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1. Access Pabbly Connect for Integration
To start receiving WhatsApp notifications for new Mailchimp subscribers, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Open a new tab and go to the Pabbly Connect website. If you are a new user, sign up for a free account to get started.
Once logged in, you will receive 100 free tasks each month. This allows you to set up the integration without any cost. If you prefer a lifetime plan, use the discount code provided on the site to get access to unlimited tasks and features of Pabbly Connect.
2. Create a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect
The next step is to create a new workflow in Pabbly Connect. On your dashboard, click on the “Create Workflow” option. Select the “Create Using Quick Builder” feature to streamline the process.
For this integration, you will be prompted to provide a request. Indicate that you want to receive WhatsApp notifications for new Mailchimp subscribers. Once you submit this request, the AI will analyze it and generate a workflow template for you.
3. Set Up Mailchimp Webhook in Pabbly Connect
Now, you need to set up a webhook URL in Mailchimp to connect it with Pabbly Connect. Copy the webhook URL generated in your workflow and navigate to your Mailchimp account. Go to the “Audience” section and click on the three dots in the audience settings.
In the “Webhooks” section, click on “Create Webhook”. Paste the copied URL into the provided field and select all the options to ensure the webhook captures every new subscriber added to your list. Finally, click on the “Create Webhook” button to establish the connection.
4. Test the Integration with a New Subscriber
To verify that your integration is working, add a new subscriber through your Mailchimp form. Fill in the required details like name, email, phone number, and company name. Click on the subscribe button to confirm the addition of the subscriber.
Once confirmed, refresh your Mailchimp contacts page to ensure the new subscriber appears. Go back to Pabbly Connect and check if the trigger captures the response from Mailchimp. If successful, you will see the subscriber’s details reflected in your Pabbly Connect dashboard.
5. Send WhatsApp Notification Using Pabbly Connect
After successfully capturing the subscriber details, it’s time to send a WhatsApp notification. In Pabbly Connect, navigate to the “Add New Connection” section. Here, you will need to input your WhatsApp Cloud API details, including the token, phone number ID, and WhatsApp business account ID.
Once you have entered the required information, write the message you want to send. For example, you can use a message template like: “New Mailchimp Subscriber Alert: A new subscriber has joined our mailing list”. Map the data fields to include the subscriber’s name, email, and phone number dynamically.
Finally, click on the “Save and Send Test Request” button. If everything is set up correctly, you should receive a WhatsApp notification confirming the new subscriber’s details. This means your integration is now complete and functional.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to use Pabbly Connect to receive WhatsApp notifications for new Mailchimp subscribers. By following these steps, you can automate your subscriber notifications efficiently and never miss an opportunity to engage with new leads.
