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2025-05-21

[No Programming Required] How to Automatically Update Data in Bubble

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"Updating data can be surprisingly time-consuming" "I'm worried about making input mistakes" — Have you ever felt this way?

When using Bubble, there are many situations where you might want to update data in combination with other tools, but API integration requires programming knowledge, and it might seem difficult without an engineer.

So this time, we will introduce a method to easily automate the updating of Bubble data using the no-code tool Yoom.
For example, you can set up a flow like "Update a Bubble Thing when a Google Form is submitted" in just a few steps.

By reducing manual work and smoothly linking information between tools, your daily tasks will become much easier.
If you think "I might be able to do this myself," please check out the rest!

For those who want to try it out quickly

Yoom offers templates for automating workflows using Bubble!
If you want to try it right away, click the banner below to get started!


■Overview

The flow "Update Bubble's Thing when a Google Form is submitted" is a business workflow that automatically updates specific records in Bubble triggered by data submission from Google Forms.
It eliminates the need to check and transcribe form responses, maintaining data consistency and accuracy. Information management becomes smoother, improving daily business efficiency.

■Recommended for

  • Those who are using Google Forms for data collection but find it cumbersome to integrate with Bubble
  • Developers and operators who want to automatically update databases created in Bubble
  • Business users who want to reduce errors from manual data entry and streamline business processes
  • Teams using multiple SaaS applications and looking to automate data integration
  • Executives who want to improve daily business productivity through workflow automation

■Benefits of using this template

  • Reduces the effort of manual entry, improving work efficiency.
  • Prevents human errors, maintaining data consistency.
  • Makes effective use of time and resources through workflow automation.

Various Ways to Automatically Update Data in Bubble

There are several ways to automatically update data in Bubble.
We have picked out a few methods for you to check out!

By clicking "Try it out" on the automation example you're interested in and registering an account, you can immediately experience automatic updates in Bubble.
Registration takes only 30 seconds, so feel free to give it a try!

Automatically Update Form Data in Bubble

By linking forms with Bubble, you can automatically reflect form responses in Bubble's records (Things).
Starting from form submission, you can quickly integrate user registrations, application information, survey results, etc., into Bubble, which can help reduce the effort of manual transcription and input errors.</span>


■Overview

The flow "Update Bubble's Thing when a Google Form is submitted" is a business workflow that automatically updates specific records in Bubble triggered by data submission from Google Forms.
It eliminates the need to check and transcribe form responses, maintaining data consistency and accuracy. Information management becomes smoother, improving daily business efficiency.

■Recommended for

  • Those who are using Google Forms for data collection but find it cumbersome to integrate with Bubble
  • Developers and operators who want to automatically update databases created in Bubble
  • Business users who want to reduce errors from manual data entry and streamline business processes
  • Teams using multiple SaaS applications and looking to automate data integration
  • Executives who want to improve daily business productivity through workflow automation

■Benefits of using this template

  • Reduces the effort of manual entry, improving work efficiency.
  • Prevents human errors, maintaining data consistency.
  • Makes effective use of time and resources through workflow automation.

■Overview

The flow "Update Bubble's Thing when a HubSpot form is submitted" integrates HubSpot and Bubble, automatically updating Bubble's data upon form submission.
This reduces manual data entry and updating tasks, achieving efficient data management.
In marketing activities and customer management, it alleviates the workload while maintaining a consistent data flow.

■Recommended for

  • Those who use HubSpot forms to collect information and operate applications with Bubble
  • Marketers who spend time on manual data updates
  • Developers who want to automate data integration between HubSpot and Bubble
  • Business owners who want to streamline business processes while maintaining data consistency
  • Those who want to build integrated business workflows using Yoom to connect multiple SaaS applications

■Benefits of using this template

  • Reduction in data entry effort: Since Bubble's Thing is automatically updated when a HubSpot form is submitted, manual entry tasks are no longer necessary.
  • Ensuring data consistency: Automatic updates make it less likely for discrepancies to occur between HubSpot and Bubble, enabling accurate information management.
  • Improved operational efficiency: Automation saves time, allowing focus on other important tasks.

Automatically Update Schedule Tool Data in Bubble

Often overlooked changes, such as storage file names and schedule modifications, are covered by the following flow.
By executing the flow at a specified time each day or triggering it with updates from other apps, you can synchronize the latest status with Bubble.


■Overview

The "Regularly Retrieve Box File Information and Update Bubble Thing" workflow is a business workflow that automatically reflects the latest information of files stored in Box to Bubble. By regularly retrieving file information from Box and automatically updating Bubble's Thing, efficient information management is achieved while maintaining data consistency.

