How to Send WhatsApp Messages on Contact Form 7 Submissions Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate WhatsApp messages for Contact Form 7 submissions using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step tutorial for seamless integration. Implement the precise methodologies leading organizations use to automate repetitive tasks, illustrated with practical examples designed for immediate application.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Integration

To send WhatsApp messages on Contact Form 7 submissions, the first step is to set up Pabbly Connect. Begin by logging into your Pabbly Connect account. If you don’t have an account, you can create one for free in just a couple of minutes.

Once logged in, navigate to your dashboard and click the blue button labeled ‘Create Workflow’. This initiates the process of setting up your automation. Name your workflow something descriptive, like ‘Send WhatsApp Message on Contact Form Submission’, and click ‘Create’ to proceed.

2. Configuring the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

In this section, you will configure the trigger for your automation using Pabbly Connect. Select the application ‘Contact Form 7’ and then choose the trigger event ‘New Form Submission’. This setup ensures that every time a form is submitted, the automation will trigger.

• Select ‘Contact Form 7’ from the application list.
• Choose ‘New Form Submission’ as the trigger event.
• Copy the provided webhook URL from Pabbly Connect.

After copying the webhook URL, you will need to paste it into your Contact Form 7 settings. This connection allows Pabbly Connect to capture the form submission data automatically. Make sure to save your changes in the Contact Form settings.

3. Testing the Connection with a Form Submission

To ensure that the integration is working correctly, perform a test submission on your Contact Form 7. Fill in the form with dummy data and submit it. This action will send the data to Pabbly Connect, confirming that the trigger is functioning as intended.

Once you submit the form, return to Pabbly Connect to check for a response. You should see the details of your submission captured in the workflow. This indicates that the connection between Contact Form 7 and Pabbly Connect is successful.

4. Integrating WhatsApp with Pabbly Connect

Now that the trigger is set up, the next step is to connect WhatsApp through the Interakt application using Pabbly Connect. Select the action event ‘Send WhatsApp Template Message’ from the list of actions.

• Choose ‘Interakt’ as the application for the action.
• Select ‘Send WhatsApp Template Message’ as your action event.
• Connect your Interakt account by providing the API key.

After connecting, you will need to configure the message template by mapping the variables from the form submission data. This allows the message to be personalized for each user who submits the form.

5. Finalizing Your Automation in Pabbly Connect

The last step is to finalize your automation setup in Pabbly Connect. Fill in the required fields, including the phone number and message template details. Make sure to map the necessary variables such as the user’s name and the company name.

Once all fields are filled, click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to send a test message. Check your WhatsApp to confirm that the message has been delivered successfully. If everything works correctly, your automation is now complete, and Pabbly Connect will handle sending WhatsApp messages for every new form submission automatically.

Conclusion

This tutorial demonstrates how to use Pabbly Connect to automate sending WhatsApp messages upon Contact Form 7 submissions. By following the steps outlined, you can enhance customer engagement and streamline communication effectively.