# Zapier Zaps And Recipes To Boost Productivity | Automation Tools **URL:** \ **Category:** Tools & Scripts\ **Tags:** tools, programming, freebies, self-improvement\ **Created:** [July 5, 2023, 11:42pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/zapier-zaps-and-recipes-to-boost-productivity-automation-tools/251168 "2023-07-05T23:42:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TheStrength](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/thestrength/32/46753_2.png) [@TheStrength](https://onehack.st/u/TheStrength)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2023, 11:42pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/zapier-zaps-and-recipes-to-boost-productivity-automation-tools/251168/1 "2023-07-05T23:42:20Z")
Zapier Zaps And Recipes To Boost Productivity | 100+ Zaps Automation is a hot topic in the technology sector today, and for good reason. It’s a key driver of productivity, enabling maximum efficiency in various tasks, particularly when it comes to web services. This is where [Zapier](https://zapier.com/) comes into play – it’s one of the simplest tools for automation. Zapier stands out as a highly popular automation tool. It’s compatible with hundreds of web services and even supports conditional workflows. Plus, you can start using it for free! While the free version does have some limitations (like missing out on conditional workflows), it’s definitely worth exploring. Intrigued yet? #### How does Zapier function? Zapier operates by establishing links between various web applications and services. These links are referred to as “Zaps”, which are based on the concept of cause and effect, or more specifically, triggers and actions. In Zapier’s terminology, a “Zap” is a connection that binds a trigger and an action together. To illustrate, suppose you post an image on Twitter, which is set as a trigger. Zapier recognizes this activity and then executes the corresponding action. For instance, it might take the image from your tweet and save it to your Google Drive. Fascinating, isn’t it? #### How to create and use zaps? Before talking about the useful zaps, let’s see how to create and use them: 1. First of all, open and **log in to Zapier** (or sign up if required). 2. You’ll see the home screen asking you to create your first zap. **Type and search for the apps** you wish to connect. Next, select a trigger and an action from their dropdown and click “ **Use Zap** “. **Note:** Alternatively, you can **click the links** given below to check out those zaps directly, and then, you can continue below to configure them. 3. In the zap editor, click “ **Connect an Account** ” to connect the trigger app or service first. Then, click the “ **Save + Continue** ” button. 4. Now, pick a sample (if asked) to test the zap and click **Continue**. 5. Then, **select the app or service** to carry out the action when the trigger happens. You need to select this again even if you picked it earlier. 6. Now, select an action to perform in the zap. Of course, if you selected it before, it will be pre-selected for you. So, just click **Continue**. 7. Then, press “ **Connect an Account** ” to connect the app or service you wish to perform an action. After you connect it, click **Test** to check its connection with Zapier, and finally, click “ **Save + Continue** “. 8. Next, you must **configure the options** for the action. It will differ per the action in your zap, but it will be simple as shown here. For example, I am creating a zap for saving my tweets’ links to a text file in Dropbox. 9. Finally, on the next screen, test your zap before activating it. If you’re satisfied with it, click **Finish** to save and activate your zap. #### Zaps for Google Apps & Services Allow me to introduce you to the concept of “zaps”, a tool for automating Google apps and services. While Google Apps Scripts offer a more customizable approach to automation, Zapier provides a quick and easy alternative. For those seeking greater flexibility, we recommend exploring our collection of handy Google Apps Scripts. These scripts can help you master Gmail and automate tasks in Google Drive. ##### Gmail [Save new Gmail attachments to Google Drive](https://zapier.com/apps/gmail/integrations/google-drive/192/save-your-gmail-attachments-to-google-drive-automatically) [Send email notifications or follow-ups