Integration2023-07-08Updated September 24, 20263 min

Connect Buska to Slack

By Tristan Berguer

Step-by-step guide to integrating Buska with Slack so your team receives brand mention notifications directly in your chosen.

Connect Buska to Slack to receive notifications whenever someone mentions your brand online, directly in your team's Slack channel. This guide walks you through the setup process step by step.

Prerequisites

Slack notifications are included on every Buska.io plan, starting with Starter. No specific upgrade is required to access the Slack integration feature.

Step 1: Configuring Buska.io

Log into your Buska.io account and head to the settings by navigating to Notifications and Teams. Here, you'll find an option to connect to Slack. Click this to initiate the integration process.

The Easiest and Quickest Solution

Step 2: Creating a Webhook in Slack

Select a Channel: Choose the Slack channel where you wish to receive notifications.
Navigate to Integrations: Go to the "Integrations" section and click on "Add Automation".
Workflow Creation: Click on "Create a Workflow", select "From a webhook" from the screen that appears. Click on "Configure Variables" and enter your desired variable name. Remember this name, as you'll need to use it later. Click "Finish" and then "Continue".

Step 3: Setting Up the Notification Message

Add a Message Step: On the right side, click on "Message" followed by "Send a message to a channel" to set up notification delivery to a channel.
Configure the Message: Select the channel where you want the message to be sent. Use the same variable name you configured earlier. After setting this up, click on "Save" and then on "Publish".

The Other Solution

Step 2: Creating an app in Slack

Go to api.slack.com/apps
Create a new app
Add feature: "incoming webhooks"

Congratulations!

You have successfully set up Buska.io to send notifications to your selected Slack channel. Now, whenever someone mentions your brand online, you'll receive an alert directly in Slack.

This integration streamlines your monitoring process, ensuring you're always informed about what's being said about your brand without having to constantly check different platforms.

Get started with Buska's Slack integration today.

Start free trial

No credit card required

5-minute setup

Cancel anytime

Frequently asked questions

What if I don't see the option to connect to Slack in my Buska.io settings?

Slack integration is available on every Buska.io plan, so this is usually a display issue, not a plan limitation. Try refreshing the page, or contact Buska.io support for further assistance.

How can I change the Slack channel for Buska.io notifications after setup?

If you wish to change the Slack channel where you receive Buska.io notifications, you'll need to create a new webhook in Slack for the desired channel and then update the integration settings in Buska.io with the new webhook URL. Remember to disable the previous webhook in Slack to prevent duplicate notifications.

Can I customize the content of the notifications sent to Slack?

Yes, you can customize the notification content by adjusting the variable name and message template during the webhook and workflow setup in Slack. This allows you to tailor the notifications to include the specific information your team needs.

How fast does Buska deliver Slack notifications?

As soon as a scan runs and finds a new match, Buska pushes it to Slack right away. How often that scan runs depends on your plan: hourly on Scale, every 3 hours on Growth, and daily on Starter (plus a welcome scan at signup).

Can I route different Buska signals to different Slack channels?

Yes. The Buska Slack integration lets you route different keywords, platforms, or signal tiers to different Slack channels for organized team workflows. Multi-channel routing is available on the Growth plan at $99 per month and above.

Is the Buska Slack integration secure?

Yes. The Buska Slack integration uses OAuth 2.0 with minimal scopes (post message + add reaction in channels you authorize). Buska does not read your existing Slack messages, does not access DMs, and does not store Slack user data beyond the workspace ID and channel ID needed for delivery. All tokens are encrypted at rest with AES-256.

Will I get too many Slack notifications from Buska?

You control every filter. Restrict notifications to HOT signals only if you want a quieter channel, pick the specific platforms that matter, and restrict by keyword or language. Most teams end up tuning this down to a manageable stream rather than a firehose.

How much does the Buska Slack integration cost?

The Buska Slack integration is included on every plan at no extra cost. Buska plans start at $49 per month (Starter, 5 signals, 1 Slack channel), $99 per month (Growth, 15 signals, multi-channel), and $249 per month (Scale, 30 signals, advanced routing). All plans include a 7-day free trial.