How to Collect Form Responses from WordPress in Airtable Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate form responses from WordPress to Airtable using Pabbly Connect with Elementor integration in this detailed tutorial. 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. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Automation

To start collecting form responses from WordPress into Airtable, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. This platform will serve as the central hub for your automation process. You can create your account by following the free sign-up link provided in the description below.

Once logged in, navigate to the dashboard and click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Name your workflow, for example, ‘WordPress Form Automation,’ and then click on ‘Create’ to open the workflow editor. This is where the magic happens as you will set up the trigger and action steps for your automation.

2. Setting Up the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

In this section, we will set up the trigger in Pabbly Connect to capture form submissions from your WordPress site. Select the application that corresponds to your form builder; in this case, choose Elementor. For the trigger event, select ‘New Form Submission’ from the dropdown menu.

• Select Elementor as your application.
• Choose ‘New Form Submission’ as the trigger event.
• Copy the generated webhook URL for the next steps.

After selecting the trigger event, Pabbly Connect will provide you with a webhook URL. This URL is crucial as it will connect your Elementor form with Pabbly Connect. Copy this URL and proceed to the next steps to integrate it into your form settings.

3. Connecting Your Elementor Form to Pabbly Connect

Now, you need to connect your Elementor form to Pabbly Connect. Edit your form in Elementor and navigate to the ‘Actions After Submit’ section. Click on the ‘Add Action Step’ button and select ‘Webhook’ from the dropdown menu.

• Select Webhook as the action after submit.
• Paste the copied webhook URL into the appropriate field.
• Click on the Update button to save your changes.

This process will ensure that every time a form is submitted on your WordPress site, the data is sent to Pabbly Connect automatically. You can test this by previewing the form and submitting a test response.

4. Sending Form Data to Airtable Using Pabbly Connect

With your form now connected to Pabbly Connect, the next step is to send the collected data to Airtable. In the action window of your workflow, search for Airtable and select it as the application. For the action event, choose ‘Create Record’ from the dropdown menu.

To connect your Airtable account with Pabbly Connect, you will need your API token. Retrieve this from your Airtable account settings. Once you have the token, paste it into Pabbly Connect and click on Save to establish the connection.

Select the appropriate Base ID from your Airtable account. Choose the table where you want to store the form responses. Map the fields from your form to the corresponding columns in Airtable.

After mapping the fields, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to ensure that the integration is functioning correctly. If successful, you will see the new record created in your Airtable base.

5. Testing and Verifying Your Integration

To confirm that everything is set up correctly, perform a test submission through your Elementor form on your WordPress site. Once submitted, check your Airtable base to see if the new record appears as expected. This step is crucial to ensure that the integration via Pabbly Connect is working flawlessly.

After conducting the test, you should see the submitted data reflected in Airtable. If the data appears correctly, it means your automation setup is successful. You can now continue to use this workflow to automate the process of recording form submissions into Airtable seamlessly.

Additionally, remember that Pabbly Connect allows you to connect numerous other applications, making it a versatile tool for your automation needs. Feel free to explore other integrations that can enhance your workflows.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to use Pabbly Connect to automate the collection of form responses from WordPress to Airtable. By following the steps outlined, you can streamline your data management process effectively.

Utilizing Pabbly Connect not only simplifies your workflow but also enhances productivity by automating repetitive tasks. Start integrating today and experience the benefits of automation in your projects!