How to Auto-Add WhatsApp Leads to ActiveCampaign for Drip Emails

Learn how to integrate WhatsApp leads into ActiveCampaign for drip emails using Pabbly Connect. Follow this step-by-step tutorial for seamless automation. Follow this definitive guide to creating powerful automated workflows with straightforward, efficiency-focused solutions that save valuable time.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect to Create Your Workflow

To start integrating WhatsApp leads into ActiveCampaign for drip emails, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Open your browser and go to Pabbly.com/connect. If you’re a new user, click on the ‘Sign Up Free’ button to create your account. Existing users can simply click on ‘Sign In’.

After signing in, you will be directed to the Pabbly Connect dashboard. Here, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. You can also organize your workflows into folders by clicking the plus button to create a new folder. Once you’re ready, select the new beta version of the workflow builder for a more modern experience.

2. Setting Up the Webhook Trigger in Pabbly Connect

Now, it’s time to set up the trigger for your workflow using Pabbly Connect. Name your workflow as ‘Auto Add WhatsApp Leads to ActiveCampaign for Drip Emails’. Click on the ‘Add Trigger’ button, and select ‘Webhook’ as your trigger application.

• Select ‘Catch Webhook’ as the event.
• Copy the generated webhook URL.

Next, you will use this webhook URL in your WhatsApp chatbot setup. This webhook will be triggered whenever a new lead interacts with your WhatsApp bot, sending their details to Pabbly Connect.

3. Configuring Your WhatsApp Chatbot with Pabbly Connect

To collect leads through WhatsApp, you need to set up your chatbot. In your Pabbly Chatflow account, create a chatbot and add an API request action. Paste the webhook URL from Pabbly Connect into the API request settings.

• Set the request type to POST.
• Enter the contact fields like name, phone, and email in the parameters.

Once configured, test the API request to ensure it’s working correctly. This setup allows the chatbot to send user data directly to Pabbly Connect whenever a new lead interacts with it.

4. Integrating ActiveCampaign with Pabbly Connect

After setting up the webhook, the next step is to integrate ActiveCampaign. In your Pabbly Connect workflow, click on the plus button to add an action step and select ActiveCampaign as the application. Choose the event ‘Subscribe or Unsubscribe Contact’.

To connect ActiveCampaign with Pabbly Connect, you will need to enter your ActiveCampaign API URL and API key. You can find these in your ActiveCampaign account under Settings > Developer. After entering these details, save the connection.

5. Finalizing the Workflow for Drip Emails

Now that you have integrated ActiveCampaign, you must specify the list ID and map the contact fields. Select the list ID for your contacts and map the fields like name, email, and phone number from the webhook response.

After mapping all the necessary fields, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This action will add the contact to your ActiveCampaign list, enabling you to send drip emails. Refresh your ActiveCampaign contacts to see the newly added lead.

With this setup, you have successfully automated the process of adding WhatsApp leads to ActiveCampaign using Pabbly Connect. You can now send targeted drip emails to your leads, enhancing your marketing efforts.

Conclusion

This tutorial demonstrated how to seamlessly integrate WhatsApp leads into ActiveCampaign for drip emails using Pabbly Connect. By following the steps outlined, you can automate lead collection and improve your email marketing strategy effectively.