How Do I Back Up Feedspace Testimonials to Google Drive with Make?

Overview

Connect Feedspace to Google Drive via Make to automatically upload each new testimonial file to a Drive folder. This creates an off-platform backup and makes it easy to share testimonials with your team or clients.

Note: Automation through Make is available only on Professional and Business Plans in Feedspace, and requires an API key for connection.

Step 1: Create a Scenario in Make

1. Log in to Make and click + Create a new scenario.
2. Give your scenario a name, e.g., Feedspace to Google Drive Backup.
3. Click +, search for Feedspace, and select Watch New Testimonials.
4. Click Add, enter your Feedspace Automation Secret Key, then click Save.
   • To find this key: go to your Feedspace workspace → Automation → API tab → copy the Automation Secret Key.
5. Click OK to confirm the trigger.

Step 2: (Optional) Filter for Video Testimonials Only

If you only want to back up video files, add a filter between the trigger and the Google Drive module:

1. Click the line between the trigger and next module to add a Filter.
2. Set the condition: Testimonial Type → Equal to → Video.
3. Only video testimonials will proceed to the Google Drive upload step.

Step 3: Connect Google Drive

1. Click + to add an action module.
2. Search for Google Drive and select it.
3. Choose Upload a File as the action.
4. Click Add and sign in with your Google account to authorise Make.

Step 4: Configure the Upload

1. Select the destination Folder in your Google Drive, e.g., Feedspace/Video Testimonials.
2. Map the File URL field from the Feedspace trigger to the Source File input.
3. (Optional) Set a dynamic File Name, for example: {{Reviewer Name}} - {{Created At}}.mp4.
4. Click OK to save the action.

Step 5: Test and Activate the Scenario

Click Run once to test. Once confirmed, toggle the scenario On. New Feedspace testimonials will now automatically upload to your Google Drive folder.

Why Set This Up?

• Automatic off-platform backup: Every testimonial is saved to Google Drive without any manual effort, protecting your data outside of Feedspace.
• Access from anywhere: View and download testimonial files from any device using Google Drive without logging into Feedspace.
• Easy sharing: Share testimonial files directly with clients, stakeholders, or team members using Google Drive’s built-in sharing features.
• Protection against data loss: A separate copy in Drive ensures testimonials are safe even if something unexpected happens in Feedspace.
• Organized archive: Files land in a dedicated Drive folder, making them easy to search, sort, and retrieve later.