ApproveThis manages your Ellie Integration approvals.

Why Approval Processes Need Task Management

Let's be real: approvals suck when they're not connected to actual work. Teams using Ellie for task management already know this - you're tracking deliverables, due dates, and dependencies. But when you need sign-offs? Suddenly you're chasing people through email threads or Slack DMs. ApproveThis fixes that disconnect by adding structured approvals directly into Ellie's workflow through Zapier.

Here's why this combo works: Ellie handles the what and when, while ApproveThis manages the who and how. Together, they create accountability loops that prevent tasks from getting stuck in review limbo. We're talking about 62% faster approval cycles according to our internal data - and zero "I thought YOU approved this!" moments.

Three Ways This Integration Actually Works

Who Actually Benefits From This Integration?

Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind

Here's the 3-step process:

1. Connect both apps to Zapier (takes 2 minutes)
2. Pick a trigger from either Ellie or ApproveThis
3. Map the key data fields between systems

Pro tip: Start with the "Task Complete → Approval Request" zap. It's the easiest to test with immediate ROI. Once that's live, build out the other workflows over a coffee break.

Why This Isn't Just Another Integration

Most task + approval combos only handle basic "if this then that" scenarios. What makes ApproveThis + Ellie different:

Conditional approvals: Auto-approve routine Ellie tasks but flag exceptions based on custom rules (dollar amounts, client tiers, project stages).

No license sprawl: Approvers only need ApproveThis access for approvals - no extra Ellie seats required. Critical when working with clients or cross-departmental teams.

Two-way sync: Unlike one-directional integrations, changes in either system update both platforms. Deny an approval in ApproveThis? The related Ellie task auto-archives with notes.

When You Should (and Shouldn't) Use This

Good fit if:
- You have >5 approval processes monthly
- Multiple teams use Ellie differently
- External clients need approval access
- Tasks often get blocked awaiting decisions

Not for you if:
- All approvals happen in-person/verbally
- You only need basic task checklists
- Your team refuses to adopt new tools (RIP)

Bottom Line

ApproveThis doesn't replace Ellie - it makes Ellie better at handling real-world workflows where decisions matter. By connecting task completion to structured approvals, you eliminate the most common productivity leaks in growing teams.

Best part? You can try the integration before full commitment. Sign up for ApproveThis, connect your Ellie account via Zapier, and automate one approval process. Either it shaves hours off your week, or we'll buy you a coffee to apologize for the hassle.