Get Started with Automation
Welcome to Make! This guide is designed to introduce you to the world of automation and empower you to create your own time-saving workflows. Discover how Make can help reduce manual work, minimize errors, and improve overall efficiency.
Automation involves using technology to perform tasks automatically, freeing up valuable time and resources. Whether it's simple day-to-day tasks or complex business processes, automation streamlines operations and allows focus on more critical activities.
Understanding APIs
To connect different applications and systems, Make utilizes APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). Think of an API as a universal remote control that allows applications to communicate and work together seamlessly, without needing to understand the intricate internal workings of each system. Make integrates with thousands of APIs, enabling connections to a vast array of applications.
Explore the Make integrations to see the wide range of applications you can connect.
Building Your First Scenario
This guide will walk you through creating your first Make scenario, an automated workflow designed to send notifications to a sales team. You will learn to monitor a Google Sheet for new prospect entries and send immediate Slack notifications to the sales team.
What you'll build: A notification system connecting your marketing team's prospect entries in Google Sheets to your sales team via Slack.
What you'll need:
- A Make account (Sign up for Make)
- A Slack account and workspace (Sign up for Slack)
- A Google account (Create an account)
Follow the steps to plan and build your scenario, transforming how your teams collaborate and receive critical updates.
