The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Get started Here, I'll explain what AI automation actually is, why it's useful, and how you can start using it to offload all the worst parts of your job, so you can focus on the human stuff. Benefits of AI automation You're probably already envisioning all the ways AI automation could make your life easier.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 8, 2025

Make your own custom AI chatbot Try Zapier Interfaces I've spent countless hours using both apps in my personal and professional life. There have been major upgrades to both apps since I first started using them, so I dug into each one again to see how their features stack up.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 7, 2025

It's happening on your website, in your inbox, through social media, at events, or across dozens of other tools your team relies on every day. Zapier is the most connected AI orchestration platform—integrating with thousands of apps from partners like Google, Salesforce, and Microsoft. CRM automation is all about working smarter.

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StartupNation

JULY 22, 2025

Career reinvention is a powerful journey, and this article showcases real-world examples from successful entrepreneurs. Drawing on insights from experts across various fields, these stories highlight the diverse paths to professional transformation. The impact of this continuous reinvention has been profound.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 3, 2025

Long gone are the days of humans taking notes during meetings. Combine user interfaces, data tables, and logic with thousands of apps to build and automate anything you can imagine. Sign up for free to use this app, and thousands more, with Zapier. But you still need to do something with those insights.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 10, 2025

Instead of creating a social media strategy that drives users off the app and onto your website (which most platforms penalize brands for), TikTok lets brands upload their product catalog and tag products in their posts. The algorithm and snappy content style means I've found it much easier to get views and build an audience there.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 29, 2025

5 things you should automate today Start automating I've been using and writing about graphic design apps since Photoshop was available on physical disks, and while I enjoy Canva, it isn't my go-to tool in most situations. It's an app that can fit almost any workflow or budget. It's not even the design app I use.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 4, 2025

We independently review every app we recommend in our best apps lists. Promote and publish your WordPress articles with automation Learn how If you're looking for a WordPress SEO plugin to improve your chances of ranking higher in the search results, you've come to the right place. Learn more.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

Today you can make calls using FaceTime, Messenger, WhatsApp, or dozens of other call apps, and virtual phone systems do the same for your office number. Download an app to start making calls from a desktop, laptop, and mobile phone in a matter of minutes. Reports of the landline phone's demise are only slightly exaggerated.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

Boost your team's productivity Automate your CRM Turns out, a CRM (customer relationship management) app is like my fantasy setup, but for people with actual responsibilities. Your database—automated Store, edit, share, and automate data all in one tool. Table of contents: What is a CRM? Why is a CRM system important?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

I used to work at a children's shoe store, and we kept all our customer information on index cards (.yeah). I tested both apps to see how their features compare and what teams they're best for. Needless to say, little Suzie didn't get a new pair of shoes in her Easter basket, and we lost a sale. user/month* Premium: $57.50/user/month*

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

All saved posts end up in Collabwriting's Inbox, which you can organize further using themed boards and tags like "AI positioning" or "Thought leadership." But maintaining a consistent LinkedIn presence while juggling client deadlines is absolutely exhausting. month (billed annually); Business plan from $12.36/profile/month

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 30, 2025

We independently review every app we recommend in our best apps lists. This year, to help you avoid analysis paralysis, I researched more than 50 free invoicing apps and spent several days testing the top contenders. When you click some of the links on this page, we may earn a commission. Learn more.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 1, 2025

Done right, it's a great way to come up with new ideas and solutions to tricky problems, outline an article or presentation, and generally just get your thoughts in order. Pen and paper set a very high bar to clear, but these are the six best mind mapping apps that manage to clear it.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 18, 2025

In a perfect world, we'd have our documents all neatly organized in a centralized location. We have documents, PDF files, emails, forms, and more… all scattered across different apps. Combine user interfaces, data tables, and logic with thousands of apps to build and automate anything you can imagine.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 13, 2025

I wanted to find the tools that actually deliver on their promise to streamline all that stuff they promise to streamline and help you and your team reclaim time, enhance accuracy, and give you crystal clear control over your outgoing cash. One size definitely does not fit all in this world. Getting paid is great, but paying others?

