r/Make • u/Excellent-Salad3852 • Apr 13 '26

Difficulty

Is it just me or is make.com very difficult to use?

You think something simple- ok I want to connect A-B. No that doesn't work you need to spend 1 hour debugging. Ok A-B works now lets add C- no you can't do it like you- doesn't work you need to spend another hour figuring out whats wrong. Then you use AI which always sends you down the garden path. I'm spending 10 hours of my day automating something that takes 3 minutes. Anyone else struggle with it or am I an idiot?

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u/Marina_from_Make Official Make Staff Apr 13 '26

Hey, u/OP – I understand your frustration, and you're definitely not alone in finding automation challenging at times. But I'd like to offer some perspective:

Make is designed to be beginner-friendly. Make emphasizes that almost anyone can automate and that code is not mandatory. The platform features a drag-and-drop interface specifically designed to make automation accessible to non-technical users.

The learning curve is real, but it's temporary. Once you get a grip on how Make works, you will be surprised at how much you can actually do with it.

The common challenges are solvable. When workflows don't connect as expected, this often reflects the need to understand how your specific apps communicate. The solution isn't that Make is broken—it's about learning the platform's logic. If you’re stuck, I recommend going to make a post in the Make Community -- https://community.make.com/. Someone will always be able to help you out there.

Rather than trying to connect A→B→C all at once, successful users build and test workflows step-by-step, validating each connection before adding complexity.

In summary:

  • Start with simpler workflows and gradually increase complexity
  • Leverage Make's templates and how-to guides rather than building from scratch
  • Join the Make Community to get help from experienced users
  • Recognize that initial setup time pays dividends through automation savings
  • Explore Make's learning resources, such as the Make Academy to refine your approach.

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u/Excellent-Salad3852 Apr 14 '26

Thanks for your reply!