Summary
In this chapter, we started with an overview of the principles of BPA and how we can use it to increase productivity. We discussed how applications integrate using APIs and transfer data between them. We then introduced Zapier, a no-code tool that integrates with thousands of business apps to help you automate tasks without the need for developers. We presented the key terms used on the Zapier platform and covered how to choose the right pricing plan for your business needs. Then, we discussed how to set up a Zapier account and familiarize yourself with navigating the platform. Lastly, we covered how to customize the various available settings.
You now know how to choose the right Zapier pricing plan for your business, set up your Zapier account, navigate the Zapier platform with ease, and customize your settings.
In the next chapter, we will cover how to use the principles of BPA to improve our processes before we jump into automating them. We’ll then discuss how to strategize and plan a workflow in preparation for building a Zap and how to explore Zapier’s ecosystem of app integrations and use its features.