Automatic MetaFilter Mention Tracking
Every hour, WebRun checks MetaFilter and AskMetaFilter for new posts or comments mentioning your brand or product, creates a Trello card for each one with a link back to the thread, and messages the team on WhatsApp when a new mention comes in.
How do I track mentions of my brand on MetaFilter?
WebRun checks MetaFilter and AskMetaFilter every hour for new posts or comments mentioning your brand, creates a Trello card for each one with a link back to the thread, and messages the team on WhatsApp when a new mention comes in. It never comments on MetaFilter itself, so every reply still comes from a person.
- No MetaFilter mention sits unnoticed in a thread you don't check
- The team works from one Trello queue instead of searching manually
- WhatsApp catches urgent mentions as soon as they post
Built for Brand marketing teams · PR teams · community managers · customer support teams
What does WebRun do on every run?
The exact actions WebRun takes, in order - in plain language, so you can adjust anything.
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WebRun signs in and gets to work
Opens
www.metafilter.com/user/loginin a real browser with your saved login - no setup, no API keys. -
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Metafilter - check for new mentions of your brand
metafilter.com
WebRun opens Metafilter to check for new mentions of your brand. - Search MetaFilter and AskMetaFilter for your brand or product name
- Open each new matching post or comment
- Note the thread, author, and context
Done when Every new mention since the last check has been found.
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Trello - create a follow-up card
trello.com
WebRun opens Trello to create a follow-up card. - Create a card on the mentions board for each new one
- Add the thread link, author, and a short summary
- Sort the card into the right list by topic
Done when Every new mention has a Trello card ready for someone to pick up.
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WhatsApp - message the team
whatsapp.com
WebRun opens WhatsApp to message the team. - Message the team when a new mention comes in
- Include the thread topic and a link to the Trello card
- Skip the message if nothing new was found
Done when The team has been notified of every new mention.
How is each run configured?
Secure by default
Connect once, stays signed in
WebRun signs in once and keeps each session in a persistent environment, so every run picks up right where it left off.
Every action is checked against this policy before it runs.
Questions, answered
Does WebRun comment on MetaFilter threads?
No. It only finds mentions and logs them. Commenting or replying on MetaFilter is left entirely to a person on your team.
Does this cover AskMetaFilter too?
Yes. It checks both MetaFilter's main site and AskMetaFilter for anything mentioning your brand or product.
What happens once someone handles a mention?
Move its Trello card to a Done list. WebRun won't recreate a card for a mention it has already logged.
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