Automate Facebook Lead Ads with Google Sheets Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate Facebook Lead Ads to Google Sheets and send instant emails and SMS using Pabbly Connect. 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. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Facebook Lead Ads Automation

To automate Facebook Lead Ads using Pabbly Connect, first, access the Pabbly Connect dashboard by visiting Pabbly.com/connect. You can create a free account that provides 100 free automation tasks each month. Once logged in, click on the ‘Access Now’ button for Pabbly Connect to reach the dashboard.

Next, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Name your workflow something relevant like ‘Send SMS/Emails and Add Facebook Leads to Google Sheets’. This workflow will handle the automation of capturing leads from Facebook and sending them to Google Sheets, along with sending SMS and email notifications.

2. Trigger Setup for Facebook Lead Ads

In this section, you will configure the trigger for your workflow using Pabbly Connect. Select ‘Facebook Lead Ads’ as the trigger application and choose the event ‘New Lead Captured’. After that, click on ‘Connect’ and select ‘Add New Connection’ to link your Facebook account.

• Select your Facebook page where the lead ads are set up.
• Choose the lead generation form you want to use.
• Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to capture the lead data.

After saving, you will see a message indicating that it is waiting for the webhook response. Now, you need to create a test lead using the Facebook Lead Ads testing tool. This will help you capture the data that will be used in the subsequent steps of your automation.

3. Adding Captured Leads to Google Sheets

Once you have captured the lead data, the next step using Pabbly Connect is to add this information into Google Sheets. Select ‘Google Sheets’ as the action application and choose the event ‘Add New Row’. Click on ‘Connect’ and then select ‘Add New Connection’ to link your Google account.

• Select the spreadsheet where you want to add the lead data.
• Map the fields such as Name, Email, and Mobile Number from the captured lead data.
• Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to check if the data is added successfully.

After performing these actions, you should see a new row in your specified Google Sheets with the lead data filled in correctly. This confirms that the integration is functioning as expected through Pabbly Connect.

4. Sending Instant SMS to Leads

The next step in your automation setup with Pabbly Connect is to send an SMS to the newly captured lead. To do this, click on the plus icon to add another action step and select ‘Twilio’ as the SMS sending application. Choose the action event ‘Send SMS Message’ and connect your Twilio account.

Enter your Twilio Account SID and Auth Token to establish the connection. Map the recipient’s phone number from the lead data. Compose the SMS body, including a personalized message for the lead.

After setting up the SMS parameters, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. You should receive a confirmation that the SMS was sent successfully, indicating that your automation is correctly configured through Pabbly Connect.

5. Sending Instant Email to Leads

The final step in this automation using Pabbly Connect is sending an email to the lead. Click on the plus icon again, select ‘Gmail’ as the action application, and choose the event ‘Send Email’. Connect your Gmail account to allow Pabbly Connect to send emails on your behalf.

Map the recipient’s email address from the lead data. Fill in the email subject and body with relevant content. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify that the email is sent successfully.

Once you complete these steps, you will see a confirmation of the email sent. This indicates that your automation is fully functional, allowing you to capture leads from Facebook, store them in Google Sheets, and send instant SMS and emails, all powered by Pabbly Connect.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to automate Facebook Lead Ads using Pabbly Connect to add leads to Google Sheets and send instant SMS and emails. By following these steps, you can streamline your lead management process effectively.