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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

Chapter 22: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices to Enhance Your Productivity

We'll soon be coming to the end of our Zapier coaching journey. We have covered many topics that will help you to create effective workflow automations in your business or for your clients using Zapier. In this chapter, we will discuss the best practices for utilizing Zapier effectively and build on the tips and tricks we learned in each chapter. First, we will recap the steps covered throughout this book to help you with your Zap building. We will also explore a range of tips and tricks that you can use to effectively create workflows in Zapier for top performance.

We will cover the following key topics in this chapter:

  • Best practices for using Zapier effectively
  • Tips and tricks to enhance your use of Zapier

Once you have worked through each of these topics, you will have a better understanding of the best practices to use when building workflow automations in Zapier.