How to Send WhatsApp Messages to Your Facebook Leads Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate sending WhatsApp messages to your Facebook leads using Pabbly Connect for your Cultural Club Programme. 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 your Facebook leads, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by visiting the Pabbly Connect website and signing in or signing up for a new account. If you’re a new user, you can click on ‘Sign Up Free’ to explore the software with free tasks each month.

Once logged in, you’ll be directed to the Pabbly Connect dashboard. Here, you can see all the applications available for integration. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button located at the top right corner to begin setting up your automation.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In this section, you will create a workflow to automate sending WhatsApp messages to your leads. Name your workflow, for example, ‘Cultural Club Leads to WhatsApp Messages’ and select a folder for better organization. This folder can be labeled as ‘Facebook Leads to WhatsApp’.

• Click on the ‘Create’ button to set up your workflow.
• You will then set the trigger application to ‘Facebook Lead Ads’.
• Select the trigger event as ‘New Lead’ to capture new leads instantly.

After setting the trigger, you will connect your Facebook account to Pabbly Connect. If your Facebook account is already linked, you can select the existing connection. Make sure to authorize Pabbly Connect to access your Facebook page and lead forms.

3. Setting Up the Trigger with Facebook Lead Ads

Once your Facebook account is connected, select the specific Facebook page and lead form you want to use. This is crucial because you want Pabbly Connect to capture leads from the right source. After selecting your page and form, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’.

At this point, Pabbly Connect will wait for a webhook response. To test this, use the Meta for Developers tools to submit a lead. This will ensure that your trigger is functioning correctly. After submitting a test lead, return to Pabbly Connect to verify the response received.

4. Setting Up the Action with WhatsApp Cloud API

Now that your trigger is set, it’s time to configure the action to send WhatsApp messages. Choose ‘WhatsApp Cloud API’ as the action application and select ‘Send Template Message’ as the action event. Just like before, connect your WhatsApp Cloud API account to Pabbly Connect.

• Enter your WhatsApp Business Account ID, Phone Number ID, and Access Token.
• Select the message template you created earlier for sending messages.
• Map the recipient’s mobile number and any variables from the lead data.

After mapping the necessary details, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to send a test message. This will confirm whether your WhatsApp message is being sent successfully through Pabbly Connect.

5. Testing Your Automation

To ensure everything is working, you need to test the entire automation. Start by submitting a new lead through the Facebook Lead Ads testing tool. Make sure to delete any previous leads to create a new one, as the tool only allows one lead per form.

After submitting the new lead, check your WhatsApp to confirm that the message was received. This will validate that the integration between Facebook Lead Ads and WhatsApp via Pabbly Connect is functioning correctly. If the message is received, your automation is successfully set up!

Conclusion

By using Pabbly Connect, you can effectively automate sending WhatsApp messages to your Facebook leads for your Cultural Club Programme. This integration streamlines communication and enhances engagement with your audience.