■Recommended for

  • Users who want to streamline data management by integrating Box and Bubble
  • Personnel who want to reduce the workload of manually managing frequently updated file information
  • IT personnel who want to optimize business processes by utilizing API integration and automatic updates
  • Companies that want to automate data synchronization between different SaaS applications using Yoom
  • Developers who want to achieve efficient information management while maintaining data consistency

■Benefits of Using This Template

  • Time-saving: Automating data updates from Box to Bubble reduces the time spent on manual tasks.
  • Error prevention: Automatic updates prevent human errors from manual input, ensuring data accuracy.
  • Improved operational efficiency: Automating regular updates allows for smooth progress in the data management process.

■Overview

The flow "Update a Thing in Bubble when an event is updated in Google Calendar" is a business workflow that integrates schedule management with data management.
By automatically reflecting changes made in Google Calendar to a Thing in Bubble, you can eliminate the need for manual data entry and updates.
This ensures consistency between schedules and data while enabling efficient business operations.

■Recommended for

  • Those who use both Google Calendar and Bubble and find manual data updates cumbersome
  • Developers or project managers who want to automatically update the database when schedules change
  • Team leaders aiming to streamline business workflows and reduce manual errors
  • Executives looking to promote business automation by integrating multiple apps using Yoom

■Benefits of using this template

  • Time-saving: Automatically reflects changes in Google Calendar to Bubble, eliminating the need for manual updates.
  • Consistency of data: Automating the synchronization of schedules and databases eliminates discrepancies in information.
  • Reduction of errors: Prevents manual input errors, enabling accurate data management.

Automatically Update Data from Database/CRM Services to Bubble

Even if different departments use different database/CRM services, you can integrate and manage them centrally.
Automatically reflect updates from spreadsheets or Notion databases in Bubble. This will prevent information discrepancies and double management, making cross-departmental operations smoother.


■Overview

The flow "When a row is updated in Google Sheets, Bubble is also updated" is a business workflow that reduces the hassle of data management and maintains information consistency.

■Recommended for

  • Those who want to streamline data management by integrating Google Sheets and Bubble
  • Business personnel considering automation due to time-consuming manual data updates
  • Developers who want to synchronize information across multiple tools while maintaining data consistency
  • Teams that frequently update Google Sheets and need prompt reflection in Bubble
  • Executives looking to improve work efficiency through workflow automation

■Benefits of using this template

  • Time-saving: Updates in Google Sheets are automatically reflected in Bubble, eliminating the need for manual data entry.
  • Ensures data consistency: Synchronizing data across multiple tools prevents discrepancies and errors.
  • Improves business efficiency: Automation frees you from daily repetitive tasks, allowing you to focus on more important work.

■Overview

The flow of "Updating Bubble's Thing when the status is updated in Notion" is a business workflow that automates information linkage between Notion and Bubble in project management and data management.
It reduces time wastage and human errors associated with manual data updates, ensuring smooth information sharing.
By utilizing Yoom, you can streamline daily operations and contribute to improving the productivity of the entire team.

■Recommended for

  • Teams or individuals who regularly use Notion and Bubble
  • Business personnel who spend time and effort on manual data synchronization
  • Project managers looking to improve efficiency through workflow automation
  • Developers or startups wanting to integrate multiple SaaS apps for centralized management
  • Executives or managers who want to maintain data consistency while reducing operational errors

■Benefits of using this template

  • Achieving automatic updates: Status changes in Notion are automatically reflected in Bubble's Thing, eliminating the need for manual updates.
  • Error prevention: Automation reduces human errors that are likely to occur during manual input.
  • Improved work efficiency: Smooth information linkage enhances the overall work efficiency of the team.
  • Rapid data sharing: The latest status information is automatically reflected in Bubble, leading to faster decision-making.

Let's Create a Flow to Automatically Update Bubble Data

Let's get started with creating a flow to automatically update Bubble data!

This time, we will proceed with the setup using Yoom, a no-code platform.
If you do not have a Yoom account yet, please create one from the Yoom account creation link.

[What is Yoom]

In this article, we will create the flow introduced earlier: "Update Bubble's Thing when Google Form is submitted."
The creation process is broadly divided as follows.

  • Integration of Bubble and Google Form with My Apps
  • Copying the Template
  • Retrieving Form Responses and Setting the Thing to Update
  • Preparing for Flow Operation (Setting the Trigger to ON)

■Overview

The flow "Update Bubble's Thing when a Google Form is submitted" is a business workflow that automatically updates specific records in Bubble triggered by data submission from Google Forms.
It eliminates the need to check and transcribe form responses, maintaining data consistency and accuracy. Information management becomes smoother, improving daily business efficiency.

