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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

Weather by Zapier – using weather conditions in your Zaps

The Weather by Zapier built-in app gives you access to weather conditions in a specified area, based on latitude and longitude coordinates. You can use it to get daily weather notifications and only to trigger if it will rain that day (for your local area based on your Zapier timezone settings). You can also search for current weather conditions and tomorrow's forecast for a specified location. This app is handy to use personally or if you and your team work outdoors, for example, if you work in the construction, landscaping, or dog walking industries. Weather by Zapier is best used with a notification action in subsequent steps, such as sending an email or SMS.

Important note

The Weather by Zapier app uses the timezone settings specified in your account to run accurate triggers and search actions. Ensure that your timezone settings have been adjusted accordingly.

Weather by Zapier can be used as both...