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Split name into first, middle and last names in Zapier

Using Zapier, here’s a problem you’ll run into a lot: The trigger app provides a person’s full name, and the action app asks for first name and last name separately. Below you’ll learn the best & easiest way to split a full name into first, last and middle names. Note that multi-step Zaps require a

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Business

Save a dollar, spend 5 hours

Earlier this week I received an email that went something like this (paraphrased) My CRM used to have a native integration with another contacts app, but they’ve removed it and recommend Zapier instead. I’ve been doing this a long time and have never had to pay for another tool, so I won’t. Instead I’m thinking

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Business

Getting clients to do what you want them to do

Let’s talk about training your clients like you’d train a dog. 😏 This started from a support request for Content Snare. It went something like this We’re using Content Snare to collect content and files, but our client just keeps putting everything in Dropbox. How do I get them to use Content Snare instead? It

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Business

Favourite purchases of 2019

The end of the year got me thinking about what I’ve bought lately that made a big difference in my life or business. I went through every new purchase, subscription, tool or cost that we’ve had in 2019.  The results kind of blew my mind. As someone who is always on the lookout for awesome

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