■Recommended for

  • Those who are using Google Forms for data collection but find it cumbersome to integrate with Bubble
  • Developers and operators who want to automatically update databases created in Bubble
  • Business users who want to reduce errors from manual data entry and streamline business processes
  • Teams using multiple SaaS applications and looking to automate data integration
  • Executives who want to improve daily business productivity through workflow automation

■Benefits of using this template

  • Reduces the effort of manual entry, improving work efficiency.
  • Prevents human errors, maintaining data consistency.
  • Makes effective use of time and resources through workflow automation.

Step 1: Integrating Bubble and Google Forms with My Apps

Register Bubble and Google Forms in My Apps and integrate them with Yoom.

  1. After logging into Yoom, select "My Apps" from the workspace sidebar.
  2. Click "+ Add" on the right side of the My Apps screen.

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  1. When the "App List" is displayed, search and select the app name using the search bar at the top right.

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Let's start by integrating Bubble.

  1. Select Bubble from the app list.

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  1. Set any name for "Account Name".
    It's easier to manage if the name can identify the API being integrated.

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  1. After logging into Bubble, access the edit screen of the API to be integrated.
    Open the API screen from the gear (Settings) on the left.

  1. Check the items in the diagram under "APIs and Backend Workflows".

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  1. Click "Generate a new API token" under "API Tokens".
    Copy the generated "Private key" and set it in the "Access Token" on Yoom's integration screen.

  1. Copy the red-framed part from the API root URL under "APIs and Backend Workflows" and set it in the "Subdomain" on Yoom's integration screen.

  1. Once the settings are complete as shown in the diagram below, click "Add".

Return to the "My Apps" screen, and if Bubble has been added, the integration is complete. For more details on Bubble integration, please refer to this help page.

Next, let's integrate Google Forms.

  1. Select Google Forms from the app list.

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  1. Click "Sign in with Google".

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  1. Select any Google account and sign in.

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  1. Review the content and click "Continue".

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  1. Review the access permissions and click "Continue".
  2. If "Select the information Yoom can access" is displayed, check "Select All".

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Return to the "My Apps" screen, and if Google Forms has been added, the integration is complete.

Step 2: Copying the Template

Once the integration of Bubble and Google Forms is complete, copy the template you will use.
Click "Try it" on the banner below.


■Overview

The flow "Update Bubble's Thing when a Google Form is submitted" is a business workflow that automatically updates specific records in Bubble triggered by data submission from Google Forms.
It eliminates the need to check and transcribe form responses, maintaining data consistency and accuracy. Information management becomes smoother, improving daily business efficiency.

■Recommended for

  • Those who are using Google Forms for data collection but find it cumbersome to integrate with Bubble
  • Developers and operators who want to automatically update databases created in Bubble
  • Business users who want to reduce errors from manual data entry and streamline business processes
  • Teams using multiple SaaS applications and looking to automate data integration
  • Executives who want to improve daily business productivity through workflow automation

■Benefits of using this template

  • Reduces the effort of manual entry, improving work efficiency.
  • Prevents human errors, maintaining data consistency.
  • Makes effective use of time and resources through workflow automation.

This will copy the template to your Yoom workspace.
Click "OK" to proceed to the flow settings.

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Step 3: Setting the Trigger for Google Forms

First, set up the trigger action that will initiate the flow.

  1. Click on "When a response is submitted to the form" in Google Forms.

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  1. Check the linked account and action details, then click "Next".

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  1. Select the desired interval from the "Trigger Interval" dropdown.
    The trigger timing can be set to 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes. Depending on your plan, the shortest interval you can set may vary, so be sure to check.

    We recommend using the shortest interval available for your plan.

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  1. Set the ID of the form you want to use as a trigger in "Form ID".

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  1. Click "Test".
    This will retrieve the most recent response from the specified form.
    If no response has been submitted within the last hour, an error will occur. In that case, please submit a response to the form for testing purposes.

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As an example, we will retrieve responses from the form shown below.

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When the "Test Successful" result is displayed, the latest response will be added to "Retrieved Value".

By default, the items to be retrieved are fixed, and responses to the form are not included.
Click "Add Values to Retrieve" to add items you want to reflect in Google Forms.
For more details on how to add items, please refer to this help page.

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Once added, you can see that the retrieved content has been updated as shown below.

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Once the values are added, click "Save" at the bottom of the page.
Return to the flow screen, and if there is a checkmark next to "When a response is submitted to the form", you are done.

