1. Examples Of Tasks You Can Automate
As long as you use a computer for your work processes, that is on a windows platform, virtually 99% of your tasks can be automated or semi-automated.
Below are a few examples of possible tasks that can be automated. But really - the possibilities are immense and almost limitless. In fact, there are far more tasks you can automate than you think are possible.
Don’t take our word for it. Take some time to read the examples and case studies below. These are by no mean a very comprehensive list. But it will give you a good idea on how automation can benefit and your business.
File/Database/Documents Related Examples:
- Batch rename files
- Batch delete files
- Batch move files
- Retrieving data from database
- Automatic database input
- Comparing data against a standard (e.g. purchase order)
- Printing and faxing documents
- Saving data into files, folders and directories you can rename
- Converting data from 1 format to another
- Parse data and extract text/numeric values
- Creating charts on data
- Data transfer
- Duplicate data entry
- File replication and management
- Sending input
- Simulate keystrokes for data entry
- Copy and pasting files
- Zipping files/folders
- Copying, moving, renaming files and folders in bulk
- Assembling data
- Taking screenshots
- Inserting personalized details
- Saved data to fax server
- Faxing
- Data processing
FTP Related Examples:
- Download and Delete files from FTP server
- Synchronize FTP sites
- Uploading of files
System:
- Shutting/Hibernating/Log off computer
- Backing up of files, databases, data
- Launching applications or systems (word, text file, opening up browser)
- Logging in and logging out with username and password
Macro Recorder Example:
- Application Automation using Macro Recorder
Text Files Related Example:
- Remove comments from log file
- Text file parsing
Excel Related Examples:
- Mail Merge using Excel
- Copy Data from an Excel file to another
- Storing data into excel format
- Reading of excel data
Job Scheduling (Execute Upon Certain Conditions):
- Send email notification to customers
- Execution of script and program
- Backup of files and folders
Examples with Triggers:
- Automate Daily Backup
- Monitor Server Uptime
Marketing Related Tasks:
- Set up blog
- Install scripts
- Setting up autoresponders
- Broadcasting emails
- Creating graphics
- Blog Creation
- Website Setup
- Article Marketing
- Search Engine Marketing
- Search Engine Optimization
- Email Marketing
- Analysis
- Forum Scraping
- Niche Research
- Social bookmarking
- Market Research
- Problem Spotting
- Website Testing
- Alerting
- Unique Content Generator
- Login & Log off
Yes, You Can…
1. You can control programs…not just a browser environment.
2. You can run any command line request.
3. You can print documents.
4. You can shut down the computer…or change users.
5. You can play sounds, take screen shots, and lock workstations.
6. You can create conditionals…If-Then statements…even look for files and folders…fully logical.
7. You can loop based on any number of conditions.
8. You can wait for images (total image recognition built in) and also for processes
9. You can jump around using the "Go To" method…
10. You can focus, close, open, or resize windows. (Not just the browser)
11. You can past keystrokes, move the mouse, display messages
12. You can receive real time input…and act on the user input.
13. You can ftp, send emails, open databases, add or take from the clipboard
14. You can automate daily downloads/uploads of data
15. You can automate accounting work
16. You can automate the Opening up of programs, documents and files for projects
17. You can download files, get address book items, capture audio and video - all on autopilot
Here’s a PDF report of our case studies. Download NOW.
“How Can Automation Help You Cut Cost And Boost Productivity”
http://www.automationedge.org/CaseStudiesAE.pdf
