Automate WhatsApp Messages to Facebook Leads with Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads using Pabbly Connect in the home services and repair industry. Follow our step-by-step tutorial. 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. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Facebook Leads

To send automated WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads, the first step is to set up Pabbly Connect. Begin by signing in to your Pabbly Connect account. If you are a new user, click on the ‘Sign Up for Free’ button to create your account, which provides you with 100 free tasks every month.

Once logged in, navigate to the Pabbly Connect dashboard. Click on the ‘Access Now’ button to reach your dashboard. Here, you will create a new workflow by clicking the ‘Create Workflow’ button located in the top right corner. Name your workflow, for example, ‘Send Automated WhatsApp Message to Facebook Leads,’ and save it in a designated folder.

2. Creating Triggers in Pabbly Connect

In this section, you will set up the trigger in Pabbly Connect to respond to new leads from Facebook. Select Facebook Lead Ads as your trigger application. The trigger event should be set to ‘New Lead Instant.’ This means that whenever a new lead is generated, the workflow will automatically execute.

• Select Facebook Lead Ads as the trigger application.
• Set the trigger event to New Lead Instant.
• Click on Connect to authorize Pabbly Connect with your Facebook account.

After connecting, select the Facebook page and the lead generation form associated with your business. For example, you might select the page named ‘Home Cleaning Service’ and the corresponding lead form. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to proceed with the test.

3. Sending WhatsApp Messages Using Pabbly Connect

Once the trigger is set, the next step involves sending WhatsApp messages using Pabbly Connect. For this, you will use the Wati application as your action application. Select ‘Send Template Message’ as the action event.

To connect Wati with Pabbly Connect, you will need to enter the API endpoint and access token from your Wati account. After entering this information, click on ‘Save’ to establish the connection. Now, you will need to map the phone number received from the Facebook lead response to the WhatsApp number field in Pabbly Connect.

• Map the phone number from the Facebook lead response.
• Select the template you created in Wati for sending messages.
• Fill in the custom parameters, such as the lead’s name.

After mapping all required fields, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to send a test message to verify the integration. If successful, you will see a confirmation response indicating that the WhatsApp message has been sent.

4. Testing and Verifying the Integration

In this section, you will test and verify the integration established through Pabbly Connect. After sending the test WhatsApp message, check your WhatsApp account to confirm that the message was received. The message should include the lead’s name and a welcome message.

To ensure everything works correctly, create a test lead using the Facebook Lead Ads testing tool. Select your page, fill in the necessary details, and submit the form. Once the test lead is submitted, Pabbly Connect should capture this data and trigger the WhatsApp message automatically.

Use the Facebook Lead Ads testing tool to create a test lead. Submit the lead form and check for the response in Pabbly Connect. Verify that the WhatsApp message was sent successfully.

This step ensures that your automation is functioning correctly and that you are ready to receive real leads and send messages automatically.

5. Conclusion: Automating WhatsApp Messages with Pabbly Connect

By following this tutorial, you have successfully set up an integration using Pabbly Connect to send automated WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads in the home services and repair industry. This integration streamlines your communication process, allowing you to engage with potential customers effectively.

Using Pabbly Connect simplifies the automation of various applications, making it easy to connect services like Facebook Lead Ads and WhatsApp. This not only saves time but also enhances your customer engagement strategy, ensuring timely responses to leads.