Creating Telegram Bot & Automate Blogger RSS Feeds to Telegram Using Zapier, Follow.it

If you're a blogger or marketer looking for a way to automate your blogging updates, this tutorial is for you. We’ll show you how to post your Blogger RSS feed updates directly to your Telegram channel using Zapier, Follow.it, and a custom Telegram bot.

Say goodbye to manual updates and hello to effortless audience engagement!




What You’ll Learn:

  • ✅ Create a Telegram account and channel.
  • ✅ Set up a custom bot using Telegram's BotFather.
  • ✅ Link Follow.it RSS feeds with Zapier.
  • ✅ Automatically post updates to your Telegram channel.

Step 1: Create a Telegram Account and Channel

  1. Download Telegram: Install Telegram on your phone or desktop from Telegram's website.
  2. Create an Account: Sign up using your phone number and verify it with the OTP.
  3. Set Up Your Channel:
    • Click the hamburger menu (☰) and select New Channel.
    • Add a Channel Name and an optional description.
    • Choose between a Public or Private Channel (Public channels are discoverable; private channels require an invite link).
  4. Invite Members: Use the invite link or add members manually to grow your audience.

Step 2: Set Up a Telegram Bot with BotFather

To automate posts, you need a Telegram bot. Follow these steps to create one:

  1. Search and Open BotFather: Go to BotFather on Telegram.
  2. Start BotFather: Click the Start button to begin.
  3. Create a New Bot:
    • Type /newbot and follow the prompts.
    • Enter a Bot Name (e.g., "MyBlogBot").
    • Enter a unique Username ending in bot (e.g., MyBlogBot).
    • Save the Token: Once the bot is created, BotFather provides an API Token. Copy and save it—you’ll need this later.

Step 3: Add Your Bot to the Telegram Channel

  1. Get Your Bot’s Username: Find the bot's username you created earlier.
  2. Add the Bot to Your Channel:
    • Open your channel and go to its Info page.
    • Select Add Admin and search for your bot’s username.
    • Grant necessary permissions like Post Messages.
  3. Test Your Bot: Send a message to the channel through your bot using the following URL in your browser:
    https://api.telegram.org/bot<Your_API_Token>/sendMessage?chat_id=@YourChannelUsername&text=HelloWorld
    Replace <Your_API_Token> and @YourChannelUsername with your bot token and channel username. If successful, your bot is ready!

Step 4: Integrate Follow.it for RSS Feed Management

Follow.it simplifies managing and distributing your RSS feed updates.

  1. Create a Follow.it Account: Sign up at Follow.it.
  2. Add Your Blog’s RSS Feed:
    • Locate your Blogger RSS feed (e.g., http://yourblogname.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default).
    • Enter the feed URL in Follow.it and customize it as needed.
  3. Set Up Follow.it Output: Under the Outputs section, choose Zapier to connect it to Telegram.

Step 5: Use Zapier to Automate RSS Updates

Zapier acts as the glue between Follow.it and Telegram.

  1. Sign Up for Zapier: Create an account at Zapier.
  2. Create a New Zap:
    • Click Create Zap and choose Follow.it as the trigger app.
    • Select New Feed Item as the trigger event.
  3. Connect Follow.it:
    • Log in to Follow.it through Zapier and select the RSS feed you set up earlier.
  4. Set Telegram as the Action App:
    • Choose Telegram Bot as the action app.
    • Log in using the bot's API Token you saved earlier.
    • Customize the Message:

    Define how your updates will appear in Telegram. For example, include the post title, link, and description:

    New Blog Post: {{title}}
Read it here: {{link}}
  5. Test the Zap: Send a test message to ensure everything works as expected.

Step 6: Testing and Going Live

  1. Test the Full Setup: Publish a test post on your Blogger site. Follow.it will pick up the RSS update, and Zapier will push it to your Telegram channel.
  2. Monitor Results: Ensure the message formatting looks good and that updates post promptly.

Step 7: Wrap-Up

Congratulations! You’ve successfully automated your blogging workflow. Your Telegram channel will now automatically receive updates whenever you publish new content on Blogger.

Benefits of Automating RSS Updates to Telegram

  • Save Time: No need to manually share links or updates.
  • Engage Followers: Keep your audience informed in real-time.
  • Monetize Effectively: Use the channel to promote products, affiliate links, or paid content.

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Conclusion

This automation setup is a game-changer for bloggers and content creators. By leveraging Follow.it, Zapier, and a custom Telegram bot, you can streamline your workflow, save time, and boost engagement with your followers.

💡 Pro Tip: Combine this strategy with other automation tools like Buffer or Canva for a complete content management solution.

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