The Zapier Blog

JULY 21, 2025

Key components of effective API documentation The elements below work together to ensure developers can understand, integrate, and troubleshoot an API without having to ask AI to fill in the gaps (though that works, too). Of course, your customers don't want to have to actually read your API documentation.

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The Zapier Blog

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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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 9, 2025

But if you want to know the best sales pipeline management tool, unfortunately, you should probably read the next several thousand words of in-depth software analysis. 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.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

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? 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., They enable CRUD—the ability to create, read, update, and delete data—in vibe coding tools , according to specified rules and policies. Firebase is best for vibe coders building flexible, real-time apps who want to work within Google's ecosystem.

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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 8, 2025

At first glance, Jasper and ChatGPT seem similar—they're both generative AI tools that can create content in a split second. But there's a big difference here: ChatGPT is an AI chatbot that's flexible enough to handle just about any task you throw at it, while Jasper is a specialized AI marketing tool.

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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. Use interfaces, data tables, and logic to build secure, automated, AI-powered systems for your business-critical workflows across your organization's technology stack.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 17, 2025

" This guide will teach you everything you need to know about AI orchestration. ." " This guide will teach you everything you need to know about AI orchestration. Table of contents: What is AI orchestration? How AI orchestration works AI orchestration vs. related concepts What are the benefits of AI orchestration?

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StartupNation

JULY 22, 2025

It also increasingly involves using AI as a tool to handle mental effort and labor, dramatically reducing the time it takes to get things done. Instead of relying solely on one’s own capabilities, learning to delegate effectively using frameworks like the 5 W’s, whether to a person or to AI, has become crucial.

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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 3, 2025

If you use an AI transcription tool like Grain , you know it can transcribe, summarize, and pull insights from recordings automatically in the background of every meeting. 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).

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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

JUNE 2, 2025

Think of DNS as the internet's phonebook: when someone types your domain into a browser or email app, DNS helps route that request to the right place—whether that's your website or your email inbox. Related reading: 7 of the best Gmail filters to organize your inbox How to merge Google accounts Connect Gmail with Google Sheets

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

You're not just mapping what should happen; you're literally connecting apps, setting the rules, and pressing play. The key isn't to find one single app that does everything, but to understand the types of tools at your disposal and know which one to grab for the right stage of your process. Not sure where to start?

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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. Then keep reading for some handy pre-made workflows and inspiration. Sign up for free to use this app, and thousands more, with Zapier. New to Zapier? The result?

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The Zapier Blog

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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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 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 10, 2025

I tested both apps to see how their features compare and what teams they're best for. Keep reading for my breakdown of Zendesk vs. Jira. But which one should you go with? Zendesk for Service and Jira Service Management are two of the most popular help desk solutions on the market. user/month* Premium: $57.50/user/month*

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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. Zapier helps you build custom solutions that grow with your needs, pulling in AI to help solve tough challenges and orchestrate all your workflows.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

For example, I used Collabwriting to save Ryan Baum's post about using AI as a creative partner rather than a replacement (shown below) so I could reference it later for a client's LinkedIn content strategy about responsible AI use. Once you've got a direction, Taplio's AI steps in to help you write.

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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. topics that include content marketing, AI, entrepreneurship).

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 1, 2025

Over the past several years of updating this list, I've tested close to 50 different mind map tools, many multiple times as they've been updated and added new features—AI included. 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 16, 2025

Zapier is the most connected AI orchestration platform—integrating with thousands of apps from partners like Google, Salesforce, and Microsoft. Use interfaces, data tables, and logic to build secure, automated, AI-powered systems for your business-critical workflows across your organization's technology stack.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 9, 2025

Zapier is the most connected AI orchestration platform—integrating with thousands of apps from partners like Google, Salesforce, and Microsoft. Use interfaces, data tables, and logic to build secure, automated, AI-powered systems for your business-critical workflows across your organization's technology stack.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 18, 2025

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. Sign up for free to use this app, and thousands more, with Zapier. You can read more about setting up Zaps here.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 1, 2025

Fortunately, AI transcription tools like Read AI can help. Read AI operates in the background of your calls, using AI to generate meeting summaries, transcripts, and action items. 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

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. Not only financially.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

Zapier is the most connected AI orchestration platform—integrating with thousands of apps from partners like Google, Salesforce, and Microsoft. Use interfaces, data tables, and logic to build secure, automated, AI-powered systems for your business-critical workflows across your organization's technology stack.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 20, 2025

A lot of AI chatbots all feel the same. Sure, they use different models under the hood, but whether you're using ChatGPT , Meta AI , or Google Gemini , the experience is pretty similar. Prompt goes in, generated AI response comes out—which is why Perplexity AI is so interesting.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

That means automation tools need to meet enterprise-grade security standards and offer transparency into how AI is being used. Here are a few of the most common approaches to enterprise automation (each of which might use a mix of BPA, RPA, integrations, rule-based automation, and AI). Access and permissions.

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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. New to Zapier?

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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. Custom Slack emoji to upvote ideas You know when someone pitches a good idea in Slack, and you nod your head while reading it? Or, with Zapier, you can connect Slack to thousands of your other go-to apps. Learn more.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 7, 2025

Fortunately with Zapier, you can build, deploy, and scale AI-powered agents that handle recurring tasks in the background automatically. Use interfaces, data tables, and logic to build secure, automated, AI-powered systems for your business-critical workflows across your organization's technology stack. Learn more.

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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. Learn more.

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JUNE 25, 2025

Designed by Anthropic, Claude is a powerful chatbot that excels at summarizing text, writing code, and even creating content—everything you'd expect from an advanced AI assistant. Try Zapier Chatbots Create free custom AI chatbots to engage customers and take action with built-in automation. It only takes a few minutes to set up.

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