Softr 101: The Complete Beginner’s Guide (2025 Update)

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This video is sponsored by Softr, who’ve hooked us up with a free month of Softr Pro for you to try. Get started here → https://get.softr.io/mhatxh Discover the power of building custom portals with Softr in this insightful video. Learn how to leverage no-code tools to create a dynamic HR onboarding application using Airtable as a backend. By the end of this session, you'll feel empowered to start your own project and even integrate AI to speed up your app building process. 🔑 *What You'll Learn:* - ✔ How to create custom apps with Softr starting from scratch - ✔ Techniques for setting up user groups and managing visibility rules - ✔ Using Airtable as a backend for your Softr applications - ✔ The value of integrating AI and automations in your app-building journey ⏰ *Video Chapters:* - 00:00 – Introduction and Overview - 00:47 – Claim Your Free Softr Pro Month - 01:32 – Understanding the Airtable HR Database Structure - 02:13 – Exploring Relationships: Employees, Documents, Equipment - 03:01 – Roles and Manager Relationships Explained - 03:51 – Starting a New Softr App: Data Source Selection - 04:35 – How to Connect Softr to Airtable - 05:11 – Understanding Auto-Generated Pages and Structure - 05:55 – User Table Set-Up and Field Mapping - 06:39 – Mapping Required and Optional Data Fields - 07:20 – User Sync and Test Data Management - 08:05 – Access Restrictions with Sync Rules - 08:51 – Creating User Groups for Different Access Levels - 09:38 – Identifying Managers Through Conditions - 10:28 – Publishing Changes and Syncing User Groups - 11:19 – Conditional Page View Filtering - 11:59 – Secure Filtering with Record ID Fields - 12:56 – User Group-Based Visibility Rules - 13:46 – App Preview: User Experience Testing - 15:16 – Building Pages with Login Visibility - 16:03 – Static vs Dynamic: Using Various Block Types - 16:50 – Incorporating Static Elements: Hero, Pricing, Galleries - 17:41 – Layout Control with Containers - 18:30 – Adding Dynamic Charts and Data Visualizations - 19:17 – Integrating Workflows: Triggers, Actions, AI Tools - 20:09 – Softr Pricing and Plan Benefits Overview - 20:47 – Exploring Data Sources, Limits, and Workflow Quotas - 21:37 – User Group Limits and Benefits of Higher Tiers - 22:22 – Access Support Resources and Free Strategy Sessions - 23:11 – Final Thoughts and Additional Help 🔧 *Tools & Resources Mentioned:* 🔗 - Softr - https://get.softr.io/mhatxh _________________________________________ Book a FREE Inquiry Call for expert help with Airtable. 👉 https://gapconsulting.fillout.com/inquiry 📩 Stay Updated on No-Code Tutorials! Subscribe for the latest Airtable strategies and automation guides. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@GarethPronovost?sub_confirmation=1 💬 Have Questions? Drop a comment below—we reply to every question! #GAPConsulting #GarethPronovost #Airtable #NoCodeApps #SoftrTutorial