How to Send SMS from Google Sheets for New Product Launch Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to send SMS from Google Sheets for a new product launch using Pabbly Connect in this detailed tutorial. Step-by-step guide included. Master proven automation processes with practical implementation examples and strategic recommendations you can apply immediately in your workflow.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for SMS Integration

To send SMS from Google Sheets for a new product launch, we will utilize Pabbly Connect. Start by visiting the Pabbly Connect website and signing in or creating a new account.

Once logged in, you will see options for various Pabbly applications. Click on the ‘Access Now’ button for Pabbly Connect to begin setting up your workflow.

2. Creating Your Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After accessing Pabbly Connect, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Name your workflow something descriptive, like ‘Send SMS from Google Sheets for New Product Launch’, and select the appropriate folder for your workflow.

• Click on ‘Create’ to open the workflow window.
• Select Google Sheets as your trigger application.
• Choose the trigger event as ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’.

After selecting the trigger, Pabbly Connect will provide you with a Webhook URL. Copy this URL as it will be used to connect Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect.

3. Setting Up Google Sheets to Work with Pabbly Connect

In this step, we will set up Google Sheets to send data to Pabbly Connect. Open your Google Sheets and navigate to ‘Extensions’ > ‘Add-ons’ > ‘Get Add-ons’. Search for ‘Pabbly Connect Webhook’ and install the add-on.

• After installation, refresh your Google Sheets.
• Go back to ‘Extensions’ > ‘Pabbly Connect Webhook’ and select ‘Initial Setup’.
• Paste the Webhook URL copied from Pabbly Connect and set your trigger column.

Once you have configured the setup, click on ‘Submit’. This will connect your Google Sheets to Pabbly Connect, allowing it to send data when a new row is added or updated.

4. Sending SMS Using Twilio Through Pabbly Connect

Now that your Google Sheets is set up, we will configure the action step to send SMS using Twilio through Pabbly Connect. In your workflow, select Twilio as the action application and choose ‘Send SMS’ as the action event.

You will need to connect your Twilio account by providing the Account SID and Auth Token. You can find these details in your Twilio dashboard. After entering this information, click on ‘Save’.

Map the SMS body to include customer names and product details. Set the sender’s number from your Twilio account. Map the recipient’s number from the Google Sheets data.

Once you have configured all the necessary fields, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This will send a test SMS to verify that everything is set up correctly.

5. Finalizing Your Automation for SMS Notifications

After successfully sending a test SMS, we need to finalize the automation in Pabbly Connect. Ensure that the workflow is set to trigger automatically by enabling the event listener in Google Sheets.

To do this, go to ‘Extensions’ > ‘Pabbly Connect Webhook’ and select ‘Send All Data’. This will trigger the workflow and send SMS notifications to all customers listed in your Google Sheets.

Verify that all customer details are correct in Google Sheets. Monitor the SMS delivery status in your Twilio account. Adjust any settings in Pabbly Connect as necessary for future launches.

With this setup, you can efficiently send SMS notifications to all your loyal customers about new product launches using Pabbly Connect. This automation saves time and ensures that no customer misses out on important updates.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to send SMS from Google Sheets for a new product launch using Pabbly Connect. By integrating Google Sheets with Twilio, you can automate SMS notifications to enhance customer engagement effectively.

This process not only streamlines communication but also ensures that your customers receive timely updates about new products and offers, making it a valuable tool for any business.