How to Send WhatsApp Messages to Facebook Leads for Your IT Business Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate sending WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads for your IT business using Pabbly Connect. Follow our step-by-step tutorial for seamless integration. Explore systematic approaches to creating efficient automation solutions that convert technical concepts into practical, implementable instructions.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Your IT Business

To send WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads for your IT business, the first step is accessing Pabbly Connect. This platform allows you to automate various tasks seamlessly. Start by visiting the Pabbly Connect website and signing in to your account. If you are new, you can sign up for free and get 100 tasks each month.

Once signed in, you’ll see the Pabbly dashboard. From here, select Pabbly Connect by clicking on the ‘Access Now’ button. You will be taken to the Pabbly Connect dashboard, where you can create workflows that integrate your applications effectively.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Creating a workflow in Pabbly Connect is essential for setting up the automation. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button located in the top right corner of the dashboard. You will be prompted to name your workflow; for this example, use ‘Innova Tech WhatsApp Messages to Facebook Leads’.

• Enter the workflow name.
• Select a folder to save your workflow.
• Click ‘Create’ to finalize your workflow.

After creating the workflow, you will see two sections labeled ‘Trigger’ and ‘Action’. The trigger will be set to Facebook Lead Ads, and the action will be set to WhatsApp Cloud API. This is the core of your automation process.

3. Setting Up the Trigger with Facebook Lead Ads

In this section, you will set up the trigger that initiates the workflow in Pabbly Connect. Click on the arrow in the trigger section and select Facebook Lead Ads as your trigger application. Choose the event labeled ‘New Lead’ to capture leads generated through Facebook.

Next, click on ‘Connect’ to authorize Pabbly Connect with your Facebook account. You will need to select the Facebook page associated with your IT business and the lead generation form you created. After this, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to ensure that your connection works.

4. Setting Up the Action with WhatsApp Cloud API

After successfully configuring the trigger, it’s time to set up the action in Pabbly Connect. Click on the action section and select WhatsApp Cloud API as your action application. Choose ‘Send Template Message’ as the action event to send messages automatically.

Connect WhatsApp Cloud API to Pabbly Connect by entering the required credentials like token and phone number ID. This information can be obtained from your WhatsApp API setup. Make sure to map the recipient’s mobile number and the message template you created earlier.

• Select the message template for WhatsApp.
• Map the recipient’s mobile number from the trigger data.
• Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to finalize the action.

Once you have completed these steps, you will have successfully set up your WhatsApp message automation through Pabbly Connect.

5. Testing the Integration

The final step is to test your integration using Pabbly Connect. Go back to the Facebook Lead Ads testing tool and generate a test lead. Ensure that you fill in all necessary details like name, email, and phone number. After submitting the test lead, check Pabbly Connect to confirm that the lead data has been captured.

Once the test lead is captured, check your WhatsApp account to see if the automated message has been sent. This confirms that the integration between Facebook Lead Ads and WhatsApp is functioning correctly through Pabbly Connect. If successful, you should receive a message thanking the lead for their interest.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect, you can easily automate sending WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads for your IT business. This integration streamlines communication and enhances customer engagement, ensuring no lead goes unnoticed. Automate your workflow today!