I’m trying to send out monthly data reports using Zapier and Gmail. The data is simple stuff like ratings and on-time percentages from Google Sheets. I want to show this info in a chart that updates automatically.
I found some HTML code for a pie chart online, but it’s not showing up right in Gmail. It works on my iPhone’s Mail app but not in Gmail on my computer or phone.
Here’s the weird part: Zapier only lets you send emails through Gmail using HTML. So I can’t use fancy chart tools or images.
Has anyone run into this before? How can I get my HTML chart to show up properly in Gmail for all my recipients? I’m stumped and could really use some help here.
Maybe there’s a better way to make simple charts that work in Gmail? Or is there something wrong with my HTML? Any ideas would be awesome!
As someone who’s dealt with email formatting headaches, I feel your pain. Have you considered using Google Data Studio? It’s a game-changer for situations like this. You can connect it directly to your Google Sheets, create interactive charts, and then schedule automatic email reports. The best part? It sends the charts as images, which display perfectly in Gmail.
I switched to this method a while back for client reporting, and it’s been smooth sailing since. The learning curve is minimal, and it saves tons of time on manual updates. Plus, recipients love the professional look. If you’re set on using Zapier, you might want to explore its integration with Data Studio or similar visualization tools that can output chart images. Trust me, it’s worth the initial setup time to avoid ongoing formatting nightmares.
hey mike, i’ve seen similar probs. gmail’s html is quirky. try inline css and double-check your html tags. sometimes tiny errors wreck it. maybe using a service to gen image charts could be easier than wrestling with html in emails.
I’ve faced this issue before, and it’s frustrating. Gmail’s rendering of HTML can be finicky. One workaround I’ve found effective is using Google Charts API to generate a static image URL of your chart. You can then embed this URL in your HTML email. It’s more reliable across different email clients and doesn’t require complex HTML or CSS. Just make sure your data is properly encoded in the URL. Another option is to use a third-party email marketing service that specializes in responsive, chart-friendly emails. They often have better compatibility with various email clients, including Gmail.