from new Typeform entries](https://zapier.com/apps/gmail/integrations/typeform/114/send-email-notifications-and-followups-based-on-typeform-entries) [Create Trello cards from new Gmail emails](https://zapier.com/apps/gmail/integrations/trello/91/create-trello-card-from-gmail) [Save Gmail attachments to Dropbox as original file format](https://zapier.com/apps/gmail/integrations/dropbox/166/send-gmail-attachments-to-dropbox) [Get new Gmail emails in Slack (full email)](https://zapier.com/apps/gmail/integrations/slack/48/get-notified-of-important-emails-in-slack) [Create Wunderlist tasks from starred emails in Gmail](https://zapier.com/apps/gmail/integrations/wunderlist/2566/create-wunderlist-tasks-from-starred-emails-in-gmail) [Add new starred emails to Todoist as tasks](https://zapier.com/apps/gmail/integrations/todoist/1047/turn-emails-into-to-do-items) ##### Google Calendar [Create new Trello cards from new Google Calendar events](https://zapier.com/apps/google-calendar/integrations/trello/1495/create-new-trello-cards-new-google-calendar-events) [Add new Google Calendar events to Todoist as tasks](https://zapier.com/apps/google-calendar/integrations/todoist/1192/add-google-calendar-events-to-todoist-as-tasks) [Create Google Calendar events from new Trello cards](https://zapier.com/apps/google-calendar/integrations/trello/163/turn-your-trello-cards-into-google-calendar-events) [Create new Google Calendar event from Toggl time entry](https://zapier.com/apps/google-calendar/integrations/toggl/1498/create-new-google-calendar-event-from-a-toggl-time-entry) [Create new Asana tasks from new Google Calendar events](https://zapier.com/apps/google-calendar/integrations/asana/1500/create-new-asana-task-from-new-google-calendar-event) [Post approaching Google Calendar events to a Slack channel](https://zapier.com/apps/google-calendar/integrations/slack/356/get-a-google-calendar-meeting-reminder-in-a-slack-channel-10-minutes-before-it-starts) ##### Google Contacts [Send new HubSpot contacts to Google Contacts](https://zapier.com/apps/google-contacts/integrations/hubspot/4664/send-new-hubspot-contacts-to-google-contacts) [Create Google Contacts from new Google Sheets rows](https://zapier.com/apps/google-contacts/integrations/google-sheets/1951/create-google-contacts-from-new-google-sheets-rows) [Add Google Contacts to your Google Sheets](https://zapier.com/apps/google-contacts/integrations/google-sheets/2640/add-google-contacts-to-your-google-sheets) [Add new Google Contacts contacts to MailChimp](https://zapier.com/apps/google-contacts/integrations/mailchimp/11/add-google-contacts-contacts-to-mailchimp-automatically) [Copy Google Contacts contacts to Office 365](https://zapier.com/apps/google-contacts/integrations/office-365/2072/copy-google-contacts-contacts-to-office-365) ##### Google Drive [Copy new Google Drive files in a specific folder to Dropbox](https://zapier.com/apps/google-drive/integrations/dropbox/167/copy-new-google-drive-files-to-dropbox) [Print files from Google Drive Automatically with Google Cloud Print](https://zapier.com/apps/google-drive/integrations/google-cloud-print/9579/print-files-from-google-drive-automatically-with-google-cloud-print) [Copy new Google Drive files to OneDrive](https://zapier.com/apps/google-drive/integrations/onedrive/2019/add-new-google-drive-files-to-onedrive-as-new-files) [Create an RSS feed of new Google Drive files in a folder](https://zapier.com/apps/google-drive/integrations/rss/1316/create-an-rss-feed-of-new-google-drive-files-in-a-folder) [Create Trello cards from new Google Drive files](https://zapier.com/apps/google-drive/integrations/trello/1692/create-new-trello-cards-from-google-drive-files) ##### Google Forms [Share Google Forms responses in a Slack channel](https://zapier.com/apps/google-forms/integrations/slack/11018/send-google-forms-responses-to-slack) [Create MailChimp subscribers from Google Forms submissions](https://zapier.com/apps/google-forms/integrations/mailchimp/11009/create-mailchimp-subscribers-from-google-forms-submissions) [Send email via Gmail for new Google Forms submissions](https://zapier.com/apps/google-forms/integrations/gmail/11008/send-email-via-gmail-for-new-google-forms-submissions) [POST new Google Forms responses to a webhook URL](https://zapier.com/apps/google-forms/integrations/webhook/11086/post-new-google-forms-responses-to-a-webhook-url) [Add