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JULY 1, 2025

I dug deeper into both apps for this article, exploring how each one works in detail to help you choose between them. Whether you're looking for a Mailchimp alternative or are fresh into email marketing, these details will help you decide which app is right for you.

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

Pre-Built Ecommerce Workflows: Deploy ready-to-go automations for welcome series, cart abandonment, browse abandonment, and order confirmations in minutes. “ Campaign Monitor is the best app “ “I have four stores and use Campaign Monitor on all four.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 9, 2025

These apps offer the AI, automation, documentation, and reporting features that you need to keep the lead pipes (the ones pronounced leed , not led ) flowing smoothly. How we evaluate and test apps Our best apps roundups are written by humans who've spent much of their careers using, testing, and writing about software.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 17, 2025

Stripe vs. PayPal FAQ Stripe vs. PayPal at a glance I'm just going to put the bottom line up front: Stripe is the better choice in most situations. As far as I'm concerned, a card swiper is a card swiper—I'm not paying attention to the specific logo on the device when I'm making a purchase.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Plus, imagine chatbots actually understanding your customers' needs, surfacing relevant answers and resources, and knowing when it's time to connect them to a human representative. Working at Zapier means I spend a lot of time thinking about how to make software do my job for me. Automation used to be the best way to do that.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

Learn how These database tools store data: both associated app data (e.g., Firebase is best for vibe coders building flexible, real-time apps who want to work within Google's ecosystem. As a content marketer who's dabbled in building my own tools, I've learned to pick my battles carefully. inventory) and user data (e.g.,

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

Its deep data integration capabilities and robust automation features have made it a go-to solution for many online retailers. While Klaviyo offers decent tools for e-commerce-specific email marketing, online reviews frequently mention struggles with deliverability and support issues.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 7, 2025

It's about keeping that data up to date, ensuring the right people take action at the right time, and creating consistent, scalable workflows across your entire go-to-market motion. Zapier is the most connected AI orchestration platform—integrating with thousands of apps from partners like Google, Salesforce, and Microsoft.

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

5 (12K+ reviews) Zoho Campaigns Zoho ecosystem users Seamless integration with Zoho CRM and apps Free plan; starts at $4/month 4.4/5 5 (12K+ reviews) Zoho Campaigns Zoho ecosystem users Seamless integration with Zoho CRM and apps Free plan; starts at $4/month 4.4/5 Let’s dive in. (TL;DR) 5 (1000+ reviews) 4.4/5

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 11, 2025

Connect your project management software to your other apps Make your job easier If you're a manager looking to cut down on scope creep and make employees like me happier, read on for a breakdown and examples of top project management frameworks that won't leave your team job hunting on LinkedIn at the end of every shift.

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

Disclaimer: The features, pricing, and details mentioned for each product are as of May 2025 and may have changed since then. According to online reviews, many users struggle with ConvertKit’s learning curve and limited customization. We tested 16 alternatives that offer better customization, more powerful automation, and clearer analytics.

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StartupNation

JULY 22, 2025

It’s like breaking out of one shell, only to find oneself in the next one, knowing there’s no going back. It’s like breaking out of one shell, only to find oneself in the next one, knowing there’s no going back. The impact of this continuous reinvention has been profound.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 17, 2025

AI orchestration is the connected, end-to-end application of AI tools, agents, and automations across workflows, teams, and systems. Beyond simply connecting AI tools, you can also orchestrate workflows that wouldn't traditionally include AI by adding it to existing processes. Table of contents: What is AI orchestration?

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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. Decade-ago me would have laughed if I heard myself say this, but TikTok is a solid bet for almost any marketer.

