Welcome, automation enthusiasts! 🌟 Today, we’re diving into the marvelous world of data synchronization between Bubble.io and Airtable using Make.com. If you’re looking to streamline your data flow, keep reading! We’ll walk you through the steps to ensure that your data is seamlessly synced from Bubble.io to Airtable. Let’s get started! 🚀

Setting Up Your Bubble.io Integration

First up, we need to connect our Bubble.io integration. In Make.com, we’ll use the Watch Data Things Trigger. This is an acid trigger, meaning it’s not instantaneous but will log changes and process them in batches.

Mapping Data

Make sure to map your type name correctly—it’s case-sensitive! Decide how many records you want to return each time, typically between 100 and 1000 records per run. Choose whether you’re watching for newly created or recently modified records. Generally, opting for recently modified is sufficient for most scenarios unless you have specific needs, like tracking Stripe transactions.

Setting Constraints

Constraints can be added for more refined data processing. For instance, you can filter by the created by field or by specific numerical values. These advanced settings help ensure that only relevant data is processed.

Why It’s Not Instant

Acid triggers work by logging changes and processing them in batches. This means your scenario might process 100 records every hour, maxing out at 2400 records a day. Adjust these settings based on your data needs and system capabilities.

Syncing Data to Airtable

Now, let’s get into the meat of it. Here’s how we search for and update records in Airtable:

• Search for the record in Airtable using the Bubble ID.
• If the record exists, update it. If not, create a new one.

Creating Fields

Create a field in Airtable for Bubble ID and use it as a reference. This will help in searching and updating the records efficiently.

Implementing Upsert Module

Use the Upsert Module to either update an existing record or create a new one. This simplifies the process, eliminating the need for complex routers and filters.

Avoiding Data Loops

With a two-way sync, you might experience looping issues where changes in Bubble.io trigger updates in Airtable, and vice versa. To mitigate this, add logic to reduce the frequency of syncs to once a day.

Final Thoughts

And there you have it! 🎉 A complete guide to syncing data from Bubble.io to Airtable using Make.com. Follow these steps to ensure your data is always up-to-date and seamlessly integrated. Happy automating! 🤖