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How to Use Google Sheets as a Website Database

Did you know you can use Google Apps Script to turn a Google Sheet into a free, auto-syncing database for your website? This guide shows you exactly how to set it up. You’ll prepare your spreadsheet, write a few lines of code and publish your site. Don’t worry

Build a CRM in Google Sheets in Under 20 Minutes (No Code Needed)

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to manage relationships, sales leads, outreach campaigns, or even press contacts—this video is going to be a game-changer. In it, you’ll learn how to build your very own CRM (Customer Relationship Manager) entirely inside Google Sheets. It’s fast, functional, and

Automate Your Expense Tracking in Google Sheets: A Step-by-Step Guide

You can turn a manual chore into an efficient, automated workflow, allowing you to focus on your financial goals. As we usher in a new year, it's time to get our finances in perfect order. There's no better way to start than by automating our expense

Protect Your Formulas from Accidental Deletion in Google Sheets

Ever spent hours crafting the perfect formula in Google Sheets, only to accidentally delete it? It's a frustrating experience that can derail your productivity. Fear not! In this guide, we'll unveil some clever tricks to safeguard your hard work.

How To Make That Viral Growing Plant Progress Chart

Imagine checking off tasks and seeing a cute little plant sprout right before your eyes. That's exactly what we're going to create today!

Word Tracker and Progress Tracker in Google Sheets

Ever dreamed of having a personal writing assistant right there in your Google Sheets? Imagine tracking your word count, setting goals, and watching your progress grow – all without leaving your favourite spreadsheet app. Well, your dream is about to come true! In this post, we're going to show

5 Ways to Combine Names in Google Sheets

Ever found yourself stuck in a loop of copying and pasting names in Google Sheets? Let's face it, it's a task that can feel like a never-ending chore. But fear not, because I've got your back! So, we're diving into the world

5 More Fixes For Your Spreadsheets

Hi, Andrew Kamphey here with Better Sheets, dedicated to helping you improve your Google Sheets every single day. Last time, I shared five ways to fix your sheets. So now, I've got five more tips to make your sheets even better. Let's dive right in! Change

Discover Misspelled Duplicates

The built-in feature can sometimes miss duplicates that have subtle differences, such as variations in spacing or formatting. Our formula-based approach, on the other hand, provides a more granular level of control

Easiest Mistakes to Make In Spreadsheets

When you start mixing unrelated data in the same rows or columns, it becomes harder to follow what’s going on.

Name Match: Who's In and Who's Out

Let's say you have a master list with over 700 names and a new list from a recent meeting containing 175 names. How will you identify which names from the new list aren't on the master list so they can be added.

Sensational Spreadsheet Styling

Not only do they need to be accurate and efficient, but they should also look beautiful and eye-catching.

9 Google Sheet Tips for Affiliate Marketers

Learn how to apply formulas and calculations within Google Sheets in order to develop a tracking system for the effectiveness of your campaigns.

5 Google Sheet Tips for Admin Assistants

As an admin assistant, you could use this Google Sheets tutorial to get better at managing the frequent data manipulation tasks your job requires.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2024 Commitment Welcome to Better Sheets. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice, or our practices with regards to your personal information, please contact us at privacy@bettersheets.com.

Formulas Frustrating? It's Not The formula's fault.

When I first started using Google Sheets, I was full of excitement. I believed that every formula would work perfectly, that each one would fit my needs effortlessly, and that Google Sheets would be the ultimate solution to all my problems. But after years of using formulas that sometimes broke,

19 Google Sheet Tips for Administrative Assistants

Get better at google sheets to make your job easier.

Why Should I Code in Google Sheets?

Automate repetitive tasks, such as data entry, calculations, and formatting in Google Sheets.

4 Ways to Resize Columns, Change the Column Width in a Google Sheet

Adjusting column width is crucial for enhancing the readability and functionality of spreadsheets. Properly sized columns ensure that all data is visible without unnecessary scrolling or cutting off information, which can lead to errors or misinterpretations.

How to Send Google Forms Entries Automatically with Apps Script

Google Forms provides basic email notifications for form submissions, but enhancing these notifications with detailed summaries can significantly improve productivity and response management.

