The Zapier Blog

JUNE 15, 2025

Zoho is a cloud-based software suite like Microsoft Office or Google Workspace. For example, sales and marketing teams might use Zoho CRM to organize contact info and manage relationships with current and prospective customers, whereas accounting teams may rely on Zoho Books to manage their financial operations.

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

TL;DR) AWeber Alternatives at a glance Tool Best For Key Advantage Starting Price Rating Campaign Monitor by Marigold Design-focused brands Intuitive drag-and-drop editor with exceptional templates, prebuilt automated journeys Free plan; paid from $12/month 4.7/5 Let’s go. (TL;DR)

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

TL;DR) GetResponse alternatives at a glance Tool Best For Key Advantage Starting Price Rating Campaign Monitor by Marigold Professional design-focused businesses Superior deliverability, drag-and-drop email builder, and prebuilt automated journeys Free plan; pricing starts at $12 USD/month 4.6/5 Let’s go. (TL;DR)

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

Plug-and-play hardware, intuitive software portals, and helpful onboarding are all big pluses. Integrations: Integrations with CRMs, messaging, live chat, help desk, and other software can provide a deeper understanding of the customer and increase employee productivity. All of the platforms reviewed include unlimited U.S.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 13, 2025

That's why I set out to find the absolute best accounts payable software. With that, let's dive into the top accounts payable software available today. With that, let's dive into the top accounts payable software available today. There's no one single best AP automation software.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

Agentic AI vs. generative AI vs. AI agents Best described as Capabilities Limitations Generative AI A smart autocomplete Generates responses based on training data No internet access, no real-world action, purely reactive AI agents Autonomous task-doers Can take limited actions (e.g., It also logs all the relevant details in the CRM.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 20, 2025

I order groceries, get food delivered, map out how long the drive is to Barnes & Noble, and check the weather to confirm that staying inside is the best course of action—all from my cozy corner of the couch. An API is like a digital mediator that enables different software applications to talk to each other and exchange information.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 11, 2025

The AI terms you should actually know I've done my best to make these descriptions as easy to understand as possible without getting too into the weeds. You could tell an agentic AI system to "secure me the best flight" or "debug this codebase," and it could do it with minimal further human prompting.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 11, 2025

Google Sheets basically translated the time-tested spreadsheet format popularized by Microsoft Excel into a web app. At 1,000 records across any number of bases, Airtable's free version isn't even in the same groove as Google Sheets in terms of free data allowance. But not a lot else.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

A CRM is your prized possession in real estate. and gathered insights from real estate professionals who actually use these things every day to find the ultimate CRM for real estate agents. Here's everything you need to know about the best real estate CRMs on the market.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 4, 2019

That Google document provides cut and pasteable text I can share with other investors, based on their stage, focus, and appetite. . Excel and Google simply aren’t going to cut it if you expect to build a high quality institutional investor base.” . 2) Market . 4) Originate investments.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

What I want to answer with this post (long though it may be) is: Why did Web 2.0 Brands didn’t advertise their web pages they advertised “AOL Keywords.&# If you were a newly minted, venture-backed consumer Internet company you had to have a deal with AOL to reach your customers. Social Networking in Web 1.0.

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Paul G. Silva

JUNE 14, 2023

We combine software and robotics to allows businesses to send real pen & ink handwritten notes at scale, directly from their current CRM system. Cambridge Blockchain Cambridge Blockchain makes digital identity enterprise software for financial institutions. InstaFreebie Accelerating great stories and big ideas.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

He exited the business, we’re still best of friends. And then, 2017, I got on the ServiceTitan CRM. Tommy Mello: Integrator, then 2017, we’ve got an amazing, we were on our fifth CRM and we found ServiceTitan. Tommy Mello: The ServiceTitan, the CRM. So, I decided to take on the debt in 2010, and be solo.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

One of the first decisions we had to make in setting up our new VC fund, Versatile Venture Capital , was our CRM and marketing technology infrastructure. . HubSpot replicated all the major functionality we were using from all the CRM/martech tools I just mentioned. Our historic salestech and marketing tech stack was: CRM : Salesforce.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Grand View Research pegged the sales force automation software market alone at $7.29 Pilot AI is developing a tool for sales reps that automatically translates call recordings into structured data that then directly updates a customer relationship management (CRM) system. billion in 2019. and Microsoft’s Viva Sales also do this.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 12, 2017

As a globally focussed LP in early stage VC funds, we at Blue Future Partners have observed a growing trend of firms investing substantially in software tools, whether developing proprietary solutions or adopting off the shelf tools. But what tools are they using themselves to automate their own processes?

