How to Integrate Facebook Lead Ads with Wix Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate the creation of contacts in Wix from new Facebook Lead Ads using Pabbly Connect with this detailed step-by-step tutorial. This comprehensive guide reveals exactly how to connect your applications and automate repetitive tasks — accessible for professionals of all technical backgrounds.

Watch Step By Step Video Tutorial Below

1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To create a contact in Wix from new Facebook Lead Ads, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by navigating to the Pabbly Connect website at Pabbly.com/connect. If you are an existing user, click on the ‘Sign In’ option on the right side of the page.

Once logged in, you will reach the dashboard where you can see various applications. Click on the ‘Access Now’ button for Pabbly Connect. This will take you to the workflow creation page where you can begin setting up your integration.

2. Setting Up the Trigger Event in Pabbly Connect

In this section, you will set up the trigger event for your workflow. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button and name your workflow something like ‘Create Contact in Wix from New Facebook Lead Ads’. After naming the workflow, you will see two important events: Trigger and Action. using Pabbly Connect

• Select Facebook Lead Ads as the Trigger Application.
• Choose the trigger event as ‘New Lead’.
• Connect your Facebook Lead Ads account by clicking on ‘Add New Connection’.

After successfully connecting your Facebook account, select the relevant Facebook Page and Lead Generation Form. Once this is done, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to test the connection and ensure data is being captured correctly.

3. Configuring the Action Event to Create Contact in Wix

Now that the trigger is set up, it’s time to configure the action event. Select Wix as the Action Application and choose the action event as ‘Create Contact’. Again, you will need to connect your Wix account by clicking on ‘Add New Connection’. using Pabbly Connect

To set up this connection, you will need your Application ID and Secret Key from the Wix Developer Center. Follow these steps to retrieve them:

• Log in to Wix Developer Center.
• Create a new application and navigate to the Auth section.
• Copy the Application ID and Secret Key.

After entering these details in Pabbly Connect, click on ‘Save’ to establish the connection. This allows Pabbly Connect to create contacts in your Wix account using the data from Facebook Lead Ads.

4. Mapping Data Fields from Facebook to Wix

Once your Wix connection is established, you need to map the data fields from Facebook Lead Ads to Wix. This is crucial for ensuring that the correct data is transferred. Start by mapping the first name, last name, email address, and phone number fields.

For the phone number, you might need to split the country code from the number. To do this, you can use the text formatter feature in Pabbly Connect. Here’s how:

Add a new action step and select the Text Formatter application. Choose the action event as ‘Split Text’. Map the phone number and set the separator as your country code.

After mapping all necessary fields, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to finalize the setup. This will ensure that every time a new lead comes in, the contact will be created in Wix with the correct information.

5. Verifying the Success of Your Integration

To ensure that your integration is working correctly, you should perform a test by submitting a new lead through your Facebook Lead Ads form. After submitting the form, check your Wix account to verify that the contact has been created.

Refresh the contacts page in Wix, and you should see the new contact appearing with the details you entered in the Facebook Lead Ads form. This confirms that your setup using Pabbly Connect was successful.

If you encounter any issues, revisit the steps in your Pabbly Connect workflow to ensure everything is mapped correctly and that connections are established. Remember, Pabbly Connect is key to automating this process seamlessly.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to create contacts in Wix from new Facebook Lead Ads using Pabbly Connect. By following the steps outlined, you can automate this process efficiently and ensure that your leads are captured and organized without manual effort. This integration not only saves time but also enhances your workflow significantly.