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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

Pluralizing words

It is sometimes handy to convert a word from a singular format to a plural format. You can change any English word to plural using the Formatter by Zapier Text action event with the Pluralize transform function.

Here is an example of when you can use this transform option.

You might have an e-commerce store that uses the WooCommerce platform. When customers buy from you, you might want to follow up purchases with an email on a more personal level, with text formatted to read better. Let's say your customer purchases six red t-shirts but your WooCommerce site lists the product as red t-shirt; you could use the Pluralize transform function to change the text to red t-shirts based on how many the customer ordered. Your email will then read better, with 6 red t-shirts.

Next, let's review how to set up an action step with the Pluralize transform option.

Setting up the Text action event with the Pluralize transform option

Use the Text action event...