Automate WhatsApp Messages to Facebook Leads Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate WhatsApp messages to your Facebook leads using Pabbly Connect. Follow our step-by-step guide for seamless integration. 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 Automation

To automate WhatsApp messages to your Facebook leads, the first step is accessing Pabbly Connect. Simply search for ‘Pabbly Connect’ in your browser and open the landing page. Here, you will see options to sign up or sign in.

If you are a new user, clicking on ‘Sign up for free’ gives you access to 100 free tasks each month. Existing users can just click ‘Sign in’ to access their dashboard. Once logged in, navigate to the Pabbly Connect application from the dashboard to begin creating your workflow.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In this section, we will create a workflow in Pabbly Connect to connect Facebook Lead Ads with WhatsApp. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button to start. You will be prompted to name your workflow and choose a folder for it.

• Name your workflow: ‘Send WhatsApp Messages to Facebook Leads’
• Select the folder: ‘Facebook Lead Ads to WhatsApp Automation’

After naming and selecting the folder, click on ‘Create’. This will open the workflow window where you can set up your trigger and action. The trigger will be Facebook Lead Ads, and the action will be sending messages via WhatsApp.

3. Setting Up the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

Now, let’s set up the trigger in Pabbly Connect. Select ‘Facebook Lead Ads’ as your trigger application. The event for the trigger will be ‘New Lead Instant’. Click on ‘Connect’ to link your Facebook account.

• Choose to add a new connection or select an existing one.
• If adding a new connection, follow the prompts to connect your Facebook account.

Once connected, select the relevant Facebook page and lead generation form. Click on ‘Save’ and send a test request. This will ensure that Pabbly Connect captures the webhook response from Facebook when a new lead is generated.

4. Setting Up the Action in Pabbly Connect

The next step involves setting up the action in Pabbly Connect. For this, select ‘WhatsApp Cloud API’ as your action application. The action event will be ‘Send Template Message’. Again, click on ‘Connect’ to establish the connection.

Choose to add a new connection or select an existing one. If adding a new connection, provide the API token, phone number ID, and WhatsApp business account ID.

After successfully connecting, select the template message you want to send. Map the recipient’s mobile number and personalize the message body with the lead’s name. Click on ‘Save’ and send a test request to confirm that everything is working properly.

5. Testing and Confirming Your Workflow

Finally, it’s time to test your workflow in Pabbly Connect. Delete any previous test leads and refresh the page. Use the Lead Ads Testing Tool to submit a new test lead for your Facebook page.

After submission, check your WhatsApp to confirm that the message was received. The message should reflect the template you set up, personalized with the lead’s name. If everything works correctly, your automation is successfully set up!

Conclusion

This guide summarizes the key points and helps you understand the essential features and benefits of using this tool.

In conclusion, using Pabbly Connect allows you to automate WhatsApp messages to your Facebook leads seamlessly. By following these steps, you can enhance your affiliate marketing efforts with efficient communication.