I once spent an entire afternoon manually copying data from online forms into spreadsheets, muttering increasingly creative curses under my breath. If only I'd known about Paperform's automation capabilities back then.
This versatile tool not only simplifies form creation and data collection but also plays well with others. With Zapier's automated workflows—we call them Zaps—you can seamlessly connect Paperform to your favorite apps.
Let's explore four ways to supercharge your workflow with Paperform automation, and save you from the mind-numbing tedium of data entry. Your sanity (and vocabulary) will thank you.
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To get started with a Zap template—what we call our pre-made workflows—just click on the button. It only takes a few minutes to set up. You can read more about setting up Zaps here.
Import data to Google Sheets
By integrating Paperform with Google Sheets, you can organize your form responses in a streamlined way. Whether you're tracking leads, managing surveys, or collecting feedback, automatically transferring data from Paperform to Google Sheets keeps your records always up to date and easily accessible.
You can use these Zaps to automatically create new rows, update existing rows, or even create new spreadsheets—all based on incoming Paperform submissions. These workflows are great for adding new leads to your spreadsheet, updating contact information, or organizing large-scale datasets into their own sheet.
Add new Paperform submission as a new row in Google Sheets
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Sometimes, you just need to dig into your numbers in Google Sheets. Keep your spreadsheets up-to-date with the latest data from your forms with this Zapier integration, which will automatically add a new row in your spreadsheet for each new Paerform form submission.
Update Google Sheets rows with new Paperform form submissions
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Keep your Google Sheets updated with new form submissions from Paperform effortlessly. With this workflow, every time a new form is filled out in Paperform, the responses are immediately updated in the designated row of your Google Sheets. This automation will save ample time and minimize errors from manual data entry, optimizing your productivity and helping you maintain up-to-date records seamlessly.
Create spreadsheets in Google Sheets for new Paperform form submissions
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Effortlessly manage your Paperform submissions by automatically adding them to a Google Sheets spreadsheet with this seamless workflow. When a new form is submitted on Paperform, a new row will be created in your designated Google Sheets document, keeping your information organized and easily accessible. Spend less time transferring data and more time focusing on what truly matters for your business.
Send notifications via chat and email
When a new form submission comes through, you want to know as soon as possible, especially if it's a task that needs your immediate attention. By integrating Paperform with communication tools like Slack and email, you can automatically send instant notifications, keeping you and your team in the loop.
With a Zap, you can send a Slack channel message whenever a new form is submitted—perfect for informing your team about new leads, inquiries, or support requests in real time. Or, for more sensitive or urgent submissions, you can set up a workflow to send a Slack direct message to specific team members.
Post new Paperform submissions to a Slack channel
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You don't need to break from important discussion just to check on new form submissions. We'll notify you automatically once you set up this integration. After that, whenever a new submission is detected on Paperform, Zapier post the details to a Slack channel, ensuring that your team stays updated at all times.
Send private Slack channel messages for new Paperform form submissions
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Stay informed on new form submissions effortlessly with this Paperform to Slack workflow. Whenever there's a new submission in Paperform, a private channel message will be sent to a specified Slack channel, keeping your team in the loop on incoming responses. Save time and ensure timely communication with this easy-to-implement automation.
If email is more of your jam, you can automate new form submissions to alert your team via your inbox instead. You can customize the email template and recipients, and Zapier will email them for you whenever a new Paperform submission comes in. You can also integrate with Gmail or Outlook to send emails directly from your account, if you'd prefer.
Send outbound emails for new Paperform form submissions with Email by Zapier
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Effortlessly manage your incoming Paperform submissions by sending an email notification for each new entry. With this workflow, an outbound email will be sent via Email by Zapier whenever someone submits a form through Paperform. Stay informed about your form responses and never miss an important submission again.
Send an email from Gmail when a Paperform form is submitted
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A great way to add a personal touch to your online transactions is to send a personal reply. Doing this manually can take time, though! Instead of replying to form submissions from your Gmail account yourself, you can use this Zap to automate your reply sent from your personal account, with your customer's answers dynamically inserted.