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 1, 2025

Combine user interfaces, data tables, and logic with thousands of apps to build and automate anything you can imagine. Sign up for free to use this app, and thousands more, with Zapier. Until I can clone my brain and upload it to a computer (or to an agent ), I still need to attend meetings to move the needle forward on big projects.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 9, 2025

Invoices come in from all over: think your email, cloud folders, and payment processors. Someone has to process them and make sure it all ends up in your accounting system. Zapier is the most connected AI orchestration platform—integrating with thousands of apps from partners like Google, Salesforce, and Microsoft. Learn more.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Your database—automated Store, edit, share, and automate data all in one tool. But its real strength is that, unlike a physical planner or to-do list, you can connect Podio to all your other business-critical apps with Zapier. Sign up for free to use this app, and thousands more, with Zapier.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

Those are all examples of email marketing. Zapier is the most connected AI orchestration platform—integrating with thousands of apps from partners like Google, Salesforce, and Microsoft. Next, you get a thank-you discount on poodle carriers for giving a five-star review. Every industry benefits from email marketing. Learn more.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 20, 2025

A lot of AI chatbots all feel the same. I've been using both apps side-by-side for a few months now, so let's look at what sets the two tools apart. Sure, they use different models under the hood, but whether you're using ChatGPT , Meta AI , or Google Gemini , the experience is pretty similar.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 10, 2025

Connect your project management software to your other apps Make your job easier We really could have used RACI. A few weeks back, in a burst of misguided optimism, I found myself in an escape room with eight of my most brilliant friends. Want to jump straight to creating your own RACI chart? Grab our free RACI templates , and get started.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 7, 2025

Table of contents How to set up an on-call agent Set up your agent's instructions Configure your action apps Test and turn on your agent Before you begin Make sure your team's on-call rotation schedule is clearly set up in your Google Calendar. Learn more. To set up a new calendar, open your Google Calendar.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 15, 2025

There's a lot of advice out there about the connection between timing and productivity: articles—including Zapier's own —suggesting "X things to do in the morning/afternoon/evening" to stay productive all day long. But timing isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. What's my chronotype?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Get started But pair Claude with Zapier, and it becomes part of something bigger: an AI orchestration engine that connects your apps, data, and logic across your entire processes. Combine user interfaces, data tables, and logic with thousands of apps to build and automate anything you can imagine. It only takes a few minutes to set up.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

From CRMs to helpdesks, project management platforms, and beyond, it's down to IT to manage those apps, assign seats, and monitor their infrastructure. But when those apps don't work well together or connect through an integration, IT teams end up with fragmented systems and siloed apps. The result?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 23, 2025

See how the different models supported in our ChatGPT integration stack up below: Note: Scroll all the way to the right to see details on all available models in the table below. The list of things ChatGPT can do is pretty much endless at this point. Table of contents Which model should you use with our ChatGPT integration?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

And over time, consistently high organic reach means more opportunities for engagement, brand awareness, and even conversions—all without paying a cent. "One day, I wrote a short story of a failed SMS campaign and what we took away from it. "One day, I wrote a short story of a failed SMS campaign and what we took away from it.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 10, 2025

Connect your project management software to your other apps Make your job easier Add that to the "pudding will get hot when heated" warning and the trademark "shower cap fits only one head" disclaimer, and you've got yourself an era in which communication plans are not only a helpful organizational tool but a very necessary one.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 10, 2025

In 2016, I spent days designing a client's website in WordPress. Website building apps are also increasingly comprehensive, including not just design tools but also support for eCommerce, lead generation, marketing, and analytics. (With a physical copy of HTML for Dummies next to my keyboard, of course.)

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 20, 2025

AI note taking apps are fast becoming the standard because they remove the need to take hurried notes, allowing you to stay present in conversations. I use Fathom for all my client meetings, but while shopping for the best AI meeting assistant , I tried Fireflies—which, turns out, is a strong contender.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 27, 2011

We all read them to get a sense of what is going on in the world, peeling back layers of the old world in which media was too scripted. By definition, you read blogs. People often ask me why I started blogging. This post originally ran on TechCrunch. Absofuckinglutely. It really started simply enough. accessibility.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

and gathered insights from real estate professionals who actually use these things every day to find the ultimate CRM for real estate agents. and gathered insights from real estate professionals who actually use these things every day to find the ultimate CRM for real estate agents.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 3, 2025

With all the hype around AI, it'd be easy to forget that AI tools have existed for a while now. I use some of these apps daily as a prompt to make my writing more concise and, hopefully, more enjoyable. I considered dozens of apps and did in-depth testing on the top contenders to narrow it down to these six apps.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 11, 2025

I spent a bunch of time in each of these apps, and here's how the Airtable vs. Google Sheets showdown went. Though both can do many similar things, Airtable is a database app and Google Sheets is a spreadsheet app.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Even after Fowler’s article came to the forefront and investors Freada and Mitch Kapor broke ranks with their silent co-investors in their now-famous open letter , things didn’t get better. The company’s bad behavior was nothing new. They got worse. They blame everything in their life on somebody else. Good luck,” Kalanick told his driver.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 30, 2025

If you were to fill all 18,278 available columns, your sheet would be limited to approximately 547 rows (10,000,000/18,278 ≈ 547) to stay within the 10 million cell cap. Google Sheets boasts a staggering 10 million cell limit. Once you get to ZZZ, it's time for a nap anyway. What is the character limit for Google Sheets cells?

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