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Automate It with Zapier

By : Kelly Goss
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Automate It with Zapier

By: Kelly Goss

Overview of this book

Zapier is an emerging no-code workflow automation technology that enables organizations to connect their cloud-based and web applications and automate data transfer between them. Zapier's built-in features and flexibility allow users to integrate thousands of business applications and create simple to complex automation to reduce time spent on repetitive tasks, thereby increasing productivity. This book is a must-have for business owners, their employees, and independent freelancers and contractors looking to use Zapier for business process automation. The book takes a hands-on approach to implementation and associated problem-solving methodologies that will have you up-and-running and productive in no time while leveling up your automation skills. You'll discover how to plan your automation building for optimal results, what are the native features available in Zapier, and the applications that connect with it, as well as how to optimally configure your workflows to automate your processes in as few steps as possible. Finally, you'll find out how to create advanced workflow automation from scratch and learn how to troubleshoot issues. By the end of this Zapier book, you'll be able to build your own advanced workflow automation using Zapier, addressing the key pain points encountered in businesses with manual and repetitive tasks.
Table of Contents (29 chapters)
1
Section 1: Getting Started with Zapier
7
Section 2: Customizing Your Zaps with Built-in Apps by Zapier – Functionality and Practical Uses
15
Section 3: Using the Features of the Formatter by Zapier Built-In App
21
Section 4: Getting the Most Out of Zapier – Business Automation Examples

SMS by Zapier – sending text messages

Using the SMS by Zapier built-in app, you can send 153-character-length text messages by SMS (Short Message Service) through mobile phone cellular networks. This app allows you to send a limited number of SMS messages to specified UK or US numbers that you own or have access to. Although you can't use the app for mass marketing or external reminders, it is useful for sending internal team notifications or reminders to yourself. Here are a few examples of how to use the SMS by Zapier app:

  • Get an SMS when you make a sale in your Shopify e-commerce store.
  • Get an SMS reminder before a Google Calendar meeting event.
  • Get a daily SMS with the day's weather prediction using Weather by Zapier.

These are just a few ways to use SMS by Zapier; however; the possibilities are endless.

You can use the SMS by Zapier app in combination with other Zapier built-in apps that we covered in Chapter 7, Getting Started with...