Learn how to send automated WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads for your dropshipping business using Pabbly Connect. Follow our 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.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To send WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by visiting the Pabbly website, where you can sign in or create a new account. If you are a new user, Pabbly offers 100 free tasks every month, allowing you to explore its features.

Once logged in, navigate to the ‘All Apps’ window. Here, select Pabbly Connect by clicking on ‘Access Now’. This will take you to the dashboard where you can create your automation workflows.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After accessing Pabbly Connect, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button located at the top right corner. A dialog box will pop up, prompting you to name your workflow. Enter a name like ‘East Dropshipping Facebook Lead Ads to WhatsApp’.

  • Choose a folder to save your workflow, such as ‘Facebook Lead to WhatsApp’.
  • Click on ‘Create’ to finalize your workflow setup.

Your workflow will now appear in the dashboard, ready for configuration. This is a crucial step as it sets the foundation for the automation process.

3. Setting Up the Trigger with Facebook Lead Ads

In your newly created workflow, you need to set up the trigger. Click on the arrow in the trigger section and select ‘Facebook Lead Ads’ as your trigger application. The trigger event should be set to ‘New Lead’ to capture any new leads generated from your Facebook ads.

Next, click on ‘Connect’ to authorize Pabbly Connect with your Facebook Lead Ads account. If you don’t have an existing connection, click on ‘Add New Connection’. Once authorized, select the Facebook page associated with your dropshipping business and the lead gen form you have created.

  • Choose the page named ‘East Drop Shipping’.
  • Select the lead form titled ‘Drop Shipping’.

Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to ensure the connection is successful. You will then generate a test lead to verify the integration.

4. Generating a Test Lead for Verification

To verify that Pabbly Connect is capturing leads correctly, you need to generate a test lead using the Lead Ads Testing Tool. Open a new tab and navigate to the Meta for Developers site, then select ‘Tools’ and find the ‘Lead Ads Testing Tool’.

Select the same page and lead form you used in the previous step. Fill in the test details for the lead, such as a dummy name, email, and phone number. After filling out the form, click on ‘Next’ and then submit the form.

Name: Dummy User Email: [email protected] Phone: +1234567890

Return to Pabbly Connect to check if the response from the test lead has been captured successfully.

5. Setting Up the Action with WhatsApp Cloud API

After verifying that the trigger is working, it’s time to set up the action. Click on the arrow in the action section and select ‘WhatsApp Cloud API’ as your action application. For the action event, choose ‘Send Template Message’ to send a message to the new lead.

Click on ‘Connect’ to authorize your WhatsApp Cloud API with Pabbly Connect. You will need to enter your API details, including the Temporary Access Token, Phone Number ID, and WhatsApp Business Account ID. These can be found in your WhatsApp Cloud API setup.

Enter the Temporary Access Token. Input the Phone Number ID. Provide the WhatsApp Business Account ID.

Once all the details are entered, click ‘Save’. Select your message template name and map the recipient’s mobile number to the test lead’s phone number captured earlier. Finally, send a test request to confirm that the WhatsApp message is successfully sent.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to send WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads for your dropshipping business using Pabbly Connect. By following the steps outlined, you can automate your communication with leads effectively and enhance your marketing efforts.

Ensure you check out Pabbly Connect to create business automation workflows and reduce manual tasks. Pabbly Connect currently offer integration with 2,000+ applications.