Learn how to automate sending WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads for your sand and gravel business using Pabbly Connect. Follow our step-by-step tutorial. 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 Your Sand & Gravel Business

To send WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads for your sand and gravel business, first, access Pabbly Connect. Open a new tab and search for Pabbly Connect. You will be directed to the landing page where you can sign in or sign up for free.

If you don’t have an account, signing up takes just a few minutes and provides you with 100 tasks free each month. Once logged in, click on the ‘Access Now’ button under Pabbly Connect to enter the dashboard where you can create your workflow.


2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In Pabbly Connect, workflows are essential for automation. To create a new workflow, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. You will need to name your workflow according to your objective, such as ‘Send WhatsApp Messages to Facebook Leads for Sand and Gravel Business’. using Pabbly Connect

  • Choose a folder to save your workflow.
  • Select the trigger application, which will be Facebook Lead Ads.
  • Define the trigger event as ‘New Lead Instant’.

Once these details are set, you will proceed to connect Facebook Lead Ads with Pabbly Connect, enabling automated messaging to your leads.


3. Connecting Facebook Lead Ads to Pabbly Connect

To set up the trigger, select Facebook Lead Ads as your application. After that, you will need to connect your Facebook account. Click on ‘Connect’ and then ‘Add New Connection’. If you are already logged into Facebook, the connection will be established successfully. using Pabbly Connect

Next, select the specific Facebook page associated with your sand and gravel business, such as ‘Sand Castle Solutions’. Then, choose the lead generation form you want to use. Make sure your form is live, as this is crucial for generating leads.


4. Setting Up WhatsApp Cloud API in Pabbly Connect

After successfully connecting to Facebook Lead Ads, the next step involves setting up the action application, which is WhatsApp Cloud API. Select ‘WhatsApp Cloud API’ and then choose the action event as ‘Send Template Message’.

To connect WhatsApp Cloud API, you will need your access token, phone number ID, and WhatsApp business account ID. You can find these details in your WhatsApp Cloud API account. Ensure to refresh the access token, as it is temporary.

  • Copy and paste the access token into Pabbly Connect.
  • Input the phone number ID and WhatsApp business account ID.

After filling in these details, click on ‘Save’ to establish the connection between WhatsApp Cloud API and Pabbly Connect.


5. Sending WhatsApp Messages Automatically to Leads

With the WhatsApp Cloud API connected, you can now create a message template for your leads. This template should include dynamic variables, such as the lead’s name, which will be replaced each time a message is sent.

In Pabbly Connect, map the recipient’s mobile number and the body field to personalize the message. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to check if the automation works correctly. If successful, you will receive a positive response indicating that the message has been sent.

Ensure the lead’s WhatsApp number is mapped correctly. Confirm that the template contains the necessary information about your sand and gravel products.

Finally, test the workflow by creating a new lead to see if the WhatsApp message is sent automatically. This seamless integration through Pabbly Connect allows you to efficiently communicate with your leads.


Conclusion

This tutorial demonstrated how to use Pabbly Connect to automate sending WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads for your sand and gravel business. By following these steps, you can streamline your communication process and enhance customer engagement.

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