Automated Twitter Alerts with Make.com

With make.com, you can create automated Twitter notification workflows that post updates from RSS feeds, apps, or other online services without writing code. This guide walks you through building a simple scenario that publishes tweets automatically whenever new content appears in a selected feed.

What You Need Before Using Make.com for Twitter

Before you build your first Twitter automation on Make.com, make sure you have:

• An active Make.com account.
• A Twitter (X) account with permission to post tweets.
• Access to the source you want to monitor, such as an RSS feed URL.
• Basic familiarity with logging into web apps and granting permissions.

Once these prerequisites are ready, you can open your dashboard and start creating a scenario in Make.com.

Step 1: Create a New Scenario in Make.com

The core of any automation in Make.com is a scenario, which connects apps and services together.

1. Sign in to your Make.com dashboard.

2. Click the button to create a new scenario.

3. When prompted to choose your first module, search for and select the app or data source you want to monitor. For automated Twitter notifications, a common starting point is an RSS feed.

4. Confirm to open the scenario editor canvas, where you will connect your modules.

After this, you will see an empty canvas where you can add modules and set up the flow of your Twitter notifications using Make.com.

Step 2: Add and Configure the Trigger Module in Make.com

The trigger is the event that starts your Twitter automation. In many cases, this is a new item in an RSS feed.

1. Click the large plus icon in the editor to add your first module.

2. Search for the RSS app or another data source supported by Make.com.

3. Choose an action such as “Watch RSS feed items” or a similar watch-type event.

4. Paste the URL of the RSS feed or specify the source you want to monitor.

5. Set how often Make.com should check for new items by adjusting the scheduling options in your scenario settings.

When configured correctly, this trigger will fire each time a new item appears, sending the data to the next module.

Step 3: Connect Your Twitter Account to Make.com

Next, you need to add a Twitter module so Make.com can send notifications as tweets.

1. Click the plus icon to the right of your trigger module.

2. Search for the Twitter app in the list of available services on Make.com.

3. Select an action such as “Create a Tweet” or another posting action.

4. When asked to add a connection, click to authorize Make.com with your Twitter account.

5. Follow the on-screen steps to grant permission so the platform can post on your behalf.

Once connected, you will be able to map content from the trigger directly into the tweet body.

Step 4: Map Data Fields From the Trigger to Twitter

Make.com lets you use data from the trigger—such as titles, links, or descriptions—in your tweet text.

1. Open the settings of your Twitter module.

2. Locate the field where the tweet content is defined.

3. Click inside the field to bring up a list of variables from your trigger module.

4. Select data such as the item title and URL. For example, you might create a tweet template like: “New post: {{Title}} {{URL}}”.

5. Review the length of your tweet content to ensure it complies with Twitter’s character limits.

This mapping ensures every time the scenario runs on Make.com, it creates a tweet that includes dynamic information from your source.

Step 5: Test and Run Your Make.com Twitter Scenario

Before you turn on your automation permanently, you should test that it behaves as expected.

1. Click the button to run the scenario once in Make.com.

2. If available, let the system process the most recent items from your feed.

3. Check the execution details in the run log to see if the modules completed successfully.

4. Verify that a new tweet appears on your Twitter account with the correct text and link.

5. When you are satisfied, switch the scenario from manual to scheduled or active mode so it runs automatically.

From this point, your Twitter notifications will be posted automatically every time the trigger conditions are met.

Useful Tips for Managing Twitter Notifications in Make.com

To keep your automation efficient and your Twitter account organized, consider the following best practices:

• Filter content: Add filters between modules in Make.com to post only items that match specific keywords or categories.
• Avoid duplicate tweets: Use built-in options or data store modules to track posted items and prevent reposting the same link.
• Format consistently: Maintain a standard tweet template for branding, such as including hashtags or mentions.
• Monitor errors: Regularly check scenario logs in Make.com and set up notifications for failed runs.

These methods help ensure that your automated notifications remain relevant and aligned with your social media strategy.

Advanced Make.com Twitter Automation Ideas

Once your basic workflow is stable, you can expand your automation with additional features offered by Make.com.

Combine Make.com with Multiple Sources

You can add multiple triggers or routers in Make.com to send Twitter notifications from different feeds or apps. For example:

• RSS feeds for blog posts, podcasts, or news updates.
• Forms or databases that track announcements or product updates.
• Other social platforms where you want to cross-post content.

Each path can map data differently while still using your Twitter account as the destination.

Schedule and Batch Tweets with Make.com

Instead of tweeting immediately, you can build a process on Make.com that collects items first and then posts them on a schedule.

• Store new items in a data collection or table.
• Trigger a separate scenario at specific times.
• Post one or more tweets based on stored data and then mark them as sent.

This batching method can help you control the flow of content and avoid overwhelming followers.

Learn More About Make.com and Automation

To explore the original tutorial that inspired this guide, you can review the official how-to on automated Twitter notifications directly on the Make platform at this Make.com article. It provides additional context, screenshots, and examples for building scenarios.

If you want help designing more complex campaigns or combining Make.com with SEO, analytics, and AI tools, you can also consult automation and optimization specialists at Consultevo for strategic guidance.

By following the steps in this guide and experimenting with the flexible modules inside Make.com, you can streamline your Twitter notifications, keep followers informed in real time, and expand your automation workflows as your needs grow.

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