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JULY 17, 2025

Credit cards accepted: Both Stripe and PayPal can accept all major credit cards. Varied transaction types: Whichever app you choose, you'll be able to check out customers online, in person, or via manual credit card input (though both slightly upcharge for manually entered transactions). Learn more about how it works.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Automation used to be the best way to do that. 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. Now, I delegate to AI automation. Table of contents: What is AI automation?

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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

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. Smoother team collaboration Sales, marketing, and support all rely on CRM data—but handoffs between teams can get messy.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 24, 2025

That's how Git branching works—everyone can experiment freely, and then combine their best work. Repository : This is where all coding projects are stored. Move projects across AI apps. This article was originally published in August 2021 by Justin Pot. How does GitHub work? Learn more.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 29, 2025

If you're throwing together a quick social media graphic, making a poster for an upcoming event, or even creating a presentation, Canva is one of the best design tools you can use—but it isn't the only one. That's personal preference, of course, but I feel it puts me in a good position to talk about the best apps like Canva.

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StartupNation

JULY 22, 2025

Career reinvention is a powerful journey, and this article showcases real-world examples from successful entrepreneurs. But for me, it was the unexpected permission slip I needed to go all in. Here was the best part: The startup served the performing arts industry and that same summer of 2007, the iPhone was released.

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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. Your stream appears in the Live tab of the mobile app—and in some cases, the For You page. Free video editors.

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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 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. There's no one perfect solution when it comes to the best free invoicing tools. Learn more.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 15, 2025

Investing in a unified platform—where all your apps are connected via a shared system—can simplify data management, prevent silos, streamline communication, and reduce operating costs. Zoho has approximately one zillion apps that cover you across your organization, and here, I'll walk you through everything on offer.

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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. You can keep track of all your equipment in one place and link issues to related objects. user/month* Premium: $57.50/user/month*

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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. Getting started with VoIP is super simple. Select your phone number(s).

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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. But getting reliable, up-to-date, useful information is tricky.

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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." It's hands-down the best LinkedIn marketing tool I've used for turning vague ideas (or no ideas) into scroll-stopping posts with the help of AI.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 24, 2025

If you'd asked me a year ago whether I could turn my barely-there coding knowledge into fully functional apps, internal tools, and custom widgets without hiring a developer, I would've smiled politely and quietly choked on my LaCroix. I ultimately settled on Bolt as the best vibe coding tool for the job.

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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. What makes the best mind map software?

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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

That's why I set out to find the absolute best accounts payable software. 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.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

Those are all examples of email marketing. In this guide to email marketing automation, we'll walk you through what it is, how it works, best practices, and how you can get the most out of it with Zapier. Email marketing automation best practices Email marketing requires a battle plan. Learn more.

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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.

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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. You can now source data from ChatGPT, do analysis, and create interactive charts, all in a matter of seconds.

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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. Free RACI chart templates Benefits of a RACI chart RACI chart examples and use cases How to create a RACI matrix RACI model best practices RACI model alternatives What is the RACI model?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

We use them so often, in fact, that it blows my mind that none of the major chat apps come with them by default. In no particular order, here are 22 of our team's go-to Slack emoji—you can download them all here. But if all you want is a quick "yes" or "no" to a question, our Y and N emoji get the job done.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Table of contents: Free CRM template for Google Sheets How to build a CRM in Google Sheets in 4 steps Connect Google Sheets to your other apps with Zapier Graduate to a simple CRM Free CRM template for Google Sheets To follow along with this process, I've created a free Google Sheets CRM template you can use.

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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. Sporadic; often late night (8 p.m.

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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.

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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. The best part? These Zaps help.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 30, 2025

Promote and publish your WordPress articles with automation Learn how So, if you're looking for a WordPress form plugin to quickly create contact forms, online surveys, registration forms, or applications, you've come to the right place. There are plenty of lists of the best WordPress form plugins, so what makes this one different?

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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. It organically garnered over 20k views—all because it was relatable and useful. Is organic reach dead? This is a common topic in Reddit threads and marketing forums.

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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. M tokens for text; $20/M tokens for audio o4-mini Affordable reasoning and logic Text, Images Text 200,000 tokens $4.40/M

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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

" away from Showcase Showdown glory, I drafted a meticulous battle plan for how I would crush all the people who think a toaster oven costs the same as a Camry. By using one, you're basically copying off the smart kid in class—you'll hit all the marks without having to think too hard. What does a project plan look like?

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 10, 2025

Website building apps are also increasingly comprehensive, including not just design tools but also support for eCommerce, lead generation, marketing, and analytics. Sell more and keep your customers happy Automate your eCommerce Wix and Squarespace are two of the most popular website-building apps. Wix is best for small businesses.

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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. They summarize meetings.

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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. APIs also perform a lot of the heavy lifting for programming new apps. Think about your favorite weather app.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 7, 2025

And let's be honest, who has time to read through dozens of articles just to find the three that actually matter to you or your audience? This agent processes lists of news article links, summarizes each story, and categorizes them into an organized report—all automatically delivered to Google Docs. Summarize each article.

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