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JUNE 5, 2025

Those who speak in functions, methods, who know what lint and boilerplate are. Meet your new AI teammates Try Zapier Agents So, which ones are worth your time, money, and vibes? Decades ago, building the Facebooks and Twitters was reserved for a small elite. No-code was the first opening of that group to mere mortals like us.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 21, 2025

So whether you're new to API documentation or a veteran looking to add some finesse to your approach, I'll cover what makes API docs necessary while also showing you how to craft them in a way that spares developers' sanity. Table of contents: What is API documentation? They were important, too.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 3, 2025

Meet your new AI teammates Try Zapier Agents AI-powered trading bots can help you buy, sell, and analyze markets—without a single line of code. But with Zapier's powerful AI tools—like Zapier Agents and automated ChatGPT workflows—it's now easier than ever to become a trading pro.

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

5 100+ reviews) What’s “wrong” with Brevo? (TL;DR) 5 100+ reviews) What’s “wrong” with Brevo? We’ve tested 16 alternatives that may be a better fit due to their superior deliverability, responsive customer service, and more intuitive interfaces.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 1, 2025

Even in a world where it's hard to command attention, the email inbox is still the place we trust to keep up with what matters to us. The brands with access to it get a golden opportunity to push news, offer new products, and start conversations that aren't possible in other channels.

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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. 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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The Zapier Blog

JULY 7, 2025

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? What are the benefits of CRM automation? Learn more.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Not in a replace-me-with-a-robot kind of way (I like health insurance); more in a I-should-be-focusing-on-more-important-things kind of way. 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.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 11, 2025

I've worked on projects that had a distinct "No one knows what they're doing" vibe, and others that were so tightly controlled it felt like coming up for air whenever I left my desk. So, despite all the fancy acronyms and terms cribbed from rugby (what's a Scrum?), In both cases, I dreamed of a happy medium.

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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. Career reinvention is a powerful journey, and this article showcases real-world examples from successful entrepreneurs.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

But which platform should you use for your vibe coding projects? As a content marketer who's dabbled in building my own tools, I've learned to pick my battles carefully. While LLMs can provide me with code for just about any situation, using established tools can save me from a lot of headaches later on.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 2, 2025

What is a custom domain email? What's the difference between Gmail and Google Workspace? What is an email alias? You run a business. But here's the thing: most custom domain hosting platforms have outdated email interfaces and features. Feel free to jump ahead if you want to wing it.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 17, 2025

Let's talk about what it really means—and why your business desperately needs it. Table of contents: What is AI orchestration? How AI orchestration works AI orchestration vs. related concepts What are the benefits of AI orchestration? My house has a graveyard.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

In this guide, I'll walk you through what I've learned—from what visual maps actually are, to practical examples you can steal, to the tools that help you create and automate them without it feeling like a chore. Table of contents: What is a visual workflow? What are the benefits of a visual workflow?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

Virtual phone systems, also known as VoIP (voice over internet protocol) and cloud phones, are simply better options than a landline: they're less expensive, more flexible, and work on the devices you use most—mobile phones, desktops, and laptops. Getting started with VoIP is super simple. Select your phone number(s). No long-term contracts.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

So, let's talk about what a CRM is, why you need one , and what you get out of using it. Table of contents: What is a CRM? What are the benefits of using a CRM? What does a CRM system do? I take fantasy football way too seriously. Why is a CRM system important?

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 1, 2025

The best mind mapping tools Coggle for mind map beginners and occasional use MindMeister for collaborating on a mind map with a team Ayoa for a modern approach to mind mapping MindNode for Apple users Xmind for personal brainstorming QuikFlow for quickly building out organized mind maps What is mind mapping?

