Automate WhatsApp Messages to Facebook Leads Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate sending WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads for your paint store using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step guide with detailed instructions. Navigate the automation landscape confidently with clear, structured guidance suitable for professionals regardless of prior technical experience.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To start automating your WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. Open your browser and enter Pabbly.com/connect to reach the Pabbly Connect landing page.

Once on the landing page, you will see options to either sign in or sign up for free. If you are a new user, click on ‘Sign up for free’ to create an account. Existing users can simply sign in by clicking on ‘Sign in’. After signing in, navigate to the Pabbly Connect dashboard.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In the Pabbly Connect dashboard, you will need to create a new workflow. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button to start. You will be prompted to name your workflow; for this example, name it ‘WhatsApp Marketing Automation for Your Paint Store’. using Pabbly Connect

• Click on ‘Create’ to open the workflow window.
• In this window, you will set up your trigger and action.
• Select ‘Facebook Lead Ads’ as your trigger application.

After selecting ‘Facebook Lead Ads’, choose the trigger event as ‘New Lead Instant’. Click on ‘Connect’ to link your Facebook account. If this is your first connection, select ‘Add New Connection’ and follow the prompts to authenticate your account.

3. Configuring Facebook Lead Ads in Pabbly Connect

Once connected, you will need to select the Facebook page and lead form associated with your paint store. Choose your page, for instance, ‘Color Splash Paints’, and select the lead form you created earlier. using Pabbly Connect

Next, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This will prompt you to perform a test submission to capture the webhook response. Open a new tab and search for the Meta for Developers site to use their lead ads testing tool.

• Select your page and form in the lead ads testing tool.
• Fill in the details for a dummy lead and submit.
• Return to Pabbly Connect to check if the response was captured.

Refresh the fields in Pabbly Connect to ensure you have the latest data from your test submission. This step confirms that the trigger is working correctly.

4. Setting Up WhatsApp Cloud API in Pabbly Connect

For the action step, select ‘WhatsApp Cloud API’ as your application. Choose the action event ‘Send Template Message’. Click on ‘Connect’ to link your WhatsApp Cloud API account. using Pabbly Connect

If you have not connected your WhatsApp account yet, you will need to create an API setup to obtain your token, phone number ID, and WhatsApp business account ID. Follow the instructions provided in the Pabbly Connect interface to create this setup.

Copy the temporary access token from your WhatsApp API setup. Paste the token and other required details into Pabbly Connect. Click ‘Save’ to establish the connection.

Once connected, you will need to specify the template name for the WhatsApp message you wish to send. Make sure to map the recipient’s mobile number from the previous step to ensure the message is sent to the correct lead.

5. Testing the Workflow for Success

After setting everything up, it’s time to test your workflow. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to check if the WhatsApp message is sent successfully. Make sure to replace any dummy phone numbers with real ones for the test. using Pabbly Connect

Once the test is complete, open your WhatsApp to verify if the message has been received. You should see the message formatted as per your template, personalized with the lead’s name.

To ensure everything is functioning correctly, perform another test by submitting a new lead through the Facebook lead ads testing tool. This will allow you to confirm that the entire workflow is operational and that Pabbly Connect is effectively automating your WhatsApp messages.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect, you can easily automate sending WhatsApp messages to your Facebook leads, enhancing your marketing efforts. This integration ensures timely communication with potential customers, improving conversion rates.