Automate Contact Form Email Replies Using Pabbly Connect and Postmark

Learn how to automate contact form email replies using Pabbly Connect and Postmark with this step-by-step tutorial. Build sophisticated automated workflows in less time than you think. This guide translates complex integrations into straightforward steps for immediate implementation.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Email Automation

To automate contact form email replies using Pabbly Connect, you first need to access the platform. Start by navigating to the Pabbly Connect URL, which is Pabbly.com/connect. This will take you to the Pabbly Connect landing page.

On this page, you will see options to sign in or sign up for a free account. If you are a new user, click on the ‘Sign Up Free’ button. After signing up, you will receive 100 free tasks every month to practice using Pabbly Connect. Existing users can simply sign in to access their dashboard.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Once logged in, you will reach the Pabbly Connect dashboard. Here, you can create a new workflow to automate your email replies. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button, and you will be prompted to select a workflow builder. Choose the modern, faster beta workflow builder for this integration. using Pabbly Connect

• Click on the ‘Select’ button to proceed.
• Name your workflow, for example, ‘Send Postmark Emails to Contact Form Leads.’
• Select a folder to organize your workflows.

After naming your workflow, click on the ‘Create’ button. You will then be taken to a page where you can add a trigger, which is essential for initiating your workflow. Select ‘Contact Form 7’ as your trigger app since this is where the lead submissions will originate.

3. Setting Up the Trigger for Contact Form 7

After selecting Contact Form 7 as your trigger app, you need to choose the event type. Click on the ‘Add Trigger’ button and select ‘New Form Submission’ as your event. Once selected, click on the ‘Connect’ button to generate a webhook URL.

This webhook URL will serve as a bridge between Contact Form 7 and Pabbly Connect. Copy this URL and navigate to your WordPress account to integrate it with your existing contact form.

• Go to the Contact Form 7 settings in your WordPress dashboard.
• Select the form you want to use and go to the Webhooks section.
• Paste the copied webhook URL and enable the webhook.

Finally, save your changes to the contact form. Your trigger is now set up and ready to capture new leads.

4. Adding Action Step to Send Emails via Postmark

With the trigger set, the next step is to add an action app that will send the email. Click on the ‘Add New Action Step’ button and choose Postmark as your action app. Select the event type ‘Send Email’ and click on the ‘Connect’ button.

You will need to provide your Postmark API token to establish the connection between Pabbly Connect and Postmark. To get your API token, log into your Postmark account, select your server, and navigate to the API Tokens section. Copy the token and paste it back into Pabbly Connect.

Enter the ‘From Email’ address for the email. Map the recipient’s email address from the Contact Form 7 response. Set the subject and body of the email, using dynamic mapping for personalization.

Once you complete these fields, click on the ‘Save and Send Test Request’ button to verify that the email is sent successfully.

5. Testing the Integration of Pabbly Connect

To confirm that your automation is working, you need to test the integration. Go back to your Contact Form 7 and fill out the form with test data. Submit the form and check your Gmail account to see if you received the email.

If everything is set up correctly, you should receive an email with the subject you specified, confirming that the integration works as intended. This demonstrates how Pabbly Connect automates the email replies for your contact form submissions without the need for manual intervention.

By following these steps, you have successfully automated your contact form email replies using Pabbly Connect and Postmark, saving you time and effort.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to automate contact form email replies using Pabbly Connect and Postmark. By following the detailed steps, you can streamline your email communication and enhance your workflow efficiency. Start using Pabbly Connect today to create more automations for your business!