How to Send Automated WhatsApp Messages to Your Solar Energy Business Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to integrate Facebook Lead Ads with WhatsApp Cloud API using Pabbly Connect to automate messages for your solar energy business. Discover how to seamlessly connect your essential tools through accessible instructions that make powerful automation available to professionals at every skill level.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Your Solar Energy Business

To start sending automated WhatsApp messages for your solar energy business, first access Pabbly Connect. Open a new tab and navigate to the Pabbly website. If you do not have an account, you can sign up for free in just two minutes.

Once logged in, click on the Access Now button under Pabbly Connect to reach the dashboard. This is where you can create new workflows that automate sending WhatsApp messages to your leads from Facebook.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In Pabbly Connect, creating a new workflow is essential for automating your messaging process. Click on the Create Workflow button and name your workflow according to its purpose, such as ‘Automated WhatsApp Messages for Solar Leads’.

• Select a folder to save your workflow, like Home.
• After naming, you will see two main boxes: Trigger and Action.
• These boxes represent the core of your workflow, where Trigger initiates the action.

Now, set up your Trigger by selecting Facebook Lead Ads as the application. Choose the New Lead Instant as the trigger event to begin the automation process.

3. Connecting Facebook Lead Ads to Pabbly Connect

Next, you need to connect your Facebook Lead Ads to Pabbly Connect. Click on Connect and then select Add New Connection. This will allow you to authenticate your Facebook account.

Once connected, you will select your Facebook page, which is crucial for mapping the leads. In this case, choose your solar energy business page, like Solar Rise, and select the lead generation form associated with it.

• Ensure that the lead generation form is live before generating a sample submission.
• Click on Save and Send Test Request to check if everything is set up correctly.

After saving, create a sample lead using the lead generation form to trigger the webhook response back in Pabbly Connect.

4. Sending WhatsApp Messages via Pabbly Connect

With the Facebook Lead Ads connected, the next step is to set up the action in Pabbly Connect. Select WhatsApp Cloud API as the action application. Choose Send Template Message as the action event.

Connect WhatsApp Cloud API by entering the required credentials: access token, phone number ID, and WhatsApp business account ID. These details can be found in your WhatsApp Cloud API account settings.

Refresh your access token if it is temporary. Input the phone number ID and WhatsApp business account ID.

Once the connection is successful, select the message template you want to use for your automated WhatsApp messages. Ensure that this template has been approved by Meta.

5. Finalizing the Integration and Testing

After setting up the template in Pabbly Connect, map the recipient’s mobile number and any dynamic variables, such as the lead’s name, to personalize the message. Use the mapping feature to pull details from the previous steps.

Click on Save and Test Request to finalize the integration. A successful response indicates that your automated WhatsApp message has been sent. Check your WhatsApp to confirm receipt of the message.

Now, every time a new lead comes in from Facebook for your solar energy business, an automated WhatsApp message will be sent, saving you time and enhancing customer engagement.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect to automate WhatsApp messages for your solar energy business not only saves time but also improves communication with potential leads. This integration allows you to efficiently manage customer interactions, helping your business grow effectively.