How to Create Apollo.io Contact on Webflow Form Submission Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to create Apollo.io contacts automatically through Webflow form submissions using Pabbly Connect. Streamline your lead management process effortlessly! This comprehensive guide reveals exactly how to connect your applications and automate repetitive tasks — accessible for professionals of all technical backgrounds.

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Accessing Pabbly Connect for Automation

To create an Apollo.io contact on Webflow form submission, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by visiting the Pabbly Connect website and signing in or signing up for a free account if you are a new user. Once logged in, you will be directed to the dashboard where all Pabbly applications are available.

After accessing your account, click on the ‘Access Now’ button for Pabbly Connect. From the dashboard, initiate the automation process by clicking on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. This step is essential as it sets the foundation for connecting Webflow and Apollo.io.

Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will name your workflow and select the folder for saving it. Enter a relevant name such as ‘Create Apollo.io Contact on Webflow Form Submission’ and choose the folder labeled ‘Automations’. After naming your workflow, click on the ‘Create’ button to proceed. using Pabbly Connect

The workflow window will now open, showing you the trigger and action settings. The trigger signifies the action that initiates the workflow, while the action is what happens in response. For this integration, you will need to select Webflow as your trigger application.

• Select Webflow V2 as your trigger application.
• Choose ‘New Form Submission’ as the trigger event.
• Click on ‘Connect’ to set up the connection.

After setting the trigger, you will need to connect your Webflow account by either selecting an existing connection or adding a new one. If you are adding a new connection, you will need to generate an API token from your Webflow account.

Generating API Token in Webflow

To generate an API token in Webflow, navigate to your site settings. Click on the ‘Apps & Integrations’ section and look for the option to generate a new API token. Enter a name for the token, such as ‘New Contact’, and grant it the necessary permissions, typically read and write for all categories.

Once you click on ‘Generate Token’, copy the API token provided. This token is crucial for establishing a secure connection between Webflow and Pabbly Connect. Paste the API token back into the Pabbly Connect workflow and click ‘Save’. Now your Webflow account is successfully connected.

• Ensure to publish your Webflow site after making changes.
• Test the connection by submitting a form on your Webflow site.
• Verify that Pabbly Connect captures the response from the form submission.

By following these steps, you ensure that your Webflow form submissions trigger the workflow in Pabbly Connect, capturing the necessary data for the next steps.

Creating a Contact in Apollo.io through Pabbly Connect

After successfully capturing the form submission data in Pabbly Connect, the next step is to create a contact in Apollo.io. Select Apollo.io as your action application. You will need to choose the action event as ‘Create Contact’ and click on ‘Connect’.

Similar to the previous steps, if you have an existing connection to Apollo.io, select it. Otherwise, you will need to create a new API key from your Apollo.io account. Navigate to the API Keys section in Apollo.io and create a new key, naming it ‘New Contact’ and selecting the appropriate permissions.

Copy the newly created API key and paste it into the Pabbly Connect workflow. Map the fields from the Webflow response to the corresponding fields in Apollo.io. Ensure all required fields such as first name, last name, email, and organization name are filled.

After mapping the fields, click on ‘Save and Test Request’ to confirm that the contact is created successfully in Apollo.io. This step finalizes the integration, ensuring that every new Webflow form submission results in a new contact being created in your Apollo.io account.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to automate the process of creating Apollo.io contacts using Pabbly Connect whenever a Webflow form submission occurs. This integration streamlines your lead management by eliminating manual entry, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in handling potential client information.

Using Pabbly Connect allows businesses to automate their workflows effectively, enhancing productivity and saving time. By following the steps outlined, you can easily set up this integration and optimize your lead management process.