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Automate It with Zapier

Automate It with Zapier

By : Kelly Goss
4.6 (25)
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Automate It with Zapier

Automate It with Zapier

4.6 (25)
By: Kelly Goss

Overview of this book

Zapier is an emerging no-code workflow automation technology that enables organizations to connect their cloud-based and web applications and automate data transfer between them. Zapier's built-in features and flexibility allow users to integrate thousands of business applications and create simple to complex automation to reduce time spent on repetitive tasks, thereby increasing productivity. This book is a must-have for business owners, their employees, and independent freelancers and contractors looking to use Zapier for business process automation. The book takes a hands-on approach to implementation and associated problem-solving methodologies that will have you up-and-running and productive in no time while leveling up your automation skills. You'll discover how to plan your automation building for optimal results, what are the native features available in Zapier, and the applications that connect with it, as well as how to optimally configure your workflows to automate your processes in as few steps as possible. Finally, you'll find out how to create advanced workflow automation from scratch and learn how to troubleshoot issues. By the end of this Zapier book, you'll be able to build your own advanced workflow automation using Zapier, addressing the key pain points encountered in businesses with manual and repetitive tasks.
Table of Contents (29 chapters)
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Section 1: Getting Started with Zapier
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Section 2: Customizing Your Zaps with Built-in Apps by Zapier – Functionality and Practical Uses
15
Section 3: Using the Features of the Formatter by Zapier Built-In App
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Section 4: Getting the Most Out of Zapier – Business Automation Examples

Counting the number of words in a string of text

As with counting characters in a string of text, it is often handy to be able to count the number of words. This is especially useful when dealing with documents and copywriting scenarios. You can use the Formatter by Zapier Text action event with the Word Count transform function to achieve this.

Here are a few examples of when you can use this transform option:

  • You might want to check the number of words in the body of a new WordPress blog post before adding the value to Knack.
  • You might handle your customer service desk queries in Freshdesk and want to compare the number of words in each ticket update with the time between updates by adding the figures to a Google Sheets spreadsheet.

Next, let's review how to set up an action step with the Word Count transform option.

Setting up the Text action event with the Word Count transform option

Use the Text action event once you have set up your trigger step...

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