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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

JUNE 2, 2025

Instead, you can connect your custom domain to Gmail. And while you might feel very attached to the email account you opened when you were a pre-teen— dragonmaster93[at]gmail.com does have a nice ring to it—it's time to swap that out for one that ends with your business domain name. Feel free to jump ahead if you want to wing it.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 11, 2025

By connecting your CRM to tools like Google Sheets or Zapier Tables , you can build flexible, automated reports that update in real time—without ever touching the "Upgrade" button. " — Reddit thread "Following along as have been asking myself the same question…. CRMs do a lot of things well. " — Reddit thread. "I

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Think of it as the difference between someone telling you how you'll need to take four rights, a left, go down an alley with no lights, and then turn around three times and click your heels to find their apartment versus them just sending you a dropped pin on a map. This ambiguity is where tasks go to die.

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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. Instead of deploying yards of copper wires spooled out to attached office phones to make and receive calls, virtual calls are made using a broadband internet connection.

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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. At some point, I realized I wasn't just managing a team—I was managing relationships. Table of contents: What is a CRM? Why is a CRM system important?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

But which one should you go with? I tested both apps to see how their features compare and what teams they're best for. I used to work at a children's shoe store, and we kept all our customer information on index cards (.yeah). user/month* Premium: $57.50/user/month* user/month* Premium: $57.50/user/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. For more details on our process, read the full rundown of how we select apps to feature on the Zapier blog.

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JULY 4, 2025

We independently review every app we recommend in our best apps lists. How we evaluate and test apps Our best apps roundups are written by humans who've spent much of their careers using, testing, and writing about software. I didn't just read these apps' marketing materials and customer reviews.

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

Let’s go. (TL;DR) Limited integrations — Some users mention restrictions like the inability to connect with Google Ads, hampering marketing campaign optimization. Ready to discover which email marketing solution might be a better fit for your needs? 5 100+ reviews) What’s “wrong” with GetResponse?

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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. But since early 2025, I've been vibe coding my way to actual tools.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 1, 2025

Mind mapping is a creative way to brainstorm and find connections between different ideas. Pen and paper set a very high bar to clear, but these are the six best mind mapping apps that manage to clear it. " Some ideas will also connect back to other ideas. "Family " "Burgers" could link to "Summer jobs."

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 16, 2025

As far as chatbots go ( and there are plenty of them ), Grok by xAI is a worthy addition. With Zapier's automated workflows (called Zaps), you can connect Grok with the rest of your work tools. But by connecting Grok to Zapier, you can automate this research the moment a lead enters your pipeline. Learn more.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 13, 2025

How we evaluate and test apps Our best apps roundups are written by humans who've spent much of their careers using, testing, and writing about software. For more details on our process, read the full rundown of how we select apps to feature on the Zapier blog. There's no one single best AP automation software.

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JUNE 12, 2025

Zapier is the most connected AI orchestration platform—integrating with thousands of apps from partners like Google, Salesforce, and Microsoft. Zapier is the most connected AI orchestration platform—integrating with thousands of apps from partners like Google, Salesforce, and Microsoft. Your own customers need it.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 9, 2025

Then, we'll show you how to connect your invoice tools to the rest of your systems using Zapier. Zapier is the most connected AI orchestration platform—integrating with thousands of apps from partners like Google, Salesforce, and Microsoft. Someone has to process them and make sure it all ends up in your accounting system.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 20, 2025

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. Even non-coders like me can easily use ChatGPT to write and deploy apps and games. Even non-coders like me can easily use ChatGPT to write and deploy apps and games.

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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. "Just so you know, we're going with pickles." A few weeks back, in a burst of misguided optimism, I found myself in an escape room with eight of my most brilliant friends.

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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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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. Our team has created thousands of custom Slack emoji to speed up communication. Yeah, no one can see that.

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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. You can trigger events on a schedule or when something happens in another app.

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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. From CRMs to helpdesks, project management platforms, and beyond, it's down to IT to manage those apps, assign seats, and monitor their infrastructure. The result?

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JUNE 26, 2025

Get started Gemini the chatbot can browse the web, conduct in-depth research, analyze data, connect with other Google products—you name it, it can do it. Combine user interfaces, data tables, and logic with thousands of apps to build and automate anything you can imagine. Here's how. New to Zapier? Sign up for free.

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