December 2021 Newsletter#

What’s New#

Zapier Instant Trigger#

Grist’s Zapier integrations have gotten faster! Look for Zapier instant triggers when building your zaps. Learn more about triggers.

Zapier Instant Triggers

Learning Grist#

Webinar: Build Highly Productive Layouts#

Learn how to go from tables to application-like layouts. We’ll share tips on how to design for efficient workflows and data visualization.

Wednesday January 19th at 3:00pm US Eastern Time.

SIGN UP FOR JANUARY’S WEBINAR

Our December’s webinar addressed how to import and summarize data in Grist. Dmitry shows how to create a Grist structure that pulls insights from your data with summary tables, and then import additional data to the existing structure.

WATCH DECEMBER’S RECORDING

Video: Checking Required Fields#

Sometimes, certain fields are required, such as the email column of a contacts table. Learn how to use a formula to check if required fields are filled, and modify other formulas to only evaluate records that meet requirements.

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Community Highlights#

  • Create dependent sub-categories. Dependent sub-categories can be useful for organizing data, e.g. vegetables > onion. Learn how to set dependent sub-categories.

  • How to resolve errors due to empty cells. Formulas apply to all rows within a column. Thus when a row is empty, you’ll get an error. It’s correct but unsightly. Here’s how to address it.

  • Keeping a log of events. Sometime it’s useful to keep a time-stamped log of events, such as records’ status changes. Learn how to create one, with a video explanation embedded in the Grist document.

New Templates#

Habit Tracker#

Set yourself up for success with your New Year resolutions! Build better habits with this simple weekly habit and progress tracker.

Screenshot of Habit Tracker

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Optimize your SEO with an internal links tracker and simple auditing tool to find orphaned pages and most linked-to pages.

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Easily build and keep track of your marketing campaign’s UTM parameters.

Screenshot of UTM Link Builder

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Meme Generator#

Build memes right in Grist!

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Help spread the word?#

If you’re interested in helping Grist grow, consider leaving a review on product review sites. Here’s short list where your review could make a big impact. Thank you! 🙏

Have questions, feedback, or need help? Search our Help Center, watch video tutorials, share ideas in our Community, or contact us at support@getgrist.com.