Explore Coding in Google Sheets

Did you know you can actually code in Google Sheets?

Is using Google Sheets a recipe for chaos?

Expert: Hi Alex! I hear you're interested in project management and how to streamline it using Google Sheets? Alex: Yes, but I’m a bit skeptical. I mean, isn’t using Google Sheets for project management just a recipe for chaos? It seems like a lot of data

Automated Project Management in Google Sheets

When you have multiple people working on multiple tasks, and you want everyone to be on the page, what do you do? You can use a Google Sheet. But managing projects can be an intimidating task in Google Sheets. It's a lot of data entry, right? Especially when

Beginners Guide to Using Index, Row, and Column | Simply useful Google Sheets Formulas

You may be using Google Sheet to do math and find that you need to iterate a number. ROW() gets you the row you're on, and helps you with this.

How to Add Star Ratings in Google Sheets: A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever wondered if you could add star ratings in Google Sheets? Well, the answer is yes! TL;DR * You can add star ratings in Google Sheets using data validation and emojis, creating an engaging rating system for surveys and feedback forms. * The process involves creating a range of

10 Simple Ways to Make Your Spreadsheets Better

Here's a few things you can do very simply and in no time at all, to make your spreadsheets better. Make better spreadsheets for you to spend time in. And better for other people who have to use your spreadsheets.

How to Gain Confidence in Google Sheets

Building confidence in Google Sheets, and yourself is essential. It's benefits include: streamlining your workflow, ensuring data accuracy, and maximizing your productivity. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or unsure about using Google Sheets, this guide is here to help. Let’s explore some practical tips and strategies

How To Hide Data with Checkboxes in Google Sheets

Checkboxes in Google Sheets are a game-changer. They add interactivity, flexibility, and functionality to your spreadsheets, making data management easier and more enjoyable.

Capitalize All Words or No Words in Google Sheets

When working with Google Sheets, you might find yourself needing to adjust the capitalization of text within your cells, whether that means capitalizing each word or making everything lowercase. Here’s a quick guide to help you master these formatting techniques. Capitalizing All Words If you want to capitalize each

Advanced Checkbox Hacks for Streamlined Approvals

Google Sheets is a powerful tool that offers a wide range of functionalities. One such feature that can significantly enhance your workflow is the use of checkboxes for approvals. In this blog post, we will delve into some advanced checkbox hacks in Google Sheets. These tips will help you move

How to Customize PROPER Function in Google Sheets (Creating a Headline Case)

Have you ever wanted to make all the words in your Google Sheet stand out?  Here is an easy tutorial for capitalizing each word, just like a title!

Can I get alerted when a tab name is changed?

Use Apps Script to receive emails whenever there’s a change in your Google Sheet structure Are you an organization with multiple people working on the same Google Sheets file? Then, you might want to know when one of your people changes something in the spreadsheet, whether that be adding

Google Sheets AI Formula

Does Google Sheets have an AI Formula? No but you can add one. Simple use Apps Script to add an AI formula to your sheets. You can use your own AI from Open AI and this comes out to be much cheaper than even $20 a month for ChatGPT at

Automate Row Deletion in Google Sheets with Apps Script

In this post, we'll cover how to remove rows automatically in Google Sheets using Apps Script, ensuring you save time and streamline your spreadsheet management. You're probably already familiar with the manual way of right-clicking and deleting rows, but there's a more efficient way

How to Count Between 1 and 16 in Google Sheets

A question from the Facebook group "I Love Google Sheets" wants to know how to count numbers between 1 and 16 in a series.  So let us break it down and look at the best way to do this. The question was "How can I count the

How to Tell if Two Cells are the Same or Not the Same in Google Sheets

Determining whether two cells in Google Sheets are equal or not is a common task that can help streamline data analysis and ensure data accuracy. Open up your spreadsheet and follow along with this guide on how to do this using different methods. Are These Two Cells Equal or Not?