Send emails in Microsoft Outlook for new Paperform form submissions
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Stay on top of incoming form submissions from Paperform with this efficient workflow. Whenever there's a new submission, an email will be sent through Microsoft Outlook to notify you or your team. This way, you'll never miss out on important information and can respond to submissions more quickly.
Add contacts to your marketing lists
Well-segmented contact lists are the backbone of most successful marketing strategies. By automating the process of adding new contacts to your marketing tools, you can keep your campaigns on target and your mailing lists current.
Whichever marketing tool you use—Mailchimp, Constant Contact, ActiveCampaign, or Campaign Monitor—you can set up a Zap to automatically create new contacts or subscribers based on Paperform submissions. Reduce manual data entry and keep your tools synced with the latest data collected through Paperform.
Add new Paperform form entries to a Mailchimp list
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Put those beautifully crafted forms to good use and add new submissions to a Mailchimp list with this Zapier integration. It's perfect for collecting email addresses for those newsletters or drip campaigns by using your existing forms.
Add leads from new Paperform submissions to Constant Contact
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You'll need an updated list of leads for your marketing to be effective. This automation can save you the trouble of managing that yourself. Once active, Zapier will create a contact in Constant Contact whenever a new entry is submitted on Paperform, ensuring that you never wonder if you're missing an important prospect again.
Add subscribers to ActiveCampaign from new Paperform submissions
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The sooner you start sending updates to your new leads, the better your chances for engagement. Turn on this integration, and we'll automate the process for you. It will then fire off automatically whenever a new submission is made on one of your Paperform forms, subscribing the user to ActiveCampaign so you can be sure they get all your relevant news.
Create Campaign Monitor subscribers from new Paperform form submissions
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Effortlessly grow your email list with this Paperform to Campaign Monitor automation. Each time a new form submission is received through Paperform, this workflow will add the respondent as a subscriber in Campaign Monitor, saving you time and ensuring that every lead is captured for your future marketing efforts. Spend less time managing lists and more time engaging with your audience.
Add leads to your CRM
Every sales team needs to manage their leads effectively to maximize their potential for conversions. With Paperform, they can capture leads easily through customizable forms.
But capturing leads is just the first step. To properly follow up and nurture those leads over time, your team needs to then transfer that information from Paperform to your CRM tool of choice.
Instead of manually adding each contact to your CRM, why not automate the process? With Zapier, you can automatically create leads from Paperform submissions, keeping track of lead generation and making sure no opportunity slips through the cracks.
Create Salesforce leads from new Paperform submissions.
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Save time and reduce manual data entry by turning your Paperform submissions into Salesforce leads. With this workflow, each new submission you receive on Paperform will automatically create a new lead in Salesforce, ensuring that all important information is captured and organized in your CRM without any extra effort.
Update HubSpot contacts with new Paperform submissions
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Need help focusing on the relationships with people submitting to your forms? Save yourself some time by setting up this automation. It will then either create or update a contact on HubSpot whenever you receive a new form submission on Paperform, keeping a perfect (and updated) record of everyone you want to engage.
Create Zoho CRM module entries from new Paperform form submissions
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Save time and streamline your sales process by connecting Paperform to Zoho CRM. With this workflow, every time a new form submission is received in Paperform, a module entry will be created in Zoho CRM, ensuring all your customer data is effortlessly organized and accessible. Keep your team focused on nurturing leads and closing deals, while this automation takes care of the data entry behind the scenes.
Add deals to Pipedrive from new Paperform submissions
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Paperform is fantastic for gathering the information you need for prospective deals, and Pipedrive is fantastic at managing deals, if only they could work together.... Oh wait, they can! Use this Zap to create new deals in Pipedrive from your Paperform forms and you won't have to do it manually again!
Streamline your Paperform workflows with Zapier
Automating Paperform extends its functionality far beyond simple form creation, turning it into a central hub for streamlined digital workflows. With these Zaps, you'll reclaim countless hours previously lost to manual data entry and task management.
Whether you're running a small business, managing marketing campaigns, or juggling multiple projects, these time-saving techniques allow you to focus on what truly matters—growing your business and delighting your customers.
And this is just the start of what you can do with Paperform and Zapier. What will you automate first?
