Alan Walsh

Scenario inputs in Make.com provide a powerful way to manually trigger automations with dynamic data input without requiring external system integration. By utilizing scenario inputs, you can quickly set up and run workflows that require different parameters each time, streamlining the process of executing customized automation tasks. This approach is particularly useful when you need … Read more

In this post, I’ll walk you through a practical automation that efficiently extracts data from PDF invoices and inputs it into Google Sheets. This process not only streamlines your invoicing but also leverages AI to enhance data accuracy. This automation can handle both machine-readable and scanned PDFs, ensuring that regardless of the format, the data … Read more

I created an automation that simplifies the process of generating blog posts for Shopify stores. By entering a keyword into an Airtable base, this system handles everything from creating formatted content to publishing it directly on your store. The goal is to make blogging easier and more efficient, allowing store owners to focus on other … Read more

This guide will walk you through the process of connecting Make.com to Instagram for automated posting of photos, reels, and carousels. By following these steps, you’ll streamline your social media management and enhance your online presence effortlessly. Connecting Make.com to Instagram Connecting Make.com to Instagram is a straightforward process. First, ensure you have an Instagram … Read more

  I created an automation that streamlines the process of gathering and analyzing YouTube video content. This tool efficiently compiles summaries from multiple videos, highlighting common themes, differing viewpoints, and useful product recommendations. By leveraging services like Apify for transcription and OpenAI for summarization, I can extract valuable insights without manually sifting through each video. … Read more

Testing automations in Make.com can be significantly streamlined by using previously processed data instead of waiting for external triggers. By implementing this approach, you can efficiently validate complex scenarios such as those involving webhooks, payment systems, and various Make.com app integrations without the need to generate new external events each time. In my video, I … Read more

Make.com is significantly more affordable than Zapier, offering 10,000 operations for $9 compared to Zapier’s 750 tasks for $29.99, but Zapier provides simpler usability with a streamlined interface and more exclusive integrations, making it better suited for beginners. On the other hand, Make.com excels in advanced automation, with superior flow control, and flexibility, though it … Read more

In this post, I’ll guide you through an automation process that enhances your lead generation efforts by creating and emailing personalized prospect videos at scale. By leveraging tools like Airtable, Creatomate, and Make.com, you can save time while securing more leads effectively. To increase the chances of success in cold outreach, it’s crucial to personalize … Read more

Creating well-formatted Google Documents through Make.com automation eliminates the hassle of manual formatting and ensures consistent, professional-looking outputs. By leveraging HTML formatting and OpenAI integration, you can transform plain text or markdown into beautifully structured documents with proper headings, bullet points, and formatting elements. In my video, I demonstrate both manual HTML formatting techniques and … Read more

Using Perplexity AI for article summarization of direct URLs can lead to unreliable results, especially when dealing with non-indexed or non-existent URLs. By implementing a more robust solution using a web scraper and GPT4o, we can create accurate and dependable article summaries. This alternative approach not only provides more reliable results but also offers greater … Read more