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How to use Make.com to automate your Webflow site?

Make.com (formerly Integromat) is a powerful no-code tool that communicates with your various applications to define automated actions.

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The actions that can be automated are numerous, and so are the opportunities to save time !

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For example, you can create personalized email sends after an order, instant posts on multiple social networks, new entries in your customer database, and more.

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This article introduces you to the functionality and possibilities offered by Make.com

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I. What is Make.com?

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Make.com is a platform that connects the various tools you use.

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Over 1000 applications are already supported by Make.com, and new ones are added regularly.

Make.com allows you to create automations using "Workflows."

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‍A workflow is a sequence of actions you want to automate.

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Since some actions affect many people and situations daily, many templates are already ready to use : sorting received emails into an Excel document, adding a Shopify order to your invoice management tool, etc.

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You can also create your own Workflows to automate exactly the action you need!

By connecting the different tools you use, you can free yourself from repetitive and redundant tasks.

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‍You gain efficiency and thus have more time to dedicate to your higher value-added actions!

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II. How Make.com Works

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To create an automation, Make.com operates using "Scenarios." Each scenario will correspond to a specific automation.

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To create a scenario, Make.com requires at least two elements: a trigger and an associated action.

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The trigger refers to the element that activates the scenario. It can be linked to a time parameter (for example, once a day at 10 AM, every 10 minutes, once a month...) or to a specific action (a form filled out, an email sent...).

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Once the scenario detects the trigger's activation, it initiates all the actions it needs to perform..

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The actions can also be of various types: filling an Excel row, creating a database entry, sending a notification or an email, etc.

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To create more complex automations, Make.com also allows you to add conditions to your scenarios.

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These conditions provide greater precision in the actions to be taken.

For example, upon receiving an informational email, Make.com can automate the creation of a new lead record if the address is unknown, or update an existing customer's contact record if applicable.

III. Make.com's Features

A. Features

Make.com stands out from other automation tools due to the very large number of features it offers.

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Indeed, it offers an unparalleled selection and saves even more time thanks to its many existing templates for common tasks.

Thanks to the numerous conditions and different connections available on Make.com, you can also fully customize a workflow tocreate the functionality that perfectly suits your needs.

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If you have basic programming knowledge, the possibilities are almost endless. Indeed, the tool's low-code approach allows you to create variables and conditions within each module to automate very specific actions.

B. Getting Started

Make.com features a visual and intuitive interface, like many no-code tools. This allows you to build complex automations simply by clicking and filling in the required information.

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Its bubble-based representation system also simplifies the overall visibility of your workflow, making sharing and teamwork more accessible.

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However, to fully leverage this tool's potential, basic programming knowledge is required. Indeed, some advanced functionalities are inaccessible without basic algorithmic logic.

C. Number of Integrations

Make.com already has over 1000 directly integrated applications. This wide range of integrated applications includes, for example, all types of email clients, online databases, and a vast majority of management and organization tools.

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Unlike other similar tools such as Zapier, Make.com also allows you to add any application that has an API. This means you can connect and automate your own applications!

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D. Community

Make.com is a very popular tool, so much so that its community produces educational content. You can therefore find a lot of information on various forums to learn how to use this tool optimally.

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Your questions have probably already been asked and certainly answered!

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The Make.com community drives the tool's development in line with user needs. The tool also underwent a redesign in 2022, when Integromat became Make.com. This change has improved the tool's ergonomics and accessibility for no-code users.

IV. Subscriptions

Make.com offers various subscription plans to suit each user's needs.

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A very comprehensive free version allows you to get familiar with the tool. You'll have access to most of the tool's features. You will only be limited to a maximum of 2 active scenarios simultaneously and a volume of 1000 operations per month.

Subsequently, here are the benefits offered by the different subscriptions:

$9 per month for the Core version : the number of scenarios becomes unlimited, and the volume increases to 10,000 operations per month.

$16 per month for the Pro version : the volume increases to 120,000 operations per month.

$29 per month for the Teams version : creation of roles and a dedicated interface for team scenario creation.

Each of these versions can be customized by increasing the number of operations included in the subscription.

V. Conclusion

To discover Make through a practical example, find our tutorial to learn how to automate sending emails on Webflow using Make.com!

At Afalence, we pay particular attention to the ergonomics and efficiency of the websites we create. If you would like assistance in creating automations on your website, we invite you to contact us!

To find all our tutorials and tips, we invite you to visit our blog.

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VI. Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best automation tool between Zapier and Make.com?

Each tool has its strengths and unique features that suit various uses. Although they offer similar services, Make.com offers greater precision and freedom in building your workflows.

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Meanwhile, Zapier is easier to get started with and thus allows you to get your automations up and running faster.