Make.com Users Are Burning Through Operations – Here’s How to Fix It!

Most people using Make.com are wasting thousands of operations every single day, and they don't even realize it. If you're using Google Sheets within Make.com, you might actually be burning through way more than you need to. In this article, we're going to explore a simple trick that lets you bulk add thousands of rows to your Google Sheets using just one operation, instead of hundreds or even thousands.

Why Most Make.com Users Waste Operations

Most people using Make.com are wasting thousands of operations every single day The problem is that most Make.com users are not aware of the fact that they are wasting thousands of operations every day. This can lead to increased costs and decreased efficiency in their workflows. In the next section, we'll explore how this happens and what we can do to prevent it.

The Cost of Inefficient Google Sheets Automation

The cost of inefficient Google Sheets automation can be significant When using Google Sheets within Make.com, the cost of inefficient automation can be significant. For example, if you're using the "Add a row" module, you might be wasting hundreds or even thousands of operations. In the next section, we'll explore a simple trick that can help you bulk add thousands of rows to your Google Sheets using just one operation.

The Simple Trick to Bulk Add Rows in Make.com

The simple trick to bulk add rows in Make.com The simple trick to bulk add rows in Make.com is to use the "Make an API call" module instead of the "Add a row" module. This allows you to append multiple rows to your Google Sheets using just one operation. In the next section, we'll explore how to set up the API call.

Step-by-Step: Setting Up the API Call

Step-by-step guide to setting up the API call To set up the API call, you'll need to use the following formula: spreadsheets/{spreadsheetId}/values/{range}:append. You'll need to replace {spreadsheetId} with the ID of your Google Sheets spreadsheet and {range} with the range of cells you want to append to. For example, if you want to append to column A to column Z, you would use a:z.

Real-Life Example: How This Saves 70,000+ Operations

Real-life example of how this saves 70,000+ operations In a real-life example, using this trick can save 70,000+ operations per month. For example, if you're scraping 625 leads every 6 hours, that's 2,500 operations per day. Over a week, that's 17,500 operations, and over a month, that's 70,000 operations. By using the "Make an API call" module, you can reduce this to just one operation.

Optimizing This for Client Projects

Optimizing this for client projects When working with clients, it's essential to optimize your workflows to reduce costs and increase efficiency. By using the "Make an API call" module, you can bulk add thousands of rows to your Google Sheets using just one operation. This can be especially useful when working with clients who require large amounts of data to be added to their Google Sheets.

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[Final thoughts and subscribe for more hacks](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFw-_qsyZ34&t=243s"] Subscribe for more Make.com automation hacks More Make.com automation hacks In conclusion, using the "Make an API call" module to bulk add thousands of rows to your Google Sheets can save you 70,000+ operations per month. By optimizing your workflows and reducing costs, you can increase efficiency and make your automations way smoother. Subscribe for more Make.com automation hacks and drop your questions in the comments below.