Make.com is an automation platform that helps connect various services and tools using simple workflows. Instead of manually posting updates, it can integrate an RSS feed with various platforms to automatically distribute new content as soon as it's published.
Prerequisites
Step 1: Create an RSS Feed with RSS.app
1. Copy the URL of any website, social media page, or other online source you want to track.
2. Paste the URL into our RSS Generator.
If the site is highly customizable or you just want more control over what to include in the feed, try using our RSS Builder.
3. Click Generate.
4. Your RSS feed should be ready within 20 seconds. Click Save to my Feeds to save it.
Use filters to customize the content that appears in your feed. You can exclude/include posts based on keywords, add custom text, replace text, etc.
Once the feed is generated and customized, copy the XML feed URL.
Step 2: Create a new Scenario in Make.com
Now that your XML feed URL is ready, it’s time to create a scenario in Make.com.
A scenario is an automation workflow that connects apps and performs actions based on triggers.
Log into Make.com.
Click Create a new scenario.
Name your scenario (e.g., "RSS to X Automation").
Step 3: Connect your RSS feed to Make.com
Next, we’ll set up Make.com to monitor your RSS feed and trigger new posts when updates are detected.
1. In the scenario editor, click + to add a module. Search for RSS and select Watch RSS Feed Items.
2. Configure the RSS module:
RSS Feed URL: Paste your RSS feed link.
Max number of returned items: Choose how many new posts to fetch at a time (start with 5-10 to avoid timeout errors).
3. Click Save, then choose where Make.com should begin processing items (e.g., from the most recent post).
Step 4: Add Actions to Your Scenario
Once you have set up the RSS feed module, add additional actions that fit your specific needs:
Data Storage: Store feed data in Google Sheets or Airtable to organize and analyze the information.
Content Management Systems (CMS): Automatically post content from your RSS feed into your CMS (such as WordPress, Webflow, or Shopify) to keep your website updated.
Task Management: Add tasks to tools like Trello, Asana, or ClickUp when new items are added to the RSS feed.
CRM Integration: Feed new data into CRM systems like HubSpot or Salesforce to keep track of updates relevant to your business.
Zapier Integration: Use Zapier alongside Make.com to connect with even more services, enabling workflows that extend RSS functionality across platforms.
Check out our step-by-step guides on importing RSS feed items into a webhook, X / Twitter, and Google Sheets.
Step 5: Configure Automation Frequency
Choose how frequently you want the scenario to run (e.g., every 15 minutes, hourly, daily).
Activate the scenario so that Make.com automatically retrieves the latest RSS feed items and performs the actions you’ve set up.
Test and Monitor Your Workflow
Once the scenario is active, Make.com will process new items from your RSS feed based on the schedule.
Monitor the scenario through Make.com's dashboard to ensure everything is working correctly.