Learn how to automate sending WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads for your Paper & Packaging service using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step guide included. Develop expertise in application integration and learn how to design streamlined automation workflows using proven, simplified approaches.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Automation

To send WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads, start by accessing Pabbly Connect. This platform allows seamless integration between Facebook and WhatsApp for your paper and packaging service.

Sign in to your Pabbly Connect account. If you are a new user, you can sign up for free and receive 100 tasks every month. Once signed in, navigate to the dashboard where you will see all available applications.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In Pabbly Connect, the next step is to create a workflow that connects Facebook Lead Ads to WhatsApp. Click on ‘Create Workflow’ and name it appropriately, such as ‘Facebook Lead Ads to WhatsApp for Paper and Packaging Business.’ Choose a folder for organization.

  • Select the trigger application as Facebook Lead Ads.
  • Set the trigger event to ‘New Lead Instant’.
  • Click on ‘Connect’ to link your Facebook account.

After connecting, select your Facebook page and the lead generation form you wish to use. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to proceed. This step is crucial as it allows Pabbly Connect to capture incoming leads.

3. Generating a Test Lead for Pabbly Connect

To verify the connection, generate a test lead using the Lead Ads Testing Tool from Meta for Developers. Select your page, which is ‘Package Express,’ and the form named ‘Contact Form.’ Fill in dummy details for the test lead.

  • Click on ‘Preview Form’ to review the details.
  • Submit the form to create a test lead.

Return to Pabbly Connect to check if the lead was captured successfully. You should see the dummy lead details reflected in your account, confirming that the integration is working.

4. Setting Up WhatsApp Action in Pabbly Connect

Next, set up the action in your workflow by selecting the WhatsApp Cloud API application in Pabbly Connect. Choose the action event as ‘Send Templated Message’. Click on ‘Connect’ to establish a connection with your WhatsApp account.

Here, you will need to provide your WhatsApp Cloud API credentials, including the token, phone number ID, and WhatsApp Business Account ID. These can be obtained from your Meta for Developers account. After entering these details, click on ‘Save’.

5. Mapping Template and Testing the Integration

After successfully connecting your WhatsApp account, select the message template you want to use for the automated response. Pabbly Connect will automatically detect the language code and template ID.

Map the phone number and body fields from the test lead data. Ensure that the phone number is dynamic to change with each new lead. After mapping, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to see if the message is sent successfully.

Check your WhatsApp to confirm receipt of the message. If successful, your workflow is now complete, allowing you to send automated WhatsApp messages to any new leads generated through Facebook.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to use Pabbly Connect to automate sending WhatsApp messages to Facebook leads for your paper and packaging service. By following these steps, you can streamline your communication and enhance 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.