How to Send WhatsApp Messages to Facebook Leads for Your Driving School Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate sending WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads for your driving school using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step guide included. Explore efficient methods for automating routine tasks with clear, concise instructions suited for both newcomers and experienced professionals.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To send WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads for your driving school, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. This platform allows you to automate processes by connecting different applications seamlessly.

Visit the Pabbly Connect landing page and choose to sign up for a free account. New users can benefit from 100 free tasks monthly, enabling them to explore the software. After signing up, log into your account and navigate to the dashboard.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Once logged into Pabbly Connect, you can create a new workflow to automate sending WhatsApp messages. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button at the top right corner of the dashboard.

• Name your workflow (e.g., ‘Smooth Gear Facebook Lead to WhatsApp Message’).
• Select the appropriate folder for organization.
• Click the ‘Create’ option to proceed.

This initiates the setup for your automation, where you will define the trigger and action applications.

3. Setting Up the Trigger with Facebook Lead Ads

The first step in your workflow is to set the trigger application. For this integration, the trigger will be Facebook Lead Ads, specifically the event for a new lead.

In Pabbly Connect, select ‘Facebook Lead Ads’ as your trigger application and choose the event ‘New Lead Instant.’ Click on the ‘Connect’ button to establish the connection. If you don’t have an existing connection, create a new one by following the prompts.

After successful authorization, select your Facebook page and lead generation form. Save and send the request to test the connection. You may need to perform a test submission using Facebook’s lead testing tool to complete the trigger setup.

4. Configuring the Action with WhatsApp Cloud API

Now that your trigger is set up, it’s time to configure the action using the WhatsApp Cloud API. Select ‘WhatsApp Cloud API’ as your action application and then choose the event ‘Send Template Message.’ Click on ‘Connect’ to proceed.

You will need to enter details such as the token, phone number ID, and WhatsApp business account ID. These can be obtained from the Meta for Developers platform when you set up your WhatsApp Cloud API.

• Copy the temporary access token, phone number ID, and WhatsApp business account ID.
• Paste these details into the respective fields in Pabbly Connect.
• Select your message template for the WhatsApp message.

This will allow you to send customized messages to your leads automatically.

5. Finalizing the Integration and Testing

After configuring your WhatsApp Cloud API action, you need to finalize the integration. Ensure all fields are filled correctly, including the recipient’s mobile number and message body, which should be mapped from the trigger data. using Pabbly Connect

Before testing, replace any dummy numbers with your actual phone number. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify that everything is working correctly. If successful, you will see a message status indicating acceptance, and you should receive the WhatsApp message shortly after.

This integration will ensure that every time a new lead is generated through your Facebook ads, they receive an immediate WhatsApp message, enhancing your driving school’s customer engagement.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to use Pabbly Connect to send WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads for your driving school. By automating this process, you can enhance communication and improve lead nurturing effectively.