Automate WhatsApp Messages to Facebook Leads Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads using Pabbly Connect in this detailed tutorial. Step-by-step guide included. Transform complex automation concepts into accessible, actionable steps that eliminate unnecessary manual work while maximizing existing application capabilities.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To start automating WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads, you will first need to access Pabbly Connect. Begin by navigating to the Pabbly Connect homepage by typing Pabbly.com/connect into your browser.

Once on the homepage, you will see options to sign in or sign up for free. If you’re a new user, click on the ‘Sign Up for Free’ button to create an account. Existing users can simply sign in. Upon signing up, you will receive free tasks to explore the features of Pabbly Connect.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After signing into Pabbly Connect, you will be directed to the dashboard where you can create a new workflow. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ option and name your workflow, for example, ‘Send WhatsApp Message to Facebook Leads Automatically’.

• Provide a name for your workflow.
• Select the folder to save your workflow.
• Click ‘Create’ to proceed.

Once created, you will see options for setting up a trigger and an action. The trigger will be Facebook Lead Ads, and the action will be sending a WhatsApp message using a service like Interact. This setup is crucial for automating the message sending process.

3. Configuring Facebook Lead Ads as Trigger

In this step, you will set Facebook Lead Ads as the trigger application in Pabbly Connect. Select Facebook Lead Ads from the trigger options and choose ‘New Lead Instant’ as the trigger event. This means the workflow will activate whenever a new lead is captured from Facebook.

Click on ‘Connect Now’ and select ‘Add New Connection’ to link your Facebook account. Ensure you are logged into your Facebook account to authorize the connection successfully. After connecting, select the appropriate Facebook page and lead generation form associated with it.

• Choose the Facebook page (e.g., Sparkle Evenings).
• Select the lead gen form you want to use.
• Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to proceed.

After saving, you will need to perform a test submission to capture the lead data into Pabbly Connect. This is essential for ensuring the integration works correctly.

4. Sending WhatsApp Messages Using Interact

Now that you have set up the trigger, the next step is to configure the action to send WhatsApp messages through Interact. Select Interact as the action application and choose ‘Send WhatsApp Template Message’ as the action event. using Pabbly Connect

Click on ‘Connect’ and select ‘Add New Connection’ to connect your Interact account. You will need to enter a secret key from your Interact developer settings. Once connected, you can begin mapping the required fields for sending the WhatsApp message.

Map the phone number and country code from the lead data. Enter the template code name for the WhatsApp message. Specify any variables required in the message template.

Once all details are mapped correctly, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to send a test WhatsApp message to confirm the integration is successful.

5. Verifying Successful Integration

After sending the test request, check your WhatsApp to verify if the message has been received. If successful, you will see a message confirming the registration with details like the name and email of the lead.

This confirms that your workflow is set up correctly, and every time a new lead is captured through Facebook Lead Ads, a WhatsApp message will be sent automatically using Pabbly Connect.

To summarize, you can customize messages by using variables in the template, ensuring that each lead receives personalized communication. This automation not only saves time but also enhances engagement with potential clients.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to use Pabbly Connect to automate WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads. By following these steps, you can enhance your lead engagement efficiently.