Every check made to an external application to see if there is any new data in a day is counted as an operation. So, if a check is made every 5 minutes, that is 288 operations in a day, whether or not there is any new data. However, Pabbly Connect does not charge for operations. That’s why we say we provide unlimited operations.
For example, if you have a workflow that constantly checks a Google My Business page for new reviews and sends replies, each check of the page to see if there are any new reviews counts as an operation. So, whether or not you send a reply, you will always use 288 operations in a day.