How I Made a 0 Dollars with Make.com Automations: Every Function Explained!
Dive deep into the world of Make.com with practical examples and learn how to leverage every function to skyrocket your productivity and earnings!
Ever wondered how to make a million dollars with automation? 🤔 Buckle up, because I’m about to take you on a journey through Make.com, revealing every function you need to know to transform your workflows and boost your income!
Hey everyone, I’ve built automations on Make.com that have generated around a million dollars. From creating automations for clients to using them in my own businesses, Make.com has been a game-changer. Today, I’m going to walk you through every single Make.com function I’ve picked up along the way. Not all of them are useful, but knowing them will make you a Make.com master. So, grab your coffee ☕, and let’s dive in!
Getting Started with Make.com
Scenario Builder: First, let’s get familiar with the Scenario Builder. I’ve named this scenario “Every Make.com Function: How Each Works and Which You Should Use.” This will be our playground where we’ll manipulate these functions.
Variable Picker: Click on a field to open the Variable Picker on the right. This lets you see variables for modules before you. We’ll cover settings, math functions, text and binary functions, date and time functions, array functions, and even some custom and system variables.
The Power of Text and Binary Functions
Length: The simplest function is length. It tells you the length of a string or an array. For example, length("a very long string") gives you 15.
Lower:Lower converts any string to lowercase. Handy for formatting URLs or ensuring consistent text processing.
Replace:Replace is incredibly versatile. Use it to find and replace substrings within a string. For example, you can replace all spaces in a URL with %20 for proper encoding.
Trim:Trim removes white spaces from the beginning and end of a string, ensuring your data is clean and formatted correctly.
Encode URL & Decode URL: These functions help in handling URLs by encoding spaces and special characters or decoding them back to their original form.
Essential Math Functions
Random and Round:Random generates a number between 0 and 1. Multiply it by a range and round it to get a whole number. Perfect for random task assignments!
Sum and Average:Sum adds numbers together, while Average calculates the mean of a set of numbers. Use these to process numerical data efficiently.
Add Days: Add days to the current date to set future deadlines automatically. Combine it with Now to get today’s date and add the number of days needed.
Date and Time Functions
Now:Now gets the current date and time. Use it with Add Days to set deadlines or reminders.
Format Date & Parse Date:Format Date converts dates to a desired format, while Parse Date converts a string to a date object. These are crucial for ensuring compatibility across different systems and APIs.
Working with Arrays
Split and Join:Split divides a string into an array based on a delimiter. Join does the opposite, converting an array back to a string.
Contains:Contains checks if an array contains a specific value, returning true or false. This is great for conditional workflows.
Map:Map transforms arrays by applying a function to each element. Use it to extract specific fields from objects within an array.
Advanced Functions: Custom and System Variables
Execution ID:Execution ID provides a unique identifier for each scenario run. Use it for logging and debugging.
Operations Left: Monitor your operations usage with Operations Left. Set alerts to notify you when you’re running low on operations to avoid disruptions.
Switch:Switch is a more advanced version of If, allowing multiple conditions and corresponding actions. Perfect for creating dynamic workflows.
Conclusion
Mastering Make.com functions is a surefire way to enhance your automation skills and potentially increase your earnings. Whether you’re handling client projects or optimizing your own processes, these functions provide the tools you need to succeed.
"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it." – Henry David Thoreau
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