Ever wish that you could automate some of the actions that you find yourself doing from one web service to another over and over? Yes, you can!! With IFTTT you can actually put the internet to work for you by creating a task that fits the structure: if this then that!

 

What’s the catch?

There’s simply no catch;  IFTTT is a way of making all those different web tools or app services you’ve signed up for actually work for you. It lets you create your own social curation tools that can automate actions on social media networks or applications after an action occurs on a separate social network or application. For instance, when I have a mention on twitter I can automatically thank for the mention, greet my new followers or when I have a new video upload in YouTube I can tweet about it at the same time.

How does  IFTTT work?

IFTTT works with a number of programs like twitter, Facebook, your web based email, Gmail, Flickr and so on; which it calls ‘Channels’. Currently, you can connect to 39 channels and create numerous tasks by carrying out ‘IF’ instructions on items in the programs.

How does ifttt work

Here’s how you can create a task and make it a recipe in  IFTTT

If you have a new follower on Twitter, send them a direct thank you message automatically.

Note: You will be required to activate the channels, before you prolong creating tasks!!

How to create a task and a recipe in ifttt

Check out some of the best recipes to get started:-

1. Text To Escape: Text IFTTT in order to receive a fake call to get you out of almost any disastrous  situation.
2. Facebook Tagged Photo to Dropbox: Every time you are tagged in a photo on Facebook, it will be sent to Dropbox.
3. When Facebook Profile Picture Changes, Update Twitter Profile Picture
4. Rain Forecast Via SMS: Receive a text message if it’s going to rain.

IFTTT turns your favourite web services into Lego blocks and enables you to save time curating content and automate activities such as monitoring your brand online. Your imagination is the only limit of what you can achieve with this great tool.