Automate SMS Notifications with Pabbly Connect and Facebook Lead Ads

Learn how to use Pabbly Connect to automate SMS notifications for Facebook lead ads. Step-by-step guide to enhance customer engagement. Build sophisticated automated workflows in less time than you think. This guide translates complex integrations into straightforward steps for immediate implementation.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To begin using Pabbly Connect, open your browser and navigate to the Pabbly Connect landing page. If you’re a new user, click on ‘Sign Up for Free’ to create an account. Existing users should click on ‘Sign In’ to access their accounts.

Once logged in, you will see various Pabbly applications. Click on ‘Access Now’ for Pabbly Connect to reach your dashboard. From here, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button to start setting up your automation.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will create a workflow to connect Facebook Lead Ads with Twilio using Pabbly Connect. Name your workflow, for example, ‘Send SMS to Facebook Leads’, and choose the folder for saving it.

• Click on ‘Create’ to open the workflow window.
• Define the trigger as Facebook Lead Ads and the action as Twilio.
• Set the trigger event to ‘New Lead Instant’.

After setting up the workflow, you can proceed to connect your Facebook Lead Ads account. This is where Pabbly Connect facilitates the automation process by triggering actions based on new leads.

3. Connecting Facebook Lead Ads to Pabbly Connect

To connect Facebook Lead Ads, select it as your trigger application in Pabbly Connect. You’ll then need to create a new connection by clicking on ‘Add New Connection’. Choose your Facebook account and grant the necessary permissions.

• Select the Facebook page related to your business.
• Choose the lead generation form from which you want to capture leads.
• Click on ‘Send Test Request’ to ensure the connection works.

After successfully connecting, Pabbly Connect will capture the lead details, allowing you to automate SMS notifications seamlessly.

4. Sending SMS via Twilio through Pabbly Connect

Next, set up Twilio as your action application in Pabbly Connect. Choose ‘Send SMS Message’ as the action event. If you haven’t connected Twilio yet, click on ‘Add New Connection’ and enter your Account SID and Auth Token from your Twilio account.

Enter the body of the SMS, including a personalized greeting. Map the recipient’s phone number from the lead details captured earlier. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to send a test SMS.

This step showcases how Pabbly Connect simplifies the process of sending personalized SMS messages to leads, enhancing customer engagement.

5. Testing and Verifying Your Workflow

To ensure everything works correctly, test your workflow by submitting a new lead through your Facebook Lead Ads form. Go to the Meta for Developers tool, select your page, and fill out the lead form.

Check if the SMS is received on the specified phone number. Verify that the SMS contains the correct details as intended. Make adjustments if necessary based on the test results.

With Pabbly Connect, you can automate this entire process, ensuring timely communication with your leads and enhancing your business outreach.

Conclusion

By following this tutorial, you learned how to use Pabbly Connect to integrate Facebook Lead Ads with Twilio for automated SMS notifications. This automation enhances engagement and improves customer outreach effectively.