Hey everyone! I just found out about n8n and I’m really excited to learn more about it. I know I’m pretty late to the party but better late than never right? I’m launching a small business soon and want to set up automation tools right from the start instead of doing everything manually later. From what I’ve read so far, n8n seems like it could be a good alternative to tools like Zapier or IFTTT but with more customization options. What kinds of tasks are you automating with it? Are there specific workflows that work really well for business operations? I’d love to hear about your real world use cases and maybe get some ideas for my own setup. Thanks for any insights you can share!
Been using n8n for 8 months now - wish I’d jumped in sooner. My best workflow connects CRM to Slack and Google Sheets. New lead comes in? Boom - spreadsheet entry, team notification, follow-up reminder all happen automatically. Yeah, it’s harder to learn than Zapier, but you can build way more complex stuff once you get it. Also set up inventory monitoring that auto-reorders products when stock gets low. Best part? Self-hosting means zero monthly fees, which is huge for small businesses.
Been using n8n for 6 months now - it’s basically essential for my consulting business at this point. The biggest win? Client onboarding automation. Someone fills our contact form and n8n handles everything: creates Google Drive folders, emails contract templates, sets follow-up reminders, updates our project database. What used to take 30 minutes is now 2 minutes of just checking the results. Yeah, there’s a learning curve compared to other tools, but it’s worth it. Pro tip: start with simple workflows. I tried automating everything right away and that was a mistake.
n8n is great! I’ve been using it for a while now, and it really helps automate tasks like sending welcome emails to new customers. Also, it’s super flexible for custom workflows, unlike Zapier. I think you’ll enjoy the freedom it gives!