Learn how to automate sending WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads using Pabbly Connect for your freelance business. Step-by-step tutorial included. Navigate the automation landscape confidently with clear, structured guidance suitable for professionals regardless of prior technical experience.

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1. Access Pabbly Connect for Integration

To send WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads for your freelance business, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. This platform allows you to automate the process without any coding skills. Start by visiting the Pabbly Connect homepage.

Once on the homepage, you can either sign in if you are an existing user or click on the ‘Sign Up for Free’ button to create a new account. New users receive 100 free tasks each month to explore the features of Pabbly Connect.

2. Create a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After signing in, navigate to the ‘All Apps’ section and select Pabbly Connect. To create a new workflow, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ option in the upper right corner. A dialog box will appear asking for a workflow name.

  • Name your workflow: Send Automated WhatsApp Messages to Facebook Leads for Freelance Business
  • Select a folder to save your workflow (e.g., Facebook Lead Ads Automation)

After naming your workflow, click on the ‘Create’ button. You will see two windows: one for the trigger and another for the action. Select ‘Facebook Lead Ads’ for the trigger and ‘WhatsApp Cloud API’ for the action to automate the process of sending WhatsApp messages.

3. Connect Facebook Lead Ads as Trigger

In Pabbly Connect, select ‘Facebook Lead Ads’ as your trigger application. The trigger event should be set to ‘New Lead Instant’ to ensure that the workflow activates immediately when a new lead is generated. Click on ‘Connect’ to add a new connection.

Once connected, select the Facebook page and lead generation form you want to use. For instance, you might choose a page you manage, like ‘The Business Builder,’ and a lead form named ‘Contact Form.’ After selecting these, click on the ‘Save and Send Test Request’ button to test the connection.

4. Integrate WhatsApp Cloud API for Messaging

Next, you will connect the WhatsApp Cloud API in Pabbly Connect. Select it as the action application and choose the ‘Send Template Message’ event. Click on ‘Connect’ and add a new connection using your WhatsApp Cloud API credentials.

  • Enter the temporary access token.
  • Input your WhatsApp phone number ID.
  • Paste your WhatsApp Business Account ID.

Once connected, select the template you created for sending messages. Ensure that you have mapped the recipient’s phone number dynamically using the data received from the Facebook leads, allowing for personalized messages.

5. Finalize Workflow and Test the Integration

After mapping the necessary fields in Pabbly Connect, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to finalize the workflow. You should receive a confirmation that the WhatsApp message has been sent successfully. Check your WhatsApp to see if the message appears.

This integration allows you to automatically send WhatsApp messages to your Facebook leads, enhancing your freelance business outreach. You can now follow up with leads instantly, providing them with information about your services or special offers.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can easily set up an automated process to send WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads for your freelance business. Utilizing Pabbly Connect streamlines your communication and improves lead engagement effectively.

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