Automate WhatsApp Messages to Facebook Leads Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate WhatsApp messages to your Facebook leads using Pabbly Connect. Follow this detailed tutorial for seamless integration. Explore efficient methods for automating routine tasks with clear, concise instructions suited for both newcomers and experienced professionals.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To send automated WhatsApp messages to your Facebook leads, the first step is to access Pabbly Connect. Start by navigating to the Pabbly website and signing in or creating a new account if you don’t have one.

Once logged in, click on the Pabbly Connect option. Here, you can create a new workflow that will facilitate the integration of Facebook Lead Ads with WhatsApp messaging through Wati.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In Pabbly Connect, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. You will be prompted to name your workflow. For this integration, name it ‘Send Automated WhatsApp Message to Sports Equipment Business Leads’. Select a folder to save the workflow, then click on ‘Create’.

• Name the workflow according to its purpose.
• Choose a folder for better organization.
• Click on ‘Create’ to proceed.

After creation, you will see two sections: Trigger and Action. The trigger will be set to Facebook Lead Ads, and the action will be set to Wati for sending WhatsApp messages.

3. Setting Up the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

To set up the trigger, select Pabbly Connect and choose Facebook Lead Ads as the trigger application. The trigger event will be ‘New Lead Instant’. Click to connect your Facebook account with Pabbly Connect.

Once connected, you will be prompted to select the Facebook page and the lead generation form. Make sure to select your sports equipment business page, ‘Sports Gearhub’, and the form titled ‘New Lead Form’. This step ensures that every new lead captured will trigger the WhatsApp message.

4. Sending WhatsApp Messages Using Wati and Pabbly Connect

Now, set up the action step by selecting Wati as the action application in Pabbly Connect. Choose the action event ‘Send Template Message’. You will need to connect Wati by entering the API endpoint and access token.

• Access your Wati account to retrieve the API endpoint and access token.
• Paste these details into Pabbly Connect to establish the connection.
• Map the WhatsApp number and template message as per your requirements.

After mapping, click on ‘Save and Continue’ to finalize the action setup. This will ensure that every new lead receives an automated WhatsApp message instantly.

5. Testing the Integration in Pabbly Connect

To test the integration, create a sample lead submission via Facebook. Fill out the form with dummy details to trigger the workflow in Pabbly Connect. Once submitted, check the WhatsApp number provided to ensure the automated message has been sent successfully.

After testing, you should see a confirmation message in WhatsApp stating, ‘Hello [Name], we are very glad to connect with you…’ This indicates that the integration between Facebook Lead Ads and WhatsApp messaging through Pabbly Connect is working effectively.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to use Pabbly Connect to send automated WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads for your sports equipment business. By following the outlined steps, you can efficiently automate your lead communication process.