The Zapier Blog

JUNE 9, 2025

Boost your team's productivity Automate your CRM The best pipeline management software helps sales teams by keeping prospects engaged and the data you have about them organized. 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

Sell more and keep your customers happy Automate your eCommerce You need to make sure the processor you choose can integrate with your selling platform, that it supports the transaction types you use, and that it has the features you need. It lets you create fully automated, AI-powered workflows to orchestrate your entire eCommerce business.

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

(TL;DR) SendGrid alternatives at a glance Tool Best For Key Advantage Starting Price Reviews Campaign Monitor by Marigold Visual marketers & agencies Intuitive drag-and-drop editor with exceptional templates, automated journeys Free plan; pricing starts at $12 USD/month 4.7/5

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 7, 2025

That's where CRM automation comes in. In this guide, we'll walk you through what CRM automation is, why it's important, and how you can automate your CRM software to streamline your lead management. Table of contents What is CRM automation? What are the benefits of CRM automation? Learn more.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

Automate your database. 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. Your vibe coding app will take care of this for you, but this is just to show you what it looks like.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 21, 2025

ChatGPT for Business AI Content & Customer Service Best For: Automating customer support, content creation, and internal workflows OpenAIs ChatGPT has evolved into a robust business solution in 2025, offering a range of capabilities through a single platform. Now, with natural language input, you can describe a workflow (e.g.,

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Automation used to be the best way to do that. And while AI has since come on the scene, it hasn't replaced automation—it's made it better. Now, I delegate to AI automation. Try Zapier's AI features Discover how AI gives you automation superpowers. Table of contents: What is AI automation?

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

(TL;DR) Klaviyo alternatives at a glance Tool Best For Key Advantage Starting Price Rating Campaign Monitor by Marigold Visual design & ease of use Intuitive drag-and-drop editor with mobile-ready templates, prebuilt automated journeys, and high delivery rates. Free plan; pricing starts at $12 USD/month 4.7/5

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 11, 2025

Fortunately, you can use a little automation to create workflows that exactly fit your needs. 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. Next, perform the steps you want to automate.

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

We tested 16 alternatives that offer better customization, more powerful automation, and clearer analytics. 5 (5000+ reviews) ActiveCampaign Businesses focused on sales automation Deep CRM integration and sales workflows $15/month 4.5/5 Ready to find your perfect email marketing match? Let’s dive in. (TL;DR)

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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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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 2, 2025

Spend less time in your inbox Automate Gmail Here, I'll show you free—provided you already have domain hosting—and paid (Google Workspace) solutions for setting up a custom domain email that allows you to send emails from your domain through Gmail. What's the difference between Gmail and Google Workspace?

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 10, 2025

Do more with TikTok's Lead Generation Automate lead tracking Whether you're a B2B marketer or content creator ready to turn TikTok into a revenue machine, you need to understand how to get the most out of your TikTok marketing strategy. Instead of heading to Google, lots of people start their searches on TikTok. Take a look.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 30, 2025

Softr is a super flexible no-code app builder. But once your app is live, managing users, forms, emails, and data across platforms can cost you valuable time. And that's where automation can help. It's workflow automation software that lets you focus on what matters. New to Zapier? The result?

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 3, 2025

When you connect Grain with Zapier, you can orchestrate entire systems with AI and automation to streamline the way you hold meetings (and everything that comes after). It's workflow automation software that lets you focus on what matters. Sign up for free to use this app, and thousands more, with Zapier. New to Zapier?

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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 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

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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StartupNation

JULY 22, 2025

By embracing the idea that predictable patterns can and should be automated by AI, and by using AI to augment capabilities, one can achieve efficiency levels that were previously impossible. I Googled “how to start a blog” and began writing. The impact of this continuous reinvention has been profound.

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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. And now, on to the apps.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 18, 2025

We have documents, PDF files, emails, forms, and more… all scattered across different apps. That's what document automation does: it moves information and files around for you, saving you time. Here's how to use Zaps—Zapier's automated workflows—to streamline your document management. New to Zapier?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 30, 2025

We independently review every app we recommend in our best apps lists. Streamline your invoicing workflows with automation Learn how And with so many great free invoicing tools out there, you can streamline the process without any upfront investment. When you click some of the links on this page, we may earn a commission.

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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

JULY 16, 2025

Automation can change that. With Zapier's automated workflows (called Zaps), you can connect Grok with the rest of your work tools. Zapier is the most connected AI orchestration platform—integrating with thousands of apps from partners like Google, Salesforce, and Microsoft. Here are five ways to get started.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

Every season, I use a Google Sheet that tracks player stats, waiver wire targets, bye weeks, injury reports, and a deeply personal grudge list of everyone who's tried to hoodwink me into a lopsided trade. It acts as a central hub designed to track contacts, manage sales pipelines , automate communication, and improve customer service.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

I tested both apps to see how their features compare and what teams they're best for. You can set up automated triggers to program the bot to hand the customer off to the best agent for the job. If your company has an index card equivalent for organizing customer data and lending support, you're in need of help desk software.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Use automation to get more out of LinkedIn Get the free eBook Some weeks, I'm on fire, posting daily and engaging with my network. It automates the entire outreach workflow, complete with personalized messages. But maintaining a consistent LinkedIn presence while juggling client deadlines is absolutely exhausting.

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

After analyzing hundreds of online user reviews and testing various alternatives, we’ve found platforms that offer better deliverability, more intuitive automation, and stronger customer support. 5 (5000+ reviews) ActiveCampaign Advanced automation Deep customizable automation with AI enhancement $15/month 4.5/5

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 9, 2025

Invoice automation helps simplify that process by capturing and processing invoices automatically. With your invoice automation system in place, you can eliminate repetitive work while also improving the timeliness and accuracy of your records. Skip ahead What is invoice automation? How does invoice automation work?

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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

JUNE 12, 2025

That's email automation at its finest. Specifically, you need an automation game plan. 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. Table of contents What is email marketing automation?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Despite the initial confusion, building a CRM in Google Sheets can be a surprisingly effective way to manage customer relationships (and slightly less terrifying than whatever Skibidi Toilet is). Of course, you can also build your own CRM spreadsheet from scratch in Google Sheets if you prefer.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 1, 2025

And, even better, when you pair Read AI with Zapier, you can use AI and automation together to orchestrate entire processes around task creation, meeting follow-ups, and more. It's workflow automation software that lets you focus on what matters. Sign up for free to use this app, and thousands more, with Zapier.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 7, 2025

Use interfaces, data tables, and logic to build secure, automated, AI-powered systems for your business-critical workflows across your organization's technology stack. To set up a new calendar, open your Google Calendar. You can trigger events on a schedule or when something happens in another app. Learn more.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 26, 2025

Google's Gemini era has been in full swing over the past year, integrating its Gemini family of AI models into nearly every corner of its product suite—from Google search to Google Workspace and beyond. Of course, the most obvious place Google deploys AI is its chatbot (formerly called Bard). Here's how.

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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. It's workflow automation software that lets you focus on what matters. New to Zapier?

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 20, 2025

Sure, they use different models under the hood, but whether you're using ChatGPT , Meta AI , or Google Gemini , the experience is pretty similar. 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. A lot of AI chatbots all feel the same.

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