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

I had just returned from living in Japan where I witnessed the hugely successful launch of i-mode by NTT DoCoMo so I knew the potential that the mobile web would ultimately bring, but I saw so many flaws in the launch of WAP. or “tell us what you’re doing about location-based services?&# ). It came to me. Enter Apple.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 14, 2024

Design teams adopted design systems and moved from local, single-player design tools to browser-based ones like Figma. This capability is not just translating design concepts into code; it’s also doing it with an awareness of the latest trends, applying best practices, and leveraging existing frameworks.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Part I, Team) Tact was founded by Chuck Ganapathi , who was formerly the SVP of Products at Salesforce.com having led initiatives like their chat product, CRM and mobile. For six years before that he was at Siebel who was the market leader in CRM before Salesforce, and he has both a masters in product design from Stanford and an MBA.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 23, 2020

For example, if you need a web developer to build the backend of your eCommerce platform, your candidate will need more advanced education and training than a social media intern. Zoom, a software that hosts virtual meetings, saw its share price nearly double due to the increased usage.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 6, 2024

Anyone – yes, even you – can build a web app, saving you both time and money. This may surprise you, but the best app designer for your company oftentimes is not the person with the most software development skills on your team. No, you don’t need to use Figma or similar design software.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

No two service-based businesses are alike, which means it can be hard to find an appointment scheduling app that works for you. Regardless of your booking management needs, the best appointment scheduling software should present your business in a professional light while simplifying the booking process on both ends.

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Tomasz Tunguz

MAY 26, 2025

AI Level Use Case Description Chat-Based AI Find the best Italian restaurant in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco. Browser-Based AI Deep research queries, such as estimating the market size of data center construction. Computer-Based AI Transcribe a video call and upload the notes to an investment memo.

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Y Combinator

MAY 8, 2019

HubSpot builds software for marketing, sales, and customer service. HubSpot builds software for marketing, sales, and customer service. I am an introvert, and I just try to manage it as best I can. Brian Halligan [05:12] – We didn’t actually chat that day based on the scouting report. All right, here we go.

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StartupNation

JULY 9, 2025

This is where a strong CRM can save the day. Bringing everything into one place, a CRM streamlines your business processes to build stronger, more profitable customer relationships. Let’s take a closer look at why small businesses need a CRM and what to look for when picking a tool. Start or grow your business with the #1 CRM.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

Klaviyo is best for growing eCommerce brands looking for a full marketing automation solution. Klaviyo tinyEmail eCommerce ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Klaviyo is better for most eCommerce shops; its automation, personalization, and AI features make it a more versatile platform; its integrated CRM is a bonus.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

As a dedicated tool class, however, predictive analytics software helps analysts of all kinds see what past data says about the future. Standalone utility: It should be accessible on its own without a subscription to a broader software product like a CRM or an ERP. It should also be able to apply native predictive models.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 2, 2025

It wasn't about some mythical magic button—those rarely exist in enterprise software. Best native Salesforce automation tools Best external Salesforce automation tools Integrate your favorite Salesforce with Zapier What is Salesforce automation? Table of contents: What is Salesforce automation? The real goal?

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 18, 2021

According to data from Invespcro , 80% of marketing automation users have an increase in the number of leads and 91% of marketers based on another’s study have considered automation played a great role in promotion. Related: How to Use CRM and Marketing Automation to Improve Your Scalability. Get it if you want to save time.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

With so many software products available on the market nowadays, it feels like small business entrepreneurs have gotten used to working with multiple apps to take care of things like scheduling appointments, getting paid by customers, relationship management, and nurturing leads. Manage your client base. Here’s what I found.

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David Teten VC

OCTOBER 31, 2024

We specialize in B2B enterprise software and fintech, leveraging our team’s deep expertise in these sectors. I started as a software engineer and transitioned into leadership roles within fintech. While our firm has grown, our focus on building great management teams and driving innovation remains at the core of what we do.

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