6. Workflows: No-Code, Full Control: Automate Research and Scheduling Like Magic with Bardeen


đź§  Browser on Autopilot: Scrape, Schedule, and Simplify Workflows with Bardeen

đź”· Introduction to Bardeen

Bardeen is a browser-native automation platform that lets you build powerful workflows — called playbooks — directly from your Chrome or Edge browser. It’s especially useful for automating research, data entry, scheduling, and repetitive web tasks. With features like AI-powered actions, web scraping, and integrations with tools like Google Sheets, Notion, and LinkedIn, Bardeen is a favorite among marketers, recruiters, and operations teams.

In this tutorial, we’ll explore five unique business automation scenarios that show how Bardeen can save hours of manual work — all without leaving your browser.


âś… Scenario 1: Scrape LinkedIn Profiles and Auto-Fill a Google Sheet

Use Case: Automate lead sourcing or recruitment research.

Steps:

  1. Open LinkedIn search results for your target role or industry.
  2. Launch Bardeen and use the “Scrape data from current tab” action.
  3. Select fields like name, title, company, and location.
  4. Connect Google Sheets and map the scraped data to columns.
  5. Run the playbook — your sheet fills up instantly.

âś… Scenario 2: Auto-Schedule Meetings Based on Email Threads and Calendar Availability

Use Case: Eliminate back-and-forth scheduling.

Steps:

  1. Highlight a meeting request in Gmail.
  2. Use Bardeen’s “Magic Box” to describe: “Find a time next week and send invite.”
  3. Bardeen checks your Google Calendar for availability.
  4. It drafts a reply with suggested times and creates a calendar invite.
  5. You review and send — done in seconds.

âś… Scenario 3: Extract Product Data from Amazon and Update Notion

Use Case: Track competitor listings or monitor product trends.

Steps:

  1. Open an Amazon search results page.
  2. Use Bardeen’s scraper to extract product names, prices, and ratings.
  3. Connect to Notion and map fields to your product tracking database.
  4. Run the playbook — your Notion table updates automatically.

âś… Scenario 4: Monitor Job Boards and Alert When New Roles Match Criteria

Use Case: Stay ahead in hiring or job hunting.

Steps:

  1. Set up a Bardeen autobook to run every morning.
  2. Scrape job listings from a site like Indeed or AngelList.
  3. Filter results by keywords (e.g., “remote AI engineer”).
  4. Send a Slack or email alert with matching roles.
  5. Optionally, log them to a Google Sheet for tracking.

âś… Scenario 5: Auto-Fill CRM Fields from Web Research Using AI

Use Case: Enrich CRM records with company insights.

Steps:

  1. Open a company’s website or LinkedIn page.
  2. Use Bardeen’s AI action to summarize the company’s services or industry.
  3. Connect to your CRM (e.g., HubSpot or Pipedrive).
  4. Auto-fill fields like “Company Description” or “Industry Tags.”
  5. Save the record — no manual copy-pasting needed.

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