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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

SMTP by Zapier – sending emails through mail servers

Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simple_Mail_Transfer_Protocol) defines Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) as "a communication protocol for electronic mail transmission." Simply put, SMTP allows email client apps to send emails. Zapier allows you to connect to many commonly used mail clients apps such as Gmail or Zoho Mail. You may, however, have access to your own mail server and want to send emails independently. You can use SMTP by Zapier for precisely that purpose. SMTP by Zapier acts in a similar way to Email by Zapier; however, you can send emails without volume, recipient, and file size restrictions.

It may be useful to elaborate first of all on what the difference is between a mail client and a mail server. The mail server is the software that runs on a computer server that processes email communications, for example, Microsoft Server Exchange. You can read more about mail...