Zapier

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Configuration Options

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Connection Setup

1. Zapier Account: Create or access your Zapier account at zapier.com
2. QuickBot App: Search for “QuickBot” in Zapier’s app directory
3. Webhook Configuration: The integration uses webhook endpoints to trigger your Zaps

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Webhook Configuration

• GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS

• URL: Webhook endpoint (provided by Zapier when creating a Zap)
• Headers: Custom HTTP headers with variable support
• Query Parameters: URL parameters with dynamic values
• Request Body: JSON payload with bot data

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Authentication Options

• No Authentication: For public endpoints
• Basic Authentication: Username/password combinations
• Bearer Token: API key or OAuth token authentication
• Custom Headers: API keys in custom header formats

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Features

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Data Transfer Capabilities

{
  "user": {
    "id": "user_identifier",
    "answers": [
      {
        "blockId": "block_id",
        "value": "user_response",
        "variableId": "variable_name"
      }
    ]
  },
  "session": {
    "id": "session_identifier",
    "createdAt": "timestamp"
  }
}

• Toggle custom body mode for specialized payloads
• Use variables to create dynamic content
• Support for both JSON and form-encoded data

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Variable Integration

• URL endpoints can be dynamically selected
• Headers can include user-specific authentication
• Body content can be populated with collected responses

• {{variableName}}: Simple variable substitution
• {{user.email}}: Access user properties
• {{answers.questionId}}: Reference specific responses

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Response Handling

• Extract specific values from API responses
• Use JSONPath expressions for nested data
• Transform response data for subsequent bot logic

• Built-in retry mechanisms for failed requests
• Configurable timeout settings (default: 10 seconds, max: 120 seconds)
• Detailed error logging and debugging information

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Advanced Features

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Conditional Execution

• Server-Side (Default): Executes during bot conversation
• Client-Side: Executes in user’s browser for certain scenarios

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Advanced Request Configuration

• Configurable request timeouts (10-120 seconds)
• Automatic timeout handling for long-running operations
• Special timeout allowances for AI services

Authorization: Bearer {{apiToken}}
Content-Type: application/json
X-User-ID: {{userId}}

?user={{email}}&session={{sessionId}}&timestamp={{now}}

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Response Processing

• $.user.id: Extract user ID from response
• $.data[0].value: Get first array element value
• $.status.message: Access nested status information

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Best Practices

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Integration Patterns

• Lead Capture: After collecting contact information
• Form Submission: Following data collection sequences
• Event Tracking: At key conversion points
• Follow-up Actions: For post-conversation automation

Contact Info → Preferences → Needs Assessment → Zapier Trigger → Follow-up

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Performance Optimization

• Use minimal necessary data in request bodies
• Implement appropriate timeout values
• Consider async operations for non-critical triggers

• Design flows to handle webhook failures gracefully
• Provide alternative paths when integrations fail
• Use condition blocks to validate responses

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Security Considerations

• Only send necessary user data to external services
• Use HTTPS endpoints for secure data transmission
• Implement proper authentication for sensitive operations
• Validate webhook URLs before deployment

• Store sensitive credentials as secure variables
• Use environment-specific API keys
• Regularly rotate authentication tokens
• Monitor webhook endpoint security

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Troubleshooting

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Connection Issues

• Verify URL format and accessibility
• Check for typos in the webhook endpoint
• Ensure the URL is publicly accessible
• Test URL directly in browser or API client

• Confirm API credentials are correct
• Check token expiration dates
• Verify authentication header format
• Test authentication separately from bot flow

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Request Configuration Problems

• Increase timeout for slow external services
• Check network connectivity between servers
• Monitor external service response times
• Consider async processing for long operations

• Verify Content-Type headers match body format
• Check JSON syntax in custom bodies
• Ensure variable substitutions are valid
• Test requests with static data first

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Data Flow Problems

• Confirm variables exist before webhook execution
• Check variable naming and case sensitivity
• Verify variable population in bot flow
• Use default values for optional variables

• Test JSONPath expressions with sample responses
• Verify response structure matches expectations
• Check for null or missing response fields
• Use response validation blocks after webhooks

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Zapier-Specific Issues

• Verify Zap is enabled in Zapier dashboard
• Check webhook URL matches exactly
• Monitor Zapier task history for errors
• Test webhook endpoint directly

• Review Zap field mappings in Zapier
• Check data format requirements for target apps
• Verify required fields are populated
• Test with sample data in Zapier editor

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Advanced Configuration

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Testing and Debugging

• Set up test variable values
• Use staging webhooks for development
• Validate responses with known data
• Monitor request/response logs

• Full request details
• Response status codes
• Response body content
• Execution timing information

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Multi-Environment Support

URL: {{webhookBaseUrl}}/zapier/trigger
Headers: Authorization: Bearer {{apiKey}}

• Separate production and testing Zaps
• Use different webhook endpoints per environment
• Manage API credentials per deployment stage

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Integration Examples

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Lead Generation Automation

1. Collect lead information (name, email, phone)
2. Trigger Zapier webhook with lead data
3. Zapier creates records in CRM
4. Follow-up email automation initiated

{
  "lead": {
    "name": "{{userName}}",
    "email": "{{userEmail}}",
    "phone": "{{userPhone}}",
    "source": "QuickBot",
    "interest": "{{productInterest}}"
  }
}

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Customer Support Ticketing

1. Bot collects issue details
2. Determines escalation is needed
3. Zapier creates ticket in support system
4. Returns ticket ID for user reference

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