Mastering the Art of Template Creation

An Exclusive Interview with Becky, Owner of The Template Nook 📺Watch the entire 1 hour interview on YouTube In our latest edition of "Sheet Talking," we dove deep into the world of templates and organization with Becky, the owner of The Template Nook. Becky's unique approach

Philippines Phone Number Validation: Use of REGEXMATCH in Google Sheets

Every school year thousands of students and teachers’ data were being added to the school database. As someone who was always given the task to narrow down lots of information after the school enrollment, validating students’ data manually is very exhausting. Take this as an example, when you ask students

How to reference a different Google Spreadsheet in Apps Script?

Transferring Data Between Cells in Different Spreadsheets

One Simple Google Sheets Hack for Better Header Fonts

If you don’t want your spreadsheet to look dull and unprofessional, there’s one trick to make it stand out.

The Double-Edged Sword of Google Sheets Formulas: A Journey Through Frustration and Triumph

A misplaced comma, an incorrect range, or a simple syntax error can render a formula ineffective, leading to hours of troubleshooting. Formula Parse Error, anyone?

Generate Variations of Headlines EASILY in Spreadsheets (with Spintax)

You can now create headline variations and permutations super easily with Spintax. And do it in spreadsheets. More info on Spintax: https://spintax.bettersheets.co/ I just updated the Spintax tool to be able to generate spintax as well as parse it: What is Spintax? Spintax, or spin syntax, is

A Decade of Spreadsheet Wisdom

10 years ago Timber was the #1 song... and I was coding in spreadsheets then, just as I am now. Learn from my decade of experience.

The $10 Million Dollar Expense Tracker

YNAB started as a spreadsheet in 2003. Discover 15 more businesses that started as spreadsheets: https://bettersheets.co/started

20 Google Sheets Tips for Bloggers

Through the use of computational tools, like AI and automation functions, you can gain insight from data that was previously too time consuming to extract.

How to Make Better Lead Magnets

Create better lead magnets in Google Sheets so that when people share them you get the credit.

Simplifying Interest Gain Calculations with the EFFECT() Formula

This highlights how essential it is to have a dynamic and scalable tool that can adapt to real-world variables, such as changing interest rates and investment periods

Exporting a Google Sheet to PDF – Why Do It via URL?

Turning your Google Sheet into a PDF is a great option when you need to create a quick snapshot of your spreadsheet data, or send a report. With the new free BetterSheets tool, there is now a faster and more replicable way to distribute your Google Sheets data in PDF form (via URL).

How to Sell Google Sheets on Etsy & More Marketplaces

Etsy, the marketplace of unique goods, is also a great place to sell Google Sheets. You can sell Google Sheets templates for all kinds of uses.

Build Better Budget Templates

Let's build better budget templates with automation, design, and a little magic.

Build Better Financial Templates

By crafting and selling high-quality, customizable financial templates, one can cater to the needs of those who lack the time or expertise to create their own.

20 Google Sheet Tips for Business Analysts

Learning Google Sheets empowers Business Analysts to efficiently analyze data, create insightful visualizations, collaborate with stakeholders, and streamline their data analysis workflows. It's a valuable tool for data-driven decision-making and problem-solving in a business context.

3 Google Sheet Tips for Administrative Professionals

Learning more skills in Google Sheets empowers administrative professionals to manage data efficiently, make data-driven decisions, collaborate effectively, and improve overall productivity.

20 Google Sheet Tips for Bookkeepers

Google Sheets offers a cost-effective, flexible, and collaborative solution for managing financial data, performing calculations, generating reports, and staying organized.

HOW TO EXPORT YOUR GOOGLE SHEET TO PDF

Learn how to seamlessly export your Google Sheet to PDF using simple shareable URLs and various formatting options. Get expert insights and step-by-step instructions to optimize your PDF exports effortlessly.

The Simplest Bestest Checklist in Google Sheets

Build the ultimately, best, and simplest checklist. Designed well, and FUN to fill out!

How to Create a Random Motivational Quote Checklist

Learn how to make a motivational quote checklist in Google Sheets. Watch the tutorial on YouTube now. Enhance your day with inspiring quotes!

Shaman: AI writing assistant in Google Sheets

Unleash your blog post writing with Shaman. This AI assistant in Google Sheets eradicates writer's block and generates eye-catching headlines.

3 Google Sheet Tips for Budget Analysts

Budget analysts can improve their efficiency, accuracy, and ability to make data-driven financial decisions, enhancing their value in budget planning and analysis roles.