Google Sheets rows for new Google Forms responses](https://zapier.com/apps/google-forms/integrations/google-sheets/11024/create-google-sheets-rows-from-google-forms-responses) [Update Google Sheets rows from new Google Forms responses](https://zapier.com/apps/google-forms/integrations/google-sheets/11111/update-google-sheets-rows-from-new-google-forms-responses) [Create JIRA issues from new Google Forms responses](https://zapier.com/apps/google-forms/integrations/jira/11098/create-jira-issues-from-new-google-forms-responses) [Get email notifications for new Google Forms responses](https://zapier.com/apps/google-forms/integrations/email/11044/get-email-notifications-for-new-google-forms-responses) ##### Google Sheets [Save new Typeform entries to a Google Sheets spreadsheet](https://zapier.com/apps/google-sheets/integrations/typeform/111/save-typeform-submissions-to-google-spreadsheet) [Save Gmail emails matching certain traits to a Google Spreadsheet](https://zapier.com/apps/google-sheets/integrations/gmail/2618/add-new-rows-to-google-sheets-based-on-gmail-contents) [Create Trello cards from new Google Sheets rows](https://zapier.com/apps/google-sheets/integrations/trello/124/create-trello-cards-from-new-google-sheets-rows) [Post a new message to Slack whenever a Google Sheets row is updated](https://zapier.com/apps/google-sheets/integrations/slack/1538/post-a-new-message-to-slack-whenever-a-google-sheets-row-is-updated) [Create Google Calendar events from new Google Sheets spreadsheet rows](https://zapier.com/apps/google-sheets/integrations/google-calendar/138/create-google-calendar-events-from-new-google-sheets-spreadsheet-rows) [Add info to a Google Sheet from new Webhook POSTs](https://zapier.com/apps/google-sheets/integrations/webhook/1035/add-data-to-a-spreadsheet-from-a-webhook) [Add subscribers to MailChimp from a Google Sheets spreadsheet](https://zapier.com/apps/google-sheets/integrations/mailchimp/5/add-subscribers-to-mailchimp-from-a-google-sheets-spreadsheet) #### Zaps for Productivity Tools Next, let’s check out the zaps aka recipes for automating productivity apps like [Evernote](https://www.hongkiat.com/blog/tips-using-evernote/) and [Slack](https://www.hongkiat.com/blog/slack-tips/). Then, you can boost productivity even more. ##### [HubSpot](https://www.hongkiat.com/blog/go/hubspot-crm) [Send new HubSpot contacts to Google Contacts](https://zapier.com/apps/hubspot/integrations/google-contacts/4664/send-new-hubspot-contacts-to-google-contacts) [Add new HubSpot contacts to a MailChimp list](https://zapier.com/apps/hubspot/integrations/mailchimp/1785/add-new-hubspot-contacts-to-a-mailchimp-list) [Get Slack notifications for new HubSpot form submissions](https://zapier.com/apps/hubspot/integrations/slack/1757/get-slack-notifications-for-new-hubspot-form-submissions) [Save new HubSpot form submissions to a Google Sheets spreadsheet](https://zapier.com/apps/hubspot/integrations/google-sheets/1758/save-new-hubspot-form-submissions-to-a-google-sheets-spreadsheet) ##### Evernote [Create Trello cards from new Evernote notes](https://zapier.com/apps/evernote/integrations/trello/56/create-trello-cards-from-evernote-notes) [Create Asana tasks via Evernote](https://zapier.com/apps/evernote/integrations/asana/28/create-asana-tasks-via-evernote) [Create Todoist tasks from new Evernote reminders](https://zapier.com/apps/evernote/integrations/todoist/252/create-todoist-tasks-from-evernote-reminder-notes) [Add new Evernote notes to Todoist as tasks](https://zapier.com/apps/evernote/integrations/todoist/1186/add-evernote-notes-to-todoist-as-new-tasks) [Get Slack notifications for new Evernote notes](https://zapier.com/apps/evernote/integrations/slack/1147/get-slack-notifications-for-new-evernote-notes) ##### Slack [Get Slack notifications for new Typeform entries](https://zapier.com/apps/slack/integrations/typeform/883/notify-your-team-on-slack-when-your-typeform-form-has-a-new-entry) [Email to Slack and Chat From Your Inbox](https://zapier.com/apps/slack/integrations/email/223/email-to-slack) [Welcome new Slack users in #general](https://zapier.com/apps/slack/integrations/slack/1592/welcome-new-slack-users-in-general) [Share new RSS items in Slack](https://zapier.com/apps/slack/integrations/rss/230/share-rss-feed-posts-slack) [Add Slack messages to a Google Sheets