Top 5 Twilio Automations with Pabbly Connect: A Complete Guide

Learn the top 5 Twilio automations using Pabbly Connect, including step-by-step integration with Facebook, YouTube, Mailchimp, and more. Discover hidden automation capabilities within your existing tools. This guide shows you how to connect your essential applications and permanently eliminate redundant manual processes.

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1. Integrating Twilio with Webflow Using Pabbly Connect

The first automation we will explore is how to get SMS notifications for Webflow form submissions using Pabbly Connect. This integration allows you to receive SMS alerts whenever a user submits a form on your Webflow site.

To set this up, start by logging into your Pabbly Connect dashboard. Click on ‘Create Workflow’ and give it a name, such as ‘Webflow to Twilio’. In the trigger window, select Webflow as the app and choose the trigger event as ‘New Form Submission’. This will generate a webhook URL that you will copy and paste into your Webflow settings under the integrations section.

• Log into your Webflow account.
• Navigate to the settings of your project.
• Under Integrations, click on ‘Add Webhook’ and paste the copied URL.

After saving, any new form submission will trigger the webhook and send the data to Pabbly Connect. You can then configure the action step to send this data via SMS using Twilio.

2. Automating SMS Notifications from Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect

The next automation involves sending SMS notifications based on data entries in Google Sheets through Pabbly Connect. This is particularly useful for appointment reminders or updates.

Begin by creating a new workflow in Pabbly Connect and select Google Sheets as the trigger app. Choose ‘New Row Added’ as the trigger event. This will also provide you with a webhook URL, which you will use to link your Google Sheets to Pabbly Connect.

• Open your Google Sheet and go to Extensions > Add-ons > Get Add-ons.
• Install the Pabbly Connect Webhooks add-on.
• Configure the add-on by pasting the webhook URL and setting the trigger column.

With this setup, every time a new row is added to your Google Sheet, the details will be sent to Pabbly Connect, which can then trigger an SMS notification via Twilio.

3. SMS Notifications for New Mailchimp Campaigns via Pabbly Connect

This section details how to receive SMS notifications when a new campaign is created in Mailchimp using Pabbly Connect. This automation helps keep your team informed about new campaigns.

In your Pabbly Connect dashboard, create a new workflow and select Mailchimp as the trigger app. Set the trigger event to ‘New Campaign’. You will be provided with a webhook URL, which you will add to your Mailchimp account under the Webhooks settings.

Navigate to Mailchimp and go to the Audience settings. Click on Webhooks and create a new webhook. Paste the webhook URL and select the relevant options for updates.

Once set up, any new campaign sent from Mailchimp will trigger the webhook, sending the campaign details to Pabbly Connect, which will then relay the information via SMS using Twilio.

4. Sending SMS Notifications for New Thinkific Enrollments Using Pabbly Connect

Next, we will explore how to send SMS notifications whenever a new user enrolls in a Thinkific course through Pabbly Connect. This is beneficial for course creators who want to keep track of enrollments.

In Pabbly Connect, create a new workflow and select Thinkific as the trigger app. Choose ‘Enrollment Created’ as the trigger event. This will generate a webhook URL that you will paste into your Thinkific account under the Webhooks settings.

Log into your Thinkific account and navigate to the settings. Click on Webhooks and create a new webhook. Paste the webhook URL and select the appropriate enrollment options.

After saving, every new enrollment will trigger the webhook, sending the user details to Pabbly Connect, which can be configured to send an SMS via Twilio.

5. Automating SMS Reminders from Google Forms with Pabbly Connect

Finally, we will set up SMS reminders for appointments collected via Google Forms using Pabbly Connect. This integration ensures timely reminders for your customers.

Start by creating a new workflow in Pabbly Connect and select Google Forms as the trigger app. Choose ‘New Response’ as the trigger event. This will give you a webhook URL to connect your Google Forms to Pabbly Connect.

Open your Google Form and navigate to the settings. Add a webhook using the Pabbly Connect add-on. Map the fields to capture necessary appointment details.

Once configured, each new response will trigger an SMS notification via Twilio, ensuring that your customers receive timely reminders.

Conclusion

In this guide, we explored how to automate SMS notifications using Pabbly Connect with various applications like Webflow, Google Sheets, Mailchimp, Thinkific, and Google Forms. By setting up these automations, you can streamline your processes and keep your team informed effortlessly.

Utilizing Pabbly Connect for these integrations not only saves time but also enhances communication with your users, making your workflows more efficient and effective.