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Appspotr Integration

ApproveThis manages your Appspotr Integration approvals.

April 17, 2025

Integration Category: App Builder

No-Code Apps Meet No-BS Approvals

Let's cut through the hype: Appspotr helps you build apps without coding. ApproveThis handles approvals without bureaucracy. Together? They solve a very specific problem that mid-sized companies actually care about - moving fast without breaking things.

Think about how many app interactions require human sign-off. Content updates needing legal review. Inventory changes requiring manager approval. Client portal modifications that need stakeholder buy-in. Every "quick fix" turns into an email chain burial ground.

This integration isn't about some abstract "efficiency gains." It's about removing the 72-hour waiting period between your team wanting to update an app and actually getting permission to do it. For companies scaling between 50-5,000 employees, that's the difference between moving at startup speed or government speed.

How This Actually Works (Without the Tech Jargon)

Appspotr manages your app's data. ApproveThis manages your decision-makers. Connect them through Zapier, and you've essentially built a traffic light system for app changes:

  • Green light: Auto-approve routine updates that meet predefined rules
  • Yellow light: Route complex changes to the right people
  • Red light: Block bad updates before they reach production

The kicker? Approvers only need ApproveThis access - no extra Appspotr licenses required. When your legal team needs to sign off on updated T&C's in your app, they're not getting stuck learning app builder interfaces. They click "Approve" in an email. Done.

Real-World Uses That Don't Suck

1. Killing Content Update Gridlock

Marketing teams using Appspotr for mobile apps constantly battle approval bottlenecks. That promotional banner? Needs legal review. New product description? Requires compliance sign-off. With ApproveThis:

  • New Appspotr dataset entry (like updated marketing copy) triggers approval workflow
  • Legal/compliance get email with context + one-click approve/reject
  • Approved changes auto-publish; rejected ones flag for edits

Real impact: A retail company reduced time-to-publish from 5 days to 2 hours by routing Appspotr content updates through ApproveThis' conditional thresholds. Copy under $5k value auto-approved; higher-stakes changes escalated.

2. Client App Updates That Don't Require 17 Meetings

Service firms using Appspotr for client portals often get stuck in change request hell. With ApproveThis' email approvals:

Client requests a feature update > Project manager creates Appspotr dataset item > ApproveThis pings client via email > Client approves directly from inbox > Update triggers automatically.

No shared logins. No "Can you resend that PDF?" And crucially - no ApproveThis licenses needed for external clients.

3. Audit-Proof App Management

Financial services companies using Appspotr for customer-facing apps need airtight change records. ApproveThis provides:

- Full audit trail of who approved what
- Automatic documentation of approval criteria met
- Rejected requests with comments preserved

One insurance provider automated their rate calculator updates - every number change in Appspotr now requires actuarial approval via ApproveThis. Compliance loves the paper trail; IT loves not being the middleman.

Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind

If you can set up a Slack channel, you can handle this:

  1. Connect the pipes: Create a Zapier account (free tier works)
  2. Trigger: Choose Appspotr's "New Dataset Item"
  3. Action: Select ApproveThis' "Create Request"
  4. Map fields: Attach relevant Appspotr data to approval requests
  5. Add logic: Set approval thresholds if needed

Pro tip: Use ApproveThis' calculated fields to auto-approve low-risk changes. Example: If a content update in Appspotr has <$500 budget impact, skip human review.

Why Your Teams Will Actually Use This

For Operations Managers

Stop being the approval bottleneck. Set up rules where routine Appspotr updates auto-approve based on your criteria. Only get pinged for exceptions.

For Finance Teams

ApproveThis' budget thresholds integrate directly with Appspotr data. That $10k app feature request? Automatically routes to CFO approval. $500 tweak? Auto-approved.

For External Partners

Clients/vendors approving Appspotr changes? They get email links - no accounts to create. ApproveThis handles authentication via magic links.

The Nuts and Bolts You Care About

Vacation coverage: ApproveThis auto-reassigns Appspotr approvals if someone's OOO. No more "Waiting on Jim from Accounting" emails.

Mobile-first: Approvers can reject/approve Appspotr changes from phones. Critical for retail/field teams.

Version control: Every approved Appspotr change is logged with who approved it and why. Undo mistakes without witch hunts.

When Not to Use This

This isn't magic fairy dust. If your approval processes are broken, automating them just breaks things faster. Get your basic workflows sorted first.

Also not ideal for:

- Fully automated app updates (just use Appspotr directly)
- Updates needing 10+ approvals (rethink your governance)
- Super time-sensitive changes (approval layers add latency)

Getting Started Without the Sales Dance

Try the damn thing:

1. Grab an ApproveThis trial
2. Connect to Appspotr via Zapier (15-minute setup)
3. Test with one dataset (marketing copy, inventory items, etc.)

Or schedule a demo to see how other 100-500 person companies use it.

Final Reality Check

This isn't about "digital transformation." It's about removing the bullshit between wanting to update your app and actually getting permission to do it. For companies where app changes directly impact revenue (e-commerce, client services, field ops), that's operational oxygen.

Appspotr handles the technical heavy lifting. ApproveThis handles the organizational politics. Together, they let you move at the speed your market actually demands.

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Integrate with Appspotr Integration and get 90 days of ApproveThis for free.

After you create a Zapier integration, please email us at support@approve-this.com with your account name and we'll add 3 months of ApproveThis to your account. Limit one redemption per account.

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Best Approval Workflows for Appspotr

Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Appspotr

Create approval requests for new dataset items

When a new dataset item is created in Appspotr, an approval request is initiated in ApproveThis to ensure every new entry undergoes a proper review process. This integration streamlines data management and compliance. *Note: Customize approval parameters to match your business workflow.*

Zapier Components

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Trigger

New Dataset Item in Dataset

Triggers when a new Dataset item is created.

Action

Create Request

Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.

Update dataset items for new approval requests

When a new approval request is received in ApproveThis, this automation updates the corresponding dataset items in Appspotr. It ensures that the latest approval information is reflected in your data records. *Note: Verify field mappings to align with your update criteria.*

Zapier Components

Trigger

New Request

Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

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Action

Update Dataset Item

Updates an item in a Dataset by Item ID

Delete dataset items on approval completion

Upon request approval or denial in ApproveThis, this automation deletes dataset items in Appspotr that no longer meet compliance standards. It helps maintain clean data records and enforce company policies. *Note: Ensure data backups are in place before deletion.*

Zapier Components

Trigger

A Request Is Approved/Denied

Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

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Action

Delete Dataset Item

Deletes an item in a Dataset by Item ID