Topic

automation

  • Automation Showdown: Process Builder vs Workflow

    Ahhh, the great automation debate: Process Builder versus Workflow. Both are powerful tools, both offering countless benefits. More than likely there is at least one of each kind of automation…

    3–5 min read
    Automation Showdown: Process Builder vs Workflow
  • Using Zapier to Automate Time Logging in Salesforce

    One of the least exciting parts of my job as a consultant is logging my time. Working for a small consulting firm, we have the flexibility to choose the tools…

    4–6 min read
    Using Zapier to Automate Time Logging in Salesforce
  • Appending a Long Area Text Field With Process Builder

    One of the things I love about Process Builder is that you don’t need to know code to configure a solution that once required Apex. Because Process Builder is built…

    5–8 min read
    Appending a Long Area Text Field With Process Builder
  • Creating Your First Approval Process

    PREFACE: This post is part of the Zero to Hero series. Automation is where Salesforce shines. The ability for fields to update, automatically send an email, and tasks assigned based…

    13–19 min read
    Creating Your First Approval Process
  • Creating Your First Workflow Rule

    Heads up (updated November 2026): Salesforce ended support for Workflow Rules on December 31, 2025, and you can no longer create new ones. The concepts here still help you understand…

    13–19 min read
    Creating Your First Workflow Rule