3 Google Sheet Tips for App Developers

App developers, this one is for you. Kick Trello out. Stomp out those new fangled project management apps.

3 Google Sheet Tips for Account Managers

Improving skills in Google Sheets equips account managers with valuable data management, analysis, and collaboration capabilities that can positively impact their work performance and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Revolutionize Your CRM: 3 Game-Changing Google Sheet Formulas!

CRM software is essential for any business looking to increase revenue and build relationships with clients. Many small businesses are looking for their first piece of software to go from spreadsheets to something else. But what if I told you, you could just make your spreadsheets better.

How to Validate Email Addresses for FREE in 17 Minutes

How to Validate Email Addresses. Up to 1,000 free email validations per month. Using a free API and Google Sheets.

12 Google Sheet Tips for Business Consultants

Discover how to automate data analysis, manage clients, create striking visuals. Unlock the full potential of Google Sheets for your business consultancy.

Build a Business in a Google Sheet: Design Ideas Directory

Build a Swipe File of Design Inspiration in a Google Sheet and sell it.

Build a Business in a Google Sheet: VC Financial Model

Idea: VC Modeling for Future Funders This is an idea that someone with experience in VC modeling can build in a Google Sheet. What you might lack in Google Sheet skills can be easily learned via BetterSheets.co courses.

Business Idea: Script Writing Tips and Tricks in Google Sheets

Discover unique techniques, collaborations, and automated aids tailored for aspiring writers. Improve your scriptwriting skills with powerful Google Sheets tools.

10 Google Sheet Tips for Virtual Assistants

Boost your Virtual Assistant skills with these useful Google Sheet tips! Streamline workflows and automate tedious tasks.

Mr Beast Renames YouTube Titles

I needed help with my YouTube videos. So I enlisted an AI version of Mr. Beast to rename my YouTube Videos. Become a member to get the sheet: https://bettersheets.co/tutorials Tutorial and Sheet here: https://bettersheets.co/tutorials/mr-beast-renamed-my-youtube-titles

9 Google Sheets Tips for Data Analysts

Explore tutorials to enhance data analysis skills: manage large datasets, automate tasks, and uncover trends efficiently. Save time, increase accuracy, and gain valuable insights.

/Copy URL Trick

Discover a faster way to share Google Sheets using the /Copy URL Trick. Automate url editing, save time and promote effortless collaboration.

Run 100 ChatGPTs at One Time

Can you run 100 chats yourself, at the same time? Hell No. But you can do that in Google Sheets. We'll write 1 great prompt then use that 100 times with 100 different inputs in that prompt. Become a Better Sheets member to get the Apps Script api already written for you: https://bettersheets.co/

Formula Parse Error - Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

A formula parse error occurs when there is an error in the syntax of the formula.

Easily Write 1,000 Headlines in Google Sheets

Showing you how to use the new Spintax add-on to write 1,000 headlines from a spinned version of a headline. Get Spintax here: https://spintax.bettersheets.co/

Run Every Prompt in Every Cell All At Once

Welcome to the Prompt Parade. We are gonna write a bunch of prompts and we're gonna get responses of these prompts back, all in a google sheet. Great way to create a little web app inside of a Google Sheet.

Create a ChatGPT Cheat Sheet Spreadsheet

How to build an AI prompt engineering spreadsheet. Walk through step-by-step going from a blank sheet to an AI powered prompt engineering cheat sheet of a spreadsheet. More tutorials, courses, tools and templates at Better Sheets: https://bettersheets.co/

Google Sheets Templates - Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

Google Sheets Templates are pre-designed Google Sheets for a specific use-case or a specific action. They can be designed for certain roles, or for different amounts of people to access them.

The Hidden Joys of a Well-Crafted Spreadsheet

We delve into how a good design can make it easier to find, edit, and input data, and how it can be beneficial to your everyday work. It can help yourself and others.

80 Years In 1 Spreadsheet

See your entire life in a single spreadsheet. Watch the Memento Mori Dashboard here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iP54u6lQS8

Better FAQs: The FAQ Maker - Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

Generate, craft, and publish FAQs effortlessly using AI. For both new product launches and new features. Optimize your Google Search traffic with structured data.

