Small and mid-sized businesses tend to be more strapped for resources and time. For these SMBs, Zoho CRM, with its competitive pricing and scalability, is a fantastic sales companion—and it can be made even better with automation.

To save you much-needed time and improve your data accuracy, use Zapier’s Create module entry form template. It builds a form that takes care of adding and updating new entries to modules (what Zoho CRM calls categories of data, like Leads, Accounts, and Contacts).

Zapier products the template uses

• Interfaces — an automated form, page, and app builder for collecting data
• Tables — databases that let you track and automate your data
• Zaps — automated workflows
• Canvas — a diagramming tool that helps you visualize your workflows

How this form template works

This template streamlines the process of adding new entries to your Zoho CRM modules.

Here's a breakdown of how it works:

• Set up the form: A comprehensive form captures all the necessary information for your CRM entries, like contact details and company information.
• Set up the data storage: Configure a table to store the submitted form data. This acts as a staging area before the information is sent to Zoho CRM, letting you validate and manipulate the data if you need to.
• Automate the data transfer: Create a Zap that triggers when a new form submission is received. This Zap pulls the data from the table and maps it to the corresponding fields in Zoho CRM.
• Create CRM entries: You automatically create a new entry in the specified CRM module.
• Visualize your workflow: You can use Canvas to diagram and optimize your entire process, ensuring each step functions the way you want it to.

By following these steps, you'll create a seamless flow of information from your custom form directly into Zoho CRM—eliminating the need for manual data entry and reducing the risk of errors.

Who should use this template

This template is ideal for a wide range of professionals and businesses:

• Sales teams looking to streamline their lead and contact entry process
• Marketing professionals who need to quickly capture and organize leads from various sources
• Customer service representatives who want to efficiently create and update customer records in real time
• Small business owners juggling multiple responsibilities and seeking time-saving CRM solutions
• Freelancers and consultants aiming to maintain an organized client and prospect database
• Event organizers who need to quickly add new contacts gathered during networking events
• Recruitment agencies looking to streamline candidate data entry into their CRM system

If you're looking to improve your CRM data management, reduce manual data entry, and increase overall productivity, this template is for you.

Key benefits this form template

• Time-saving automation: Eliminate manual data entry, freeing up your team to focus on high-value activities
• Improved data accuracy: Minimize human errors, making sure your CRM contains reliable and up-to-date information
• Enhanced productivity: Streamline your workflow by automating the process of creating new entries in Zoho CRM
• Customizable fields: Tailor the form to capture the specific information your business needs
• Real-time updates: New entries are created in Zoho CRM as soon as the form gets submitted, keeping your database current