Step 4: Setting the Thing to Retrieve

Next, retrieve the Thing to update.

  1. Click "Search Thing" in Bubble.

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  1. Check the linked account and action details, then click "Next".

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  1. Set the data type to be searched in "Data Type Name".

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Access the API editor screen in Bubble, select "Data" on the left, and the value entered in "Type name" is the data type.

When setting the data type name, it must be entered in lowercase without spaces.
For more details, please refer to this help page for "How to Check Data Type Names in Bubble".

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  1. Set the field name to be searched in "Field Name".

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The red box in the image below is the field name. Please set any field name you want to search for.

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  1. Set any conditions in "Search Conditions".
    You can select from the dropdown.

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  1. Set the value obtained in Step 3 in "Search Value".
    After clicking the input field, you can select the values retrieved from Step 3.

    In the example, it is set to "Company Name", and each time a response is submitted, it searches for a Thing that matches (equals) the company name in the response.

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  1. Once the settings are complete, click "Test".
    It will search for a Thing that matches the specified conditions.

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When the "Test Successful" result is displayed, the information of the Thing that matches the conditions will be added to "Retrieved Value".
If multiple Things match, only the most recent one will be included.

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If there are no issues with the values, click "Save" at the bottom of the page.
Return to the flow screen, and if there is a checkmark next to "Search Thing", you are done.

Step 5: Setting the Thing to Update

Finally, update the Thing searched in Step 4.

  1. Click "Update Thing" in Bubble.

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  1. Check the linked account and action details, then click "Next".
  2. Set the data type to be updated in "Data Type Name".
    Set it in the same way as in Step 4.
  3. By default, the Thing ID obtained in Step 4 is set in "Thing ID".

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  1. Set the update content in "Thing".
    You can select the value obtained in Step 3 from the menu when clicking the input field.
    It is also possible to set a fixed value.

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  1. Once the settings are complete, click "Test".
    The Thing searched in Step 4 will be updated with the specified content.

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Once the "Test Successful" result is displayed, confirm that the Bubble Thing has been updated as specified, and click "Save".

Step 6: Preparing to Run the Flow (Set Trigger to ON)

Return to the flow screen, and if "All settings are complete!" is displayed, the flow setup is complete.
If you want to run the flow immediately, click "Turn Trigger ON".

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If you want to run it later, you can turn the trigger ON by clicking the trigger switch on the flow screen.

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Based on this flow bot, you can automate various other tasks!
Please try out the convenient features of Yoom.

Convenient Automation Examples Using Bubble

In this article, we introduced how to automatically update Bubble based on actions from various apps, but it is also possible to synchronize data from Things created in Bubble to other databases, or send notifications to email or chat tools.

Please give it a try!


■Overview

This is a flow that adds information registered in Bubble to Notion.

With Yoom, you can easily achieve this flow without any programming, as it allows for seamless integration between applications.

■Recommended for

1. Those who use Bubble for app development or web production

・Those who manage user requests and developer tasks in Bubble

・Those who want to share Bubble information with team members in other apps


2. Those who use Notion for work

・Those who want to consolidate team information in Notion

・Those who want to speed up data integration into Notion


■Benefits of using this template

Bubble is a no-code tool useful for app development and web production. However, if your team or department shares information in Notion, manually transferring registered data every time a Thing is created can be time-consuming and labor-intensive.

By utilizing this template, whenever a Thing is created in Bubble, the registered information is automatically synchronized with Notion, eliminating the need for team members to check or transfer data manually. This not only enables smooth information sharing by reducing work time but also decreases human errors such as transcription mistakes or omissions.


■Notes

・Please connect Yoom with both Bubble and Notion.

・You can select trigger intervals of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes.

・Please note that the shortest trigger interval varies depending on the plan.


■Overview

This is a flow that notifies Microsoft Teams when a Thing is created in Bubble.

■Recommended for

1. Development Team

・For those who want to share user registration status of applications developed in Bubble on Microsoft Teams to understand development status and utilize it for bug reporting, etc.

・For those who want to immediately notify team members of the creation of a new Thing to enable quick response and improvement.

2. Customer Support Team

・For those who manage inquiries from users of applications developed in Bubble on Microsoft Teams.

・For those who want to understand user attributes and usage to provide more personalized support.

■Benefits of Using This Template

Bubble is a tool that streamlines web application development, but manually notifying Microsoft Teams every time a Thing is created can decrease team communication efficiency, leading to delays or oversights in information sharing.