spreadsheet](https://zapier.com/apps/slack/integrations/google-sheets/9368/add-slack-messages-to-a-google-sheets-spreadsheet) [Create Trello cards from new starred Slack messages](https://zapier.com/apps/slack/integrations/trello/1581/create-trello-cards-from-new-starred-slack-messages) [Add new starred Slack messages to Todoist as tasks](https://zapier.com/apps/slack/integrations/todoist/1580/create-todoist-tasks-from-new-starred-slack-messages) ##### Todoist [Add new Todoist tasks to Google Calendar as events](https://zapier.com/apps/todoist/integrations/google-calendar/535/create-google-calendar-event-from-todoist-task) [Create Trello cards from new incomplete Todoist tasks](https://zapier.com/apps/todoist/integrations/trello/1425/create-each-new-incomplete-todoist-task-as-a-trello-card) [Save new Todoist incomplete tasks as new Asana tasks](https://zapier.com/apps/todoist/integrations/asana/1436/save-each-new-todoist-incomplete-task-as-an-asana-new-task) #### Zaps for Social Media Let’s now explore the automation tools, often referred to as ‘zaps’, for social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. With these tools, you can conveniently share images and updates across multiple networks by simply forwarding them from one platform to another. ##### Facebook Pages [Post new RSS items to a Facebook Page](https://zapier.com/apps/facebook-pages/integrations/rss/39/share-new-blog-posts-to-your-facebook-page) [Automatically Post New WordPress Posts to Facebook Page](https://zapier.com/apps/facebook-pages/integrations/wordpress/181/automatically-post-new-wordpress-posts-to-facebook-page) [Share new Facebook Page posts in Slack](https://zapier.com/apps/facebook-pages/integrations/slack/1551/send-posts-from-facebook-pages-to-slack) [Share new Facebook Pages posts to LinkedIn](https://zapier.com/apps/facebook-pages/integrations/linkedin/2648/share-new-facebook-pages-posts-to-linkedin) [Share Facebook Page posts on another Facebook Page](https://zapier.com/apps/facebook-pages/integrations/facebook-pages/2458/a-new-facebook-stream-post-triggers-the-creation-of-a-new-facebook-page-post) ##### Instagram [Auto Share Instagram Photos to Your Facebook Page](https://zapier.com/apps/facebook-pages/integrations/instagram/162/auto-share-instagram-photos-to-your-facebook-page) [Share Instagram Photos to Twitter Automatically](https://zapier.com/apps/twitter/integrations/instagram/177/share-instagram-photos-to-twitter-automatically) [Pin your new Instagram posts on Pinterest](https://zapier.com/apps/instagram/integrations/pinterest/11908/pin-your-new-instagram-posts-on-pinterest) [Share your new Instagram photos and videos in Slack](https://zapier.com/apps/instagram/integrations/slack/1566/share-your-new-instagram-photos-and-videos-in-slack) [Save your Instagram posts to Google Drive](https://zapier.com/apps/instagram/integrations/google-drive/10598/save-your-instagram-posts-to-google-drive) [Save new Instagram photos to Dropbox](https://zapier.com/apps/instagram/integrations/dropbox/197/save-instagram-photos-to-dropbox) [Create RSS posts from new Instagram content](https://zapier.com/apps/instagram/integrations/rss/2991/create-rss-posts-from-new-instagram-content) ##### Twitter [Tweet at new Twitter followers](https://zapier.com/apps/twitter/integrations/twitter/12461/tweet-at-new-twitter-followers) [Tweet new blog posts](https://zapier.com/apps/twitter/integrations/rss/93/automatically-tweet-new-blog-posts) _(via RSS)_ [Share new Twitter mentions in Slack](https://zapier.com/apps/twitter/integrations/slack/123/send-twitter-mentions-to-a-slack-channel) [Tweet Your New WordPress Posts Automatically](https://zapier.com/apps/twitter/integrations/wordpress/183/tweet-your-new-wordpress-posts-automatically) [POST new user tweets to a webhook](https://zapier.com/apps/twitter/integrations/webhook/10095/post-new-user-tweets-to-a-webhook) [Save Twitter mentions to a Google Sheets spreadsheet](https://zapier.com/apps/twitter/integrations/google-sheets/135/save-twitter-mentions-to-a-google-sheets-spreadsheet) [Share new Tweets from a Twitter list in Slack](https://zapier.com/apps/twitter/integrations/slack/199/send-tweets-your-teams-slack-channel) [Create Twitter image tweets from new Facebook Page posts](https://zapier.com/apps/twitter/integrations/facebook-pages/3822/tweet-images-from-a-facebook-page) ##### YouTube [Send new YouTube videos in a channel to a Facebook Page](https://zapier.com/apps/youtube/integrations/facebook-pages/7236/send-new-youtube-videos-in-a-channel-to-a-facebook-page) [Send new YouTube videos in a channel to Slack](https://zapier.com/apps/youtube/integrations/slack/7233/send-new-youtube-videos-in-a-channel-to-slack) [Tweet new videos in a YouTube channel](https://zapier.com/apps/youtube/integrations/twitter/7235/tweet-new-videos-in-a-youtube-channel) [Create a RSS feed for new YouTube channel videos](https://zapier.com/apps/youtube/integrations/rss/7234/create-a-rss-feed-for-new-youtube-channel-videos) [Post new YouTube videos matching a search string to WordPress](https://zapier.com/apps/youtube/integrations/wordpress/4019/post-new-youtube-videos-which-match-a-search-string-to-wordpress) [Post new YouTube videos that match a search to your Facebook Page](https://zapier.com/apps/youtube/integrations/facebook-pages/10655/post-new-youtube-videos-that-match-a-search-to-your-facebook-page) #### More Zaps & Recipes Finally, let me list some recipes for a few more apps and tools — all the useful ones like Dropbox and WordPress. ##### Dropbox [Copy new Dropbox files to Google Drive](https://zapier.com/apps/dropbox/integrations/google-drive/168/copy-new-dropbox-files-to-google-drive) [Upload new Dropbox files to YouTube as videos](https://zapier.com/apps/dropbox/integrations/youtube/13928/upload-new-dropbox-files-to-youtube-as-videos) [Get an RSS Feed of All New Files in Your Dropbox](https://zapier.com/apps/dropbox/integrations/rss/249/get-an-rss-feed-of-all-new-files-in-your-dropbox) ##### Typeform [Send email notifications or follow-ups from new Typeform entries](https://zapier.com/apps/typeform/integrations/gmail/114/send-email-notifications-and-followups-based-on-typeform-entries) [Get Slack notifications for new Typeform entries](https://zapier.com/apps/typeform/integrations/slack/883/notify-your-team-on-slack-when-your-typeform-form-has-a-new-entry) [Create Trello cards from new Typeform entries](https://zapier.com/apps/typeform/integrations/trello/113/create-trello-card-via-typeform) [Get an SMS Whenever Your Typeform Form is Filled Out](https://zapier.com/apps/typeform/integrations/sms/127/get-an-sms-whenever-your-typeform-form-is-filled-out) [Save Typeform entries as text files in Dropbox](https://zapier.com/apps/typeform/integrations/dropbox/116/save-typeform-entries-to-a-dropbox-text-file) [Add new Typeform entries to Asana as tasks](https://zapier.com/apps/typeform/integrations/asana/1356/add-new-typeform-entries-to-asana) [Share Typeform entries via Gmail email](https://zapier.com/apps/typeform/integrations/gmail/9221/share-typeform-entries-via-gmail-email) [Save Typeform form entries to Google Docs](https://zapier.com/apps/typeform/integrations/google-docs/1859/new-typeform-entry-to-google-docs-new-text-file) ##### WordPress [Tweet Your New WordPress Posts Automatically](https://zapier.com/apps/wordpress/integrations/twitter/183/tweet-your-new-wordpress-posts-automatically) [Share published WordPress posts in a Slack channel](https://zapier.com/apps/wordpress/integrations/slack/491/share-published-wordpress-posts-in-a-slack-channel) [Post Your New WordPress Posts to LinkedIn Automatically](https://zapier.com/apps/wordpress/integrations/linkedin/159/post-your-new-wordpress-posts-to-linkedin-automatically) [Share new WordPress posts on Pinterest](https://zapier.com/apps/wordpress/integrations/pinterest/11911/share-new-wordpress-posts-on-pinterest) [Log WordPress posts to a Google Sheets spreadsheet](https://zapier.com/apps/wordpress/integrations/google-sheets/9354/add-wordpress-posts-into-a-google-sheets-spreadsheet) **I believe in automation** in spite of the debates going on around its issues as it boosts productivity. It helps me every day in my work, and I hope it will help you too. `(Source: Hongkiat)` Happy learning! ---
**Author:** ![Penny\_Trey\_Shun](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/penny_trey_shun/32/21407_2.png) [@Penny\_Trey\_Shun](https://onehack.st/u/Penny_Trey_Shun)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2023, 6:22am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/zapier-zaps-and-recipes-to-boost-productivity-automation-tools/251168/2 "2023-07-06T06:22:55Z")
i believe in automation, too. thanks for this share.