Get Sheet Done: Start Your Business in Sheets

4 Ways Google Sheets Can Help You Start Up Create a list Curate Links Track Something Write Code

Writer Better Prompts

I take an api call to ai and turn it into the Ultimate Prompt Writer and Prompt Rater using Google Sheets Apps Script to save all my prompts, and responses into a sheet.

When did you learn the secrets of Google Sheets? | Sheet Talking Episode 8 Esa

Esa is a beginner at Google Sheets. I discover the moment he discovered the deepest secrets of Google Sheets. And we wax poetic about AI in sheets, and data flow.

How to Spin Content

In this video I'm going to introduce you to a new tool from Better Sheets called spintax Content Spinner. Free add-on you can install in sheets today. Get Spintax free: https://spintax.bettersheets.co/ Sign up as a member to notified first: https://bettersheets.co/

GPT in SHEETS

Unlock the Power of OpenAI: Create Ultimate GPT Prompts for Seamless Interaction! Discover the Formula Inside, Explore APIs, and Boost Productivity. Watch Now!

How to create a formula for every row in a column in a Google Spreadsheet?

3 possible ways to create a formula for every row in a column in a Google Spreadsheet. And two bonus ways to make it look nicer. - Auto fill - Double Click - ArrayFormula

Write. Sell. Repeat.

Want to monetize your writing skills? Learn how to build a low-cost, profitable business by selling pre-written tweets via Google Sheets.

12 Google Sheets Tips for Project Managers: Boost Your Efficiency and Collaboration!

Enhance your data organization, collaboration, and efficiency.. Discover how to leverage Google Sheets for project management.

Build a Prioritization Framework Business

Build your own Prioritization Framework with Google Sheets. Get 100 free business ideas from Better Sheets and transform your professional life today.

Teaching Google Sheets: Challenging, Rewarding Journey

Teaching Google Sheets is a challenging, yet rewarding journey. As a teacher, you may find yourself struggling to keep up with the ever-changing features and updates of this powerful spreadsheet tool.

How To Make That Viral Growing Plant Progress Chart

You might have seen a viral TikTok where there is a progress bar and a growing sort of garden of flowers or potted plant that's growing as you check off these task bars tasks. So I want to walk through what this formula, the combination is how it's really cool it

Transform Your Spreadsheets with OpenAI API and Apps Script

Turn your spreadsheets into AI machines of epic-ness. Transform your sheets, your writing, your life into an amazing tool you'll never stop using, and producing with. I think you'll be able to 10x or 100x your output. This course is great for writers, businesses, agencies.

9 Tutorials to Help You Use the IF() Formula Better

Build tools like timers and savings thermometers. Unlock the power of the =IF() formula with the comprehensive tutorials on Better Sheets!

Quick Google Sheets Tips

Boost productivity and streamline your workflow in Google Sheets with our quick tips and free tools. Breathe new life into your spreadsheets today.

How To Create a Stop Watch in Google Sheets

Create a Stop Watch in a Google Sheet. Start and stop time stamps, add up duration once you click. This is a sweet Google Sheet to make and you can see it step-by-step.

Guest Posts on Better Sheets

How to guest post on Better Sheets. You can be an expert or just love Google Sheets! You'll find specifics, about who reads Better Sheets, What I'd like to see more of, and how to submit a Guest Post to Better Sheets.

How To Calculate ROAS in Google Sheets

Showing you two ways to use sheets to calculate Return on ad Spend. ROAS. One way with formulas and one way with Apps Script. Learn more at Better Sheets: https://Bettersheets.co

How To Add Columns in Google Sheets

How to add columns in google sheets, in 7 different ways.

How to Use Sheets For Network Building

How to use Sheets to build your network. Using new interfaces from Google, it's possible to add today date SUPER easily. Sheets have added much more integrations with all of Google Workspace. Contacts also called People Chips makes it possible to curate your network in a sheet.

3 Advanced Tutorials for the IF() Formula in Google Sheets

3 advanced Google Sheets IF() formula tutorials. Improve your spreadsheet skills with password protection data, email notification.