Lesson 5. Tables, Interfaces, and Advanced Zaps

Lesson 5. Tables, Interfaces, and Advanced Zaps#

Zapier Tables: Storing Data#

Zapier Tables are built-in databases. Similar to Google Sheets, but designed for automation.

Why Tables instead of Google Sheets?

• Tables are built into Zapier — data transfers instantly
• Tables triggers and actions are free (don't use tasks!)
• You can create buttons that trigger Zaps directly from the table

How to create:

1. Go to Tables → "+ Create Table"
2. Name the columns (Name, Email, Phone, Status)
3. The table is ready — connect it to Zaps

Zapier Interfaces: Forms and Pages#

Zapier Interfaces is a form builder. A form submission instantly triggers a Zap.

How to create a form:

1. Go to Interfaces → "+ Create Interface"
2. Select "Form"
3. Add fields (Name, Email, Message)
4. Configure what happens after submission (trigger Zap)
5. Publish — you'll get a link

Example: «Book a service» form → data goes to Table → manager gets a notification.

Multi-Step Zaps#

A Zap can have multiple actions in sequence:

1. Trigger: new form submission
2. Action 1: write data to Google Sheets
3. Action 2: send notification to Telegram
4. Action 3: send confirmation email to the customer

Filters and Conditions#

Filters let a Zap continue only under certain conditions:

Example:

• Trigger: new submission
• Filter: budget > 100,000
• Action: notify manager (only for large submissions)

Built-in Zapier Tools#

• Formatter — format text, dates, numbers
• Filter — conditions (if met — continue, else — stop)
• Paths — branching (different actions for different conditions)
• Delay — delay (send in 1 hour)
• Looping — loops (process a list of items)

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