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1. Setting Up WooCommerce for New Orders
To automate WhatsApp messages for new orders, the first step is to set up WooCommerce. WooCommerce is a powerful plugin for WordPress that allows you to manage your e-commerce store efficiently. As new orders are placed, it’s essential to ensure that the system is configured to trigger notifications.
In WooCommerce, navigate to the settings and ensure that all necessary configurations are in place. This includes:
- Confirm that your payment gateways are set up correctly.
- Ensure that the email notifications for new orders are enabled.
- Review your shipping settings to ensure smooth order processing.
Once these settings are confirmed, you can proceed to connect WooCommerce to P Connect Now for automation.
2. Connecting P Connect Now for Automation
To automate WhatsApp messages, you need to connect WooCommerce with P Connect Now. This integration will allow you to send automated messages when a new order is created. Begin by logging into your P Connect Now account.
Once logged in, follow these steps to create a workflow:
- Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button.
- Name your workflow, such as ‘Automated WhatsApp Message for New Orders.’
- Select the folder where you want to save this workflow.
This will set up the basic structure of your automation workflow in P Connect Now.
3. Setting Up the Trigger Event in P Connect Now
After creating your workflow in P Connect Now, the next step is to set up the trigger event. The trigger will activate the automation whenever a new order is placed in WooCommerce. For this, you need to select WooCommerce as your trigger application.
Follow these steps to configure the trigger:
Search for and select WooCommerce in the trigger application. Choose the event ‘New Order Created’ as your trigger event. Copy the VAB URL provided; this will be used to connect WooCommerce with P Connect Now.
By setting this trigger, you ensure that the automation will start whenever a new order is created in your WooCommerce store.
4. Configuring WhatsApp Integration with P Connect Now
With the trigger set up, the next step is to configure WhatsApp integration to send automated messages. This involves connecting your WhatsApp API to P Connect Now. For this, you will use WATI (WhatsApp API).
Here’s how to set up the integration:
Select WATI as your action application in the workflow. Choose ‘Send Template Message’ as your action event. Connect WATI by entering your API endpoint and access token.
This configuration will allow you to send customized messages through WhatsApp whenever a new order is placed.
5. Testing the Automation Workflow
After setting up the trigger and action, it’s essential to test the automation workflow to ensure everything is functioning correctly. You can do this by placing a new order in your WooCommerce store.
Follow these steps to test the automation:
Add a product to the cart and proceed to checkout. Fill in the customer details and place the order. Check your WhatsApp for the confirmation message.
Once you receive the message, it confirms that the automation between WooCommerce, P Connect Now, and WhatsApp is successfully set up.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we covered how to automate WhatsApp messages for new WooCommerce orders using P Connect Now. By following these steps, you can enhance customer communication and improve satisfaction in your e-commerce business.
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