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Automatically generate T.LY short links for new WordPress blog posts

This automation template is designed for content creators and publishers using WordPress to automatically generate short URLs for their new blog posts using the T.LY URL shortening service. When a new post is published on WordPress, the automation will automatically generate a short URL using T.LY and update the post or a connected database with the shortened link.

This streamlines the publishing workflow by eliminating the need for manual URL shortening, helping content creators save time and improve the user experience by providing easy-to-share links. The integration with WordPress and T.LY makes this a valuable tool for anyone looking to optimize their content publishing and distribution processes.

Updated Apr 6, 2026Est. run: 22sEst. cost: $0.12
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What this template does

  • Generates a T.LY short URL for each new WordPress blog post automatically.
  • Updates the WordPress post or a database with the shortened link.
  • Eliminates the need for manual URL shortening, saving time for content creators.
  • Provides easy-to-share links, improving the user experience for readers.
  • Integrates WordPress and T.LY to optimize content publishing and distribution.

How it works

1
Trigger

Trigger when a new post is published on WordPress

When a new blog post is published on the WordPress site, this automation is triggered to begin the process of generating a short URL for the new post.

2
Action

Fetch details of the new published post

The automation fetches the details of the newly published WordPress post, including the post's title, content, and URL.

3
Action

Generate a short URL using T.LY

Using a headless browser, the automation navigates to the T.LY URL shortening service and generates a short URL for the new WordPress post.

4
Action

Extract the generated short URL

The automation parses the output from the headless browser to extract the short URL that was generated by T.LY.

5
Action

Update the WordPress post or a connected database with the short URL

The automation updates the WordPress post or a connected database with the short URL, making it available for use in the content creator's publishing workflow.

Setup guide

1

Add WordPress Credential

In the Latenode Credentials panel, add a new credential for your WordPress site. Enter your WordPress site URL, username, and password securely stored in the Latenode Secrets panel.

2

Add T.LY Credential

In the Latenode Credentials panel, add a new credential for the T.LY URL shortening service. Enter your T.LY API key securely stored in the Latenode Secrets panel.

3

Configure WordPress Node

In the Latenode visual builder, add a WordPress node. Connect it to your WordPress credential and configure it to listen for new post events.

4

Configure T.LY Node

In the Latenode visual builder, add a T.LY node. Connect it to your T.LY credential and configure it to generate short URLs.

5

Map Fields

In the Latenode visual builder, map the necessary fields from the WordPress node to the T.LY node, such as the post title or URL. This will allow the automation to automatically generate a short URL for each new blog post.

Requirements

A WordPress account with publishing privileges
A T.LY API key and account for generating short URLs
Integration of the WordPress site with the Latenode platform, including the 'WordPress' and 'JavaScript' nodes
Configuration of the Latenode workspace to securely store the T.LY API key

FAQ

Common questions about this template

When a new post is published on WordPress, the automation will automatically generate a short URL using the T.LY URL shortening service and update the post or a connected database with the shortened link. This eliminates the need for manual URL shortening, streamlining the publishing workflow.
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