How to Create Elastic Email Contacts for WordPress Users Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to create Elastic Email contacts for WordPress users using Pabbly Connect. Follow this step-by-step tutorial for seamless integration. Master proven automation processes with practical implementation examples and strategic recommendations you can apply immediately in your workflow.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To create Elastic Email contacts for WordPress users, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by visiting the Pabbly website and either signing in or signing up for a free account if you are a new user.

Once logged in, click on the Pabbly Connect option available on the dashboard. This will take you to the workflow section where you can create a new integration workflow.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In Pabbly Connect, you will need to create a new workflow to automate the contact creation process. Click on the Create Workflow button and name your workflow appropriately, such as ‘Create Elastic Email Contacts for WordPress Users’.

• Select a folder to save your workflow.
• Click on Create to proceed to the next step.

This setup will direct you to the main workflow window where you will configure the trigger and action applications for your integration.

3. Setting Up the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

The first step in your workflow is to set up the trigger. In this case, select WordPress as your trigger application. The trigger event will be User Registers, which will initiate the workflow whenever a new user is added.

To connect WordPress with Pabbly Connect, you will need to copy the webhook URL provided. Navigate to your WordPress account, go to the plugins section, and install the WP Webhooks plugin. Activate it and then go to settings to add the copied webhook URL.

4. Configuring the Action in Pabbly Connect

After setting up the trigger, the next step is to configure the action. In this case, you will select Elastic Email as the action application and choose Create Contact as the action event.

• Connect Elastic Email by entering your API key, which you can find in your Elastic Email account settings.
• Map the user details such as email, first name, and last name from the trigger response to the respective fields in Elastic Email.

Once all details are mapped, click on Save to complete the action setup. This will ensure that every time a new user registers on WordPress, their details are automatically added as a contact in Elastic Email.

5. Testing the Integration Between WordPress and Elastic Email

To test your integration, register a new user on your WordPress site using the registration form. Fill in the required details and submit the form. After submission, go back to Pabbly Connect to check if the webhook response has been received successfully.

Finally, log in to your Elastic Email account and navigate to the contacts section to confirm that the new contact has been created. You should see the new user’s details listed there, indicating that the integration is functioning correctly.

Conclusion

This tutorial demonstrated how to create Elastic Email contacts for WordPress users using Pabbly Connect. By following these steps, you can automate the process of adding new users as contacts, streamlining your email marketing efforts.