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Push breaking-news posts out instantly and queue the rest

A Branch checks whether a new post is breaking news; breaking stories are broadcast immediately, everything else is queued for scheduled promotion.

WordPressWordPress BranchBranch SlackSlack EmailEmail Google SheetsGoogle Sheets
~8 min setup used by 1.3k sites
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How it works

Every step, explained

Import the template and this whole chain runs on autopilot — here's exactly what happens on each run.

WordPress → Branch → Slack
5 steps
WordPress
TRIGGER
WordPress · New Post
The workflow starts automatically when a new post is published in WordPress. FlowMattic captures that data for the steps below.
Branch
LOGIC
Branch · Breaking news?
The Branch evaluates "Breaking news?": when it's true the Yes path runs, otherwise the No path runs — two outcomes, one workflow.
Slack
ACTION
Slack · Send Channel Message
On the Yes path (condition met) — Slack — post or Schedule a new message to a specific #channel. Data is mapped from earlier steps; connect your Slack account on import.
Email
ACTION
Email · Send Email
On the Yes path (condition met) — Email — send an email using built-in WP mail function or custom SMTP. Data is mapped from earlier steps; connect your Email account on import.
Google Sheets
ACTION
Google Sheets · New Spreadsheet Row
On the No path (otherwise) — Google Sheets — trigger when a new row is added to the spreadsheet. Data is mapped from earlier steps; connect your Google Sheets account on import.
Why this workflow

Built to own, not to rent

No-code setup

Import the JSON, connect your accounts, and go live in minutes. Every step is pre-mapped — you only add your own credentials.

Runs on your server

Self-hosted on your WordPress install. No per-task fees, no data leaving your infrastructure, no monthly SaaS bill.

Fully customizable

Open it in the visual builder and reshape it — add branches, swap apps, insert filters. A starting point, not a cage.

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