Zapier workflow to sync new leads to Google Sheets
I need a reliable Zapier automation that captures webform leads, deduplicates by email, and appends validated rows to a shared Google Sheet with error handling and retry logic.
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Trigger on your webform (Webhook/form app). 1) Use Google Sheets 'Find Row' by email. 2a) If found: Update row or stop to avoid duplicates. 2b) If not: validate fields with Formatter/Filter or an HTTP validation API, then Create Row. For errors, add a Path that delays and retries (Delay action + retry counter, max 3 attempts) and send a failure alert (email/Slack). Monitor retries via Zapier task history.