Airtable is a versatile low-code database platform that enables teams in marketing, sales, finance, and more to create powerful applications. With its intuitive and code-free interface, Airtable caters to the diverse needs of professionals in various industries. However, many users prefer leveraging Google Sheets to fully exploit the data in the Airtable platform. Google Sheets offers all the functionality and flexibility needed to make the most out of Airtable data.
However, manually importing Airtable data into Google Sheets can be a tedious and complex task, requiring users to copy and paste data into their spreadsheets. Fortunately, the Airtable connector by Coefficient for Google Sheets has revolutionized this process. It allows users to automatically import Airtable data into Google Sheets instantly.
In this article, we will explore how the Coefficient Airtable connector works and highlight popular use cases for combining Airtable data with Google Sheets.
Video: How to Connect Airtable to Google Sheets
Key Use Cases for Airtable and Google Sheets
While developing the Airtable connector, we listened to our customers’ needs, and Airtable was frequently mentioned as a prominent data source. During this process, we discovered numerous use cases involving Airtable and Google Sheets. Here are some of the main use cases our customers have shared with us:
Analyzing operational and project data
Our clients often import Airtable data into Google Sheets to perform in-depth analyses of their team’s projects and operations. Here are a few examples we have gathered from our clients:
- Extracting inventory data from Airtable to optimize stock management
- Exporting Airtable ad performance information to track return on investment
- Importing Airtable sales cycle data to streamline the sales process
By harnessing Airtable data within Google Sheets, our clients can achieve operational efficiency gains.
Combining Airtable data with other data sources
Google Sheets allows users to easily combine Airtable data with other data sources for comprehensive analysis. Our clients frequently use Google Sheets to merge their Airtable data with Salesforce, HubSpot, Looker, and other sources to enrich their metrics, insights, and reports.
With Coefficient, clients can automatically import data from Airtable and other enterprise systems into Google Sheets. This enables them to quickly and effortlessly blend data from various departments such as sales, marketing, operations, and more, all within a user-friendly spreadsheet interface.
Creating real-time dashboards and reports
Many clients import Airtable data into Google Sheets to create customized dashboards and reports. These resources are typically shared with other team members to aid in strategy and decision-making. However, most of these dashboards and reports contain outdated data and are challenging to share across teams.
Coefficient’s Airtable connector empowers clients to create dashboards and reports based on real-time data, ensuring stakeholders always have up-to-date information. Clients can also leverage our data alerts to automatically share reports and dashboards with team members via Slack or email.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Connect Airtable to Google Sheets
Let’s take a step-by-step look at how to connect Airtable to Google Sheets using Coefficient’s new connector.
Step 1: Click on “Extensions” in the Google Sheets menu. Select “Add-ons” and choose “Get add-ons.” You will be redirected to the Google Workspace Marketplace.
Search for “Coefficient” and click on the Coefficient application.
Follow the prompts to install the application.
Once the installation is complete, go back to “Extensions” in the Google Sheets menu. You will see Coefficient available as an add-on.
Launch the application. Coefficient will run in the sidebar of your Google Sheet.
Step 2: Select “Import From…” in the Coefficient sidebar.
Choose Airtable as the data source.
Import Airtable data from the view URL or library.
Select the Airtable view from which you want to import the data. The view will appear in Coefficient’s inline previewer, a visual interface that allows you to import associated data with a simple click.
Choose the tables to import.
Once you’ve selected the desired tables, click on the “Import” button.
Step 3: Coefficient automatically refreshes the data to keep your Airtable data up-to-date in your Google spreadsheet. You can configure automatic data updates every hour, week, or month.
Coefficient also allows you to manually refresh the data instantly by clicking the “Refresh” button at the top of your imported dataset.
Finally, keep your team informed by setting up Slack and email notifications for key performance indicators and important reports.
Now, your entire team can stay automatically synchronized.
Airtable to Google Sheets: Unlock the Full Power of Your Data
To fully exploit Airtable data, many users prefer the advanced features of spreadsheets for their analysis. That’s why, based on our customers’ needs, we have created our new Airtable connector.
Start for free today with Coefficient to easily import Airtable data from your enterprise systems into Google Sheets. Crawlan.com is here to accompany you on this journey!