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 18, 2025

What if, instead, these tasks happened automatically in the background? What if, instead, these tasks happened automatically in the background? That's what document automation does: it moves information and files around for you, saving you time. It's workflow automation software that lets you focus on what matters.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 1, 2025

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. The problem is what comes after meetings, like summarizing next steps or pulling insights from transcripts. That's not really a problem. Here are a few ways to get started.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 10, 2025

Table of contents: What is the RACI model? 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? Think of it as a roadmap for who's doing what. Grab our free RACI templates , and get started.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 20, 2025

Meet your new AI teammates Try Zapier Agents Instead of just being another chatbot, Perplexity is billed as an alternative to traditional search engines. 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. ChatGPT: Which should you choose?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

In this guide, I'll break down what enterprise automation really means, the challenges that make it harder than it should be, and how large organizations are using it to work faster with control and confidence. Table of contents: What is enterprise automation? But as your business grows, so does the complexity.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 10, 2025

Table of contents: What is a communication plan? Communication plan templates How to write a communication plan Communication plan essentials What is a communication plan? This document can look different depending on what it's used for. A marketing communication plan plays a different role.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 15, 2025

5 things you should automate today Start automating To figure out when you should be working on each thing you want to accomplish, you need to identify your chronotype. Table of contents What is a chronotype? What's my chronotype? Chronotype is the scientific term for what we commonly refer to as an internal clock.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Opening a spreadsheet CRM can feel like accidentally stumbling onto a Gen Alpha's TikTok account—disorienting, a bit of panic, and the realization that you might need a teenager to explain it to you. I'll also give you a step-by-step guide to turning a blank canvas into a bustling hub of customer interactions.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

Agentic AI is the latest attempt to create a framework for what these tools would look like and how they could safely operate. Table of contents: What is agentic AI? Agentic AI vs. generative AI vs. Agentic AI vs. generative AI vs. AI agents Agentic AI in action Agentic AI examples Getting started with agentic AI What is agentic AI?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 26, 2025

In this guide, I'll walk you through what scope creep is, why it's so dangerous to your projects, and how you can effectively manage and minimize its impact. Table of contents: What is scope creep? Why scope creep haunts project managers What causes scope creep? " We've all been there.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 10, 2025

Table of contents: What is a project plan? What is a project plan template? How to create a project plan in 7 steps Automate your project plan What is a project plan? It guides teams on what the project is supposed to achieve, helps them communicate, keeps track of goals, decisions, and changes, and monitors progress.

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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. But should you actually write one if you’re a startup, an industry figure (lawyer, banker) or VC? People often ask me why I started blogging.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 20, 2025

When's the last time you whipped out a notebook in a virtual meeting? Spend less time on meeting prep Automate the process Fathom and Fireflies are two fan favorites at the moment. My guess is it's been a while. Here's my blow-by-blow comparison of Fathom vs. Fireflies.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 14, 2015

I don’t know Ezra yet but since he’s taking the time to blog (which I hugesly respect) and share thoughts I thought I’d take him up on his challenge and also spill the beans on my secrets. On blogging I blog because I love it. On blogging I blog because I love it. My other secret on blogging?

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 11, 2025

I've been writing about AI since before most people knew what it stood for, and still, barely a week goes by where I don't have to look up some new term or technical topic. Get started AI buzzwords are everywhere, but knowing what they actually mean can help you use AI better.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

There was what seemed like an endless stream of bombshell announcements for four months: Alphabet’s Waymo unit filed a lawsuit against Uber claiming that a former Waymo employee, Anthony Levandowski, stole secrets related to autonomous vehicle technology. Travis should hire her back?? He should have been long gone.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 8, 2025

So, what is the difference between structured and unstructured data? What is unstructured data? f"Data is the new oil." " It's a played-out expression, but it underlines a significant truth of our time—data, like oil, is fueling growth and innovation.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 11, 2025

We'll look at what each one is good for, how much they cost, and how to make the most of them in your work. Keeping track of all the new AI models getting released at the moment is practically a full-time job. So, let's try to simplify things: consider this your complete guide to all of OpenAI's major models.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 31, 2015

And actually if you have ADD you may just want to watch the videos I’ve embedded below because it’s easier to concentrate on that than reading a blog post. I’m not a doctor so everything you’ll read and listen to here will be my point-of-view from what I’ve read and from doctors I’ve consulted.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 8, 2025

But what's a little less easy is making sure you back up and share those video recordings for every call. Currently, this trigger will not download password-protected meetings. When you end the meeting, Zoom will automatically upload the meeting to the cloud. Here's how. Learn more about how it works.

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