel aiming to reduce data entry effort and human error, and to deliver accurate information ・Writers or editors who need to regularly update articles based on form data ・Beginners who want to easily automate business workflows without much technical knowledge
■Notes ・Please connect Google Forms and WordPress with Yoom.
Step 1: Connect Google Forms and WordPress to My App
(1) After logging into Yoom, select "My Apps" from the left column and click "+ Add". From the app list in My Apps, click on Google Forms.
(2) Click "Sign in with Google" on the Google login screen and sign in with your account.
(3) Select your account.
(4) Click "Continue".
(5) Check the information Yoom can access and click "Continue".
(6) Next, connect WordPress. Similarly, click WordPress from the app list in Yoom. On the "WordPress Registration" screen, check the red line, enter your account name, domain, username, and password, and click "Add".
Once the connection is complete, Google Forms and WordPress will be registered in Yoom's My Apps.
This completes the My App registration. Next, let's set up triggers using templates!
Step 2: Copy the Template
From here, start creating the flow! By using Yoom's templates, you can easily automate your tasks. First, open the template page below and click 'Try this template'.
Once you respond on Google Forms, update the post on WordPress.
■Overview This flow allows you to automatically reflect data collected through Google Forms as a post on WordPress. This automation saves the effort of manually entering information obtained from surveys or inquiry forms, enabling efficient website updates. With Yoom, you can easily connect apps without the need for programming.
■Recommended for ・Website operators who frequently collect data using Google Forms ・Bloggers or content creators who want to save time on updating posts on WordPress and improve work efficiency ・Marketing personnel aiming to reduce data entry effort and human error, and to deliver accurate information ・Writers or editors who need to regularly update articles based on form data ・Beginners who want to easily automate business workflows without much technical knowledge
■Notes ・Please connect Google Forms and WordPress with Yoom.
When you copy, the template will be copied to your Yoom management screen as shown in the image below, so press OK to proceed with the setup!
Step 3: Set Up App Trigger
(1) Set up for when a response is submitted to Google Forms. Click on "When a response is submitted to the form" in the app trigger.
(2) From the "Select Your Linked" screen in Google Forms, check if there are any errors in the account information connected to Google Forms, keep the trigger action as "When a form response is submitted," and click "Next."
(3) From the "API Connection Settings for the App Trigger" screen, select the trigger interval. Select the trigger interval from the dropdown menu, choosing from 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes. ※ Please note that the shortest interval varies depending on the plan. We recommend using the shortest interval whenever possible!
Scroll down, check the red line, and enter the form ID. Once the entry is complete, submit a test response to the target Google Form, return to Yoom, and click "Test."
If the information from Google Forms is reflected in the retrieved value, the test is successful. If you're wondering "What is retrieved value?", please refer to the site below!
(1) Next, integrate with WordPress to update the post. Click "Update Post."
(2) From the "Select Linked Account and Action" screen in WordPress, check if there are any errors in the linked account, keep the action as "Update Post," and click "Next."
(3) From the "API Connection Settings" screen, select the post ID from "Retrieved Value."
Other fields are not mandatory, but use "Retrieved Value" to fill in the necessary fields! Once the entry is complete, click "Test" at the bottom, and if no errors occur, click "Save."
Step 5: Set Trigger to ON and Prepare for Flow Operation
Well done! All settings are now complete. Once the setup is complete, a menu like the one below will be displayed, so turn the trigger ON.
Try actually starting the flow bot and check if the post is updated on WordPress when you respond on Google Forms!
Other Automation Examples Using WordPress
Convenient Automation Examples Using WordPress
When a post is published on WordPress, it can notify chat tools or be transcribed to other systems. This eliminates the need for manual notifications or transcriptions, reducing work time and burden.
Notify Discord when a post is published in WordPress.
■Overview The "Notify Slack when a comment is added in WordPress" flow is a business workflow that streamlines the management of comments on WordPress sites.
■Recommended for ・Site operators who are managing WordPress and spending a lot of time on comment management. ・Those who manage sites as a team and wish to handle comments smoothly. ・Editors of blogs or news sites who need to check comments promptly. ・Those who want to automate work using Yoom but do not know the specific settings.
■Notes ・Please link both WordPress and Slack with Yoom. ・The trigger can be set to intervals of 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes. ・Please be aware that the shortest trigger interval depends on the plan.
You no longer need to manually update WordPress. By utilizing data from Google Forms and storage services, you can automatically update WordPress, preventing missed updates and ensuring accuracy. By implementing such automation, you can always keep your data up-to-date.
If you are considering implementing this or want to try it out, please create a free account here. Registration takes just 30 seconds, so you can quickly sign up during your work!
This automation is especially recommended for those who tend to forget to reflect posts or want to prevent human errors. The ease of setting up automation without programming knowledge is also an attractive feature.
With Yoom, you can easily build the kind of collaboration described here without programming knowledge.
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