Find the existing post record first
Check whether a post is already in your log before adding another update.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Look up spreadsheet row
Finds the first row in a google spreadsheet where a cell's entire content exactly matches the query string, searching within a specified a1 notation range or the first sheet by default.
Why this helps
Repeated updates can create duplicate rows when the team cannot quickly find the original post record.
- Check for an existing exact-match record
- Reduce duplicate tracking entries
- Use a stable post identifier supplied in the request
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect BulkPublish and Google Sheets once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation that looks up the received post identifier in the tracking sheet and reports the result.
- 3Choose the Notis webhook trigger and send a real post identifier to it.
- 4Choose where Notis should send run reports.
- 5Test with one known post and confirm the matching row is found.
Questions about this workflow
What identifier should I send?
Use a value that appears exactly in the selected search range, such as a post URL or an internal ID included in your records.
Does the lookup update the row?
No. This action finds the first exact match. Use an update action in a separate workflow if you need to change cells.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link BulkPublish to Google Sheets. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
BulkPublish triggers
Google Sheets actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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Clear spreadsheet values
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