Automatically Capture Leads from Ads in Real Time

Learn how to automatically capture leads from Facebook ads into Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect in real time. Step-by-step tutorial included. Develop expertise in application integration and learn how to design streamlined automation workflows using proven, simplified approaches.

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1. Access Pabbly Connect for Lead Automation

To start capturing leads from Facebook ads in real time, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Begin by navigating to Pabbly’s website at Pabbly.com. Once there, you can either sign in if you are an existing user or click on ‘Sign Up Free’ to create a new account.

New users will receive 100 free tasks every month to explore the platform. After signing up, log in to your Pabbly Connect account and navigate to the dashboard. Here, you will find various applications available, including the option to access Pabbly Connect for your automation needs.

2. Create a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After accessing Pabbly Connect, the next step is to create a workflow that will automate the lead capturing process. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button on the dashboard. You will be prompted to name your workflow, such as ‘Automatically Capture Leads from Ads in Real Time’.

• Click on the ‘Create’ button to initiate the workflow.
• Select the trigger application as ‘Facebook Lead Ads’.
• Choose the event as ‘New Lead Instant’.

Now, select the appropriate Facebook account to connect with Pabbly Connect. If you already have an existing connection, you can select it; otherwise, create a new connection by logging into your Facebook account through the prompt.

3. Configure Facebook Lead Ads Settings

Once the Facebook Lead Ads account is connected, you need to configure the lead form settings. Choose the Facebook page associated with your ads, and then select the lead form you want to use to capture leads. This is crucial for ensuring that the correct data is pulled into Pabbly Connect.

After selecting the lead form, click on the ‘Continue’ button to proceed. Now, you will need to test the connection by submitting a test lead through the Facebook Lead Ads testing tool. This will help verify that the integration works as expected.

• Generate a test lead using the Meta testing tool.
• Check your Pabbly Connect workflow to confirm the lead is captured.

Once the test lead is successfully captured, you will see it reflected in your Pabbly Connect dashboard, confirming that the integration is functioning properly.

4. Add Google Sheets as an Action Step

With your Facebook Lead Ads successfully integrated, the next step is to add Google Sheets as an action application in your workflow. Click on the ‘Add Action Step’ button in Pabbly Connect and select Google Sheets as the application.

Choose the action event as ‘Add New Row’. This will ensure that every new lead captured from Facebook is automatically added as a new row in your Google Sheet. Connect your Google account by signing in and granting the necessary permissions to Pabbly Connect.

Select the spreadsheet where you want to store the leads. Map the fields from Facebook to the corresponding columns in Google Sheets.

After mapping the fields such as name, email, phone number, and property type, click on the ‘Save and Send Test Request’ button to ensure that the data flows correctly into your Google Sheet.

5. Test and Verify Your Automation

Once you have set up both the trigger and action steps in Pabbly Connect, it’s time to test the entire workflow. Use the Facebook Lead Ads testing tool to submit another test lead and observe how it populates in your Google Sheet.

Check your Google Sheets to ensure that the new lead details appear correctly. If everything is set up properly, you will see the lead information, such as name, email, phone number, and property type, added as a new row.

With the successful setup of this automation, you can now capture leads from your Facebook ads in real time without any manual effort. This automation saves you valuable time and ensures that you never miss a lead.

Conclusion

This tutorial demonstrated how to use Pabbly Connect to automatically capture leads from Facebook ads in real time into Google Sheets. By following these steps, you can streamline your lead management process and enhance your business efficiency.