How to Create Wix Contacts from Facebook Lead Ads Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to create Wix contacts from Facebook Lead Ads using Pabbly Connect. This detailed tutorial covers every step of the integration process. Implement the precise methodologies leading organizations use to automate repetitive tasks, illustrated with practical examples designed for immediate application.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To create Wix contacts from Facebook Lead Ads, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. This platform is essential for automating the integration between Facebook Lead Ads and Wix.

Start by visiting the Pabbly website. If you are new to Pabbly Connect, you can sign up for a free account, which provides you with 100 tasks each month. If you already have an account, simply log in to access the dashboard.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After logging into Pabbly Connect, the next step is to create a new workflow. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button and name your workflow according to your objective, such as ‘Create Wix Contacts from Facebook Lead Ads with Label and Custom Fields’.

• Click on the ‘Create’ button to proceed.
• You will see two boxes: Trigger and Action.
• Select Facebook Lead Ads as the trigger application.

After selecting the trigger application, you will need to choose the trigger event, which is ‘New Lead Instant’. This event will initiate the workflow whenever a new lead is generated from Facebook.

3. Connecting Facebook Lead Ads to Pabbly Connect

The next step involves connecting your Facebook Lead Ads account to Pabbly Connect. Click on the connect button and select ‘Add New Connection’. Since you are already logged into your Facebook account, simply click on ‘Continue’ to grant access.

Once connected, you will be prompted to select the Facebook page associated with your lead generation form. Choose your page, for example, ‘Broadcast Photo Studio’, and then select the specific lead generation form you want to use.

• Ensure your lead generation form is live.
• Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to proceed.

At this point, you will need to generate a sample submission from your lead form to test the connection. Utilize the Meta for Developers tool to preview and fill out your form with dummy data.

4. Setting Up the Action in Pabbly Connect

Now that your trigger is set, it’s time to configure the action. In this case, the action application will be Wix. Select Wix and then choose the action event ‘Create Contact with Custom Field’.

To connect Wix with Pabbly Connect, you will need your App ID and App Secret Key from the Wix Developer Console. Create a new app in Wix and follow the steps to obtain these credentials.

Set the app URL and redirect URL as per Pabbly’