Articles tagged "Spreadsheets & databases"

How a one-woman nonprofit scaled to deliver thousands of meals to people in need

At the beginning of the pandemic, Rhiannon Menn was feeling helpless. She was looking for a way to support the families in her community while still following stay-at-home orders and keeping her family safe.

Spreadsheets aren't databases—stop using them like one

Sometimes a spreadsheet isn't enough. Sure, they're quick to create, but they have limits—and those limits have consequences.

5 popular ways to automate spreadsheets and make them work for you

With Zaps—our word for Zapier’s automated, no-code workflows—your spreadsheets can do a lot more than help you keep track of data. They can update themselves, send information to your team or customers, and give you back hours in your day.

How to get started with data collection and analytics at your business

Using data well can have a huge impact on your bottom line. But with the increasing numbers of specialized products we're using to run our businesses, it's not easy to collect and keep track of all that data.

5 ways to streamline your Zendesk tickets, automatically

Customer service can make or break a brand. You remember the companies that went above and beyond, and you also remember the brands that treated you poorly. Customer support isn't just about being nice.

4 ways to execute your social media strategy with ContentCal

I could never be a social media manager because the anxiety would eat me alive.

Collecting complex data? Here's how to automate it with Zapier

Whenever you need to handle complex information, such as payment information or signatures, a data collection tool will get the job done better than traditional form builders.

How to automatically save Shopify orders to a Google Sheet

Once you've set up your Shopify store and started taking orders, keeping track of your sales is vital to maintaining a successful business.

How to create Google Calendar events from a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Google Calendar events keep you and your team organized and on track. But creating events on Google Calendar can be tedious when you do it repeatedly. Not to mention, manually entering dates and times can make for human error and inaccurate calendars.

Why you should use Google Sheets as your browser homepage

In the before-times, when I shared an office with other people, I used to be jealous of the "new tab" screens and plugins that my coworkers had. Every time they opened a new window, there'd be a calendar, a to-do list, or a picture of their cat/dog/turtle.