This article provides an overview of what a connector is, how it works, and what connectors Duda offers.
Think of a connector as a bridge or a translator that helps two different applications talk to each other.
Every app has its own unique way of communicating. A connector's job is to understand the "language" of one app and translate it, so another app can understand it. This automatically shares information between systems and enables you to create automated workflows with little to no coding. For Duda users, this means you can easily link your website to other tools you use for your business, like a program for managing contacts, a social media platform, or an email platform that captures new Duda Store orders.
Using connectors gives you powerful ways to save time and work smarter:
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Automation saves you time: Connectors can take care of the boring, repetitive tasks. For example, when someone fills out a contact form on your Duda website, a connector can automatically add that person's information to your email list. No more copying and pasting!
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Easy to set up: You don't need to be a programmer to use a connector. Tools like Zapier and Albato are designed to be used by anyone, with simple visual steps to set up your connections.
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Helps your business run smoother: By connecting your website to other tools, you can make sure all your business information is in the right place, all the time. This helps you keep track of new leads, send timely marketing messages, and manage your day-to-day tasks more easily.
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Future-proof your site: Connectors are maintained by the companies that create them. This means they are automatically updated to work with the latest versions of your favorite apps, so you don't have to worry about a connection breaking.
Connector workflows are built around a simple idea: If this happens, then do that.
Every workflow has two main parts: a Trigger and an Action.
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Trigger: This is the "If this happens..." part. It's the event that initiates your workflow.
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Examples of Triggers on a Duda website: Someone fills out a contact form, a new blog post is published, a new order is placed in your online store.
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Action: This is the "then do that..." part. It's the task that the connector performs after the trigger happens.
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Examples of Actions in other apps: Add a new customer to your contact list in Mailchimp, a new post goes live on Facebook, a new lead is created in Salesforce.
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You can set up a workflow with one or multiple actions.
Example workflow with one action:
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IF someone fills out a form on your Duda website (the trigger)...
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THEN the connector automatically creates a new contact in your email marketing program, such as Mailchimp, (the action).
Example workflow with multiple actions:
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IF someone submits an order on your Duda online store...
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THEN a new sales report is added to your Google Sheet (action 1)...
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AND THEN a message is sent to your team's Slack channel (action 2).
Email marketing example with Mailchimp
Watch the Send new form response to Mailchimp video to learn how to connect your site to Mailchimp using a connector and automate subscriber additions.
Duda offers Albato and Zapier. These connectors are powerful tools, and the companies that make them offer a lot of great resources to help you get started.
Zapier
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Zapier learn. Visit the Zapier learning hub for guides, tutorials, and courses on how to build and manage automated workflows for your business.
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Zapier Integrations. Our support article outlines the available Zaps and what permissions your team needs in the Duda platform to use them.
Albato
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Albato Academy. Visit Albato's academy for educational resources and tutorials on how to build and manage automated workflows for your business.
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Albato app. Duda offers Albato Automation Builder as an app through our app store.
It is important to note that Duda support cannot troubleshoot third party platforms.