How to Create Mailchimp Subscriber & Send SMS from Webhook Response Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate subscriber management by integrating Mailchimp and SMS services using Pabbly Connect. Follow this detailed step-by-step tutorial. 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. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Automation

To begin automating your subscriber management process, you’ll need to access Pabbly Connect. This powerful tool allows you to connect various applications seamlessly. Start by signing up for a free account on the Pabbly website and logging in to access your dashboard.

Once on your dashboard, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. You will be prompted to name your workflow. Choose a descriptive name that reflects the purpose of your automation. After naming the workflow, click the ‘Create’ button to proceed to the workflow page where you can set up triggers and actions.

2. Configuring Webhook in Pabbly Connect

The next step in your automation process is to configure the webhook in Pabbly Connect. After creating your workflow, select ‘Webhook by Pabbly’ as your trigger app. This will generate a unique webhook URL that you will need to copy and use in the external application from which you want to receive data.

• Select ‘Webhook by Pabbly’ in the trigger app field.
• Copy the generated webhook URL.
• Integrate this URL into your chosen external application (e.g., Jotform).

Once the webhook URL is integrated, it will be set to listen for incoming data. You can test the setup by submitting a sample form through your external application to ensure that the webhook is receiving data correctly.

3. Integrating Mailchimp with Pabbly Connect

After successfully configuring the webhook, the next step is to integrate Mailchimp using Pabbly Connect. In the action step of your workflow, select Mailchimp as the action app. Choose the ‘Add a New Member with Custom Fields’ action event.

To connect your Mailchimp account, you will need to provide your Mailchimp API key and data center name. You can find these details in your Mailchimp account settings. Once entered, select the list where you want to add the new subscriber and map the fields from the webhook response to Mailchimp fields.

• Map the email address, first name, last name, and any other relevant fields.
• Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify the connection.

Upon successful mapping and testing, you will see the new subscriber added to your Mailchimp list, confirming that the integration works perfectly.

4. Sending SMS Using Pabbly Connect

Once a subscriber is added to Mailchimp, the next step is to send an SMS notification using Pabbly Connect. For this, select the ClickSend application as your next action step. Choose the ‘Send SMS’ option.

Connect your ClickSend account by entering your username and API key. After establishing the connection, you can configure the SMS message. Make sure to map the subscriber’s phone number from the webhook response to ensure the SMS is sent to the correct recipient.

Enter the international format for the phone number (e.g., +91 for India). Compose the SMS message, including personalized details from the webhook response.

After finalizing the SMS content, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to send a test SMS. This will confirm that your SMS notification system is functioning correctly through Pabbly Connect.

5. Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to automate the process of adding Mailchimp subscribers and sending SMS notifications using Pabbly Connect. By following these steps, you can streamline your subscriber management and keep your audience informed effectively.

Pabbly Connect simplifies the integration process, allowing you to set up these automations without any coding knowledge. Start using Pabbly Connect today to enhance your automation capabilities!