By implementing this flow, notifications are automatically sent to Microsoft Teams when a Thing is created in Bubble, allowing team members to immediately understand the creation of a Thing and enabling quick response and feedback. Being freed from manual notification tasks allows developers to focus on their core tasks, improving productivity.

■Notes

・Please integrate both Bubble and Microsoft Teams with Yoom.

・Microsoft365 (formerly Office365) has both a home plan and a general business plan (Microsoft365 Business). If you are not subscribed to the general business plan, authentication may fail.


■Overview

This is a flow where an email notification is sent via Gmail when a Thing is created in Bubble.

With Yoom, you can easily achieve this flow without any programming, as it allows for seamless integration between apps.

■Recommended for

1. Those who develop apps or create websites using Bubble

・Those who manage business-related information collectively in Bubble

・Those who want to quickly share information registered in Bubble with team members


2. Those who share information using Gmail

・Those who use Gmail for communication within the team

・Those who want to receive information from other apps via Gmail


■Benefits of using this template

Bubble is a convenient tool for streamlining app development and web creation, but manually notifying team members via Gmail every time a Thing is created can be cumbersome.

By utilizing this template, you can automatically notify team members via Gmail when a Thing is created in Bubble. This not only saves the effort of manual communication but also speeds up information sharing and reduces human errors such as transcription mistakes.


■Notes

・Please integrate both Bubble and Gmail with Yoom.

・You can select the trigger interval from 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes.

・Please note that the shortest trigger interval varies depending on the plan.


■Overview

This is a flow that notifies a Slack channel when a Thing is created in Bubble.

■Recommended for

1. Development Team

・Teams that want to share user registration status of applications developed with Bubble on Slack to understand development status and utilize it for bug reporting.

・Teams that want to immediately notify team members of the creation of a new Thing to facilitate quick response and improvement.

2. Customer Support Team

・Teams that manage inquiries from users of applications developed with Bubble on Slack.

・Teams that want to understand new user registrations and provide pre-prepared information and support.

・Teams that want to understand user attributes and usage to provide more personalized support.

3. Marketing Team

・Teams conducting promotional activities for applications developed with Bubble and evaluating effectiveness and considering improvements on Slack.

・Teams that want to understand new user acquisition in real-time to improve marketing strategies.

■Benefits of Using This Template

・By receiving notifications in a Slack channel simultaneously when a Thing is created in Bubble, team members can immediately understand the created Thing without missing notifications, improving the speed of information sharing and smoothing team collaboration.

・Integrating Bubble and Slack can reduce the effort of information sharing, leading to improved work efficiency.

・You can freely customize the notification content and destination in the Slack channel, allowing flexible adaptation to your company's operations.

・It prevents errors associated with manually entering notifications into Slack channels.

■Notes

・Please integrate Yoom with both Bubble and Slack.


■Overview

This is a flow that adds a Thing registered in Bubble to Microsoft Excel.

With Yoom, you can connect apps without programming, making it easy to implement this flow.

■Recommended for

1. Those who are engaged in development work using Bubble

・Those creating web applications or websites


2. Those managing data with Microsoft Excel

・Those who want to centrally manage Bubble's Thing

■Benefits of using this template

If you want to manage Things created in Bubble with Microsoft Excel, the data entry work each time is cumbersome.
When there are many items in a Thing, the workload for data entry increases, so by streamlining the input work into Microsoft Excel, you can reduce the burden.

In this flow, when a Thing is registered in Bubble, it can be automatically added to Microsoft Excel, improving the efficiency of input work.
Even if there are many items in a Thing, data integration with Microsoft Excel is seamless, allowing for accurate information management.

Additionally, automation can be expected to reduce workload, contributing to increased productivity in projects.

■Notes

・Please connect Yoom with both Bubble and Microsoft Excel.

・Microsoft365 (formerly Office365) has both a home plan and a general business plan (Microsoft365 Business). If you are not subscribed to the general business plan, authentication may fail.

・You can select trigger intervals of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes.

・Please note that the shortest trigger interval varies depending on the plan.

Conclusion

This time, we introduced a method to automatically update data by connecting Google Forms and Bubble.
Reducing manual work while streamlining information exchange is a significant advantage, isn't it?

Moreover, even without programming knowledge, anyone can easily create flows using Yoom.
Why not register for Yoom for free and expand the range of what you can do?

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About the author
k.tsukamoto
k.tsukamoto
Having worked as a system engineer for four years, I often struggled with manually entering attendance data into Excel and digitizing receipts. I wish I had discovered Yoom sooner. Although I have only just begun using Yoom, I am committed to providing information that will help fulfill everyone's wish for automation.
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