Automate Apollo.io CRM Contacts with Google Forms Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate creating Apollo.io CRM contacts from Google Forms submissions using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step guide to streamline your workflow. Discover hidden automation capabilities within your existing tools. This guide shows you how to connect your essential applications and permanently eliminate redundant manual processes.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Automation

To start automating the creation of Apollo.io CRM contacts from Google Forms submissions, first access Pabbly Connect. This platform is essential for integrating various applications without requiring coding skills.

Visit the Pabbly Connect website by typing ‘Pabbly.com/connect’ in your browser. Once there, sign in to your existing account or create a new one to get started. As an existing user, I signed in and accessed the Pabbly Connect dashboard where I can manage my workflows.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Next, you will create a new workflow in Pabbly Connect to connect Google Forms with Apollo.io. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button and name your workflow, such as ‘Create Apollo.io CRM Contact on Google Form Submission’.

• Select the folder for your workflow.
• Choose Google Forms as the trigger application.
• Set the trigger event to ‘New Response Received’.

After setting up the trigger, you will see a webhook URL generated by Pabbly Connect. This URL will act as a bridge between Google Forms and Pabbly Connect, allowing data to flow seamlessly.

3. Connecting Google Forms to Pabbly Connect

To connect Google Forms to Pabbly Connect, open your Google Form and navigate to the ‘Responses’ tab. Here, you will need to link your form to a Google Sheet where responses will be recorded. Once linked, click on ‘Extensions’, then ‘Add-ons’, and search for ‘Pabbly Connect Webhooks’.

After installing the add-on, go back to ‘Extensions’, select ‘Pabbly Connect Webhooks’, and click on ‘Initial Setup’. Here, paste the webhook URL you copied from Pabbly Connect and specify the trigger column, which should be the final data column where new entries will be recorded.

4. Testing the Connection Between Google Forms and Pabbly Connect

Once the connection is set up, it’s time to test it. Fill out your Google Form to submit a test entry. Go back to Pabbly Connect and check for the webhook response. This step ensures that the data flows correctly from Google Forms to Pabbly Connect.

After submitting the form, you should see the details reflected in both Pabbly Connect and the linked Google Sheet. This confirms that your integration is working as intended. If you see the data captured in Pabbly Connect, it indicates a successful connection.

5. Creating Contacts in Apollo.io Using Pabbly Connect

Now that the connection is established, the next step is to create contacts in Apollo.io whenever a Google Form submission occurs. In Pabbly Connect, select Apollo.io as the action application and choose the ‘Create Contact’ event. using Pabbly Connect

Connect your Apollo.io account by entering your API key, which you can generate in your Apollo.io account settings. Map the fields from the Google Form responses to the corresponding fields in Apollo.io, ensuring that each entry is dynamic and updates with new submissions.

Finally, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to create a contact in Apollo.io. Verify that the contact appears in your Apollo.io dashboard, confirming that the automation is functioning correctly.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively automate the process of creating Apollo.io CRM contacts from Google Forms submissions using Pabbly Connect. This integration simplifies your workflow, ensuring that every inquiry or registration is captured automatically and efficiently.