Step-by-Step Guide: Adding Trendos RSS Feed to Google Chat
Trendos Team•March 15, 2025•5 min read
Learn how to set up a new room in Google Chat, add an RSS feed, and invite your colleagues for updates. This comprehensive guide walks you through the entire process of integrating Trendos updates into your team's communication workflow. Combined with Trendos Smart Product Alerts, you will have competitor intelligence delivered directly where your team collaborates.
Setting Up Your Google Chat Room
Step 1: Create a New Room
- Open Google Chat on your desktop or mobile device
- On the left sidebar, click the "+" (plus) icon next to Rooms
- Select Create Room from the dropdown menu
- Name your room (e.g., "Competitor Updates")
- Set the privacy to Restricted (invite-only) or Unrestricted
- Click Create to finalize the room setup
Step 2: Invite Your Team
- Click the "Add people & bots" button at the top of the room
- Type the names or email addresses of your team members
- Click Send to add them to the room
Integrating the RSS Feed
Step 3: Set Up the Integration
- Create an account with Zapier or IFTTT if you don't have one
- Create a new automation with the following settings:
- Trigger: RSS Feed Update
- Feed URL: Your Trendos RSS feed URL
- Action: Post a message in Google Chat
- Select your newly created room as the destination
- Test the integration to ensure updates are flowing correctly
Step 4: Managing Your Integration
- Access your Zapier/IFTTT dashboard to manage the automation
- Edit settings or pause the integration as needed
- To unsubscribe, simply delete the automation
Pro Tip
Consider creating separate rooms for different types of updates (e.g., pricing changes, new products, marketing campaigns) to keep your team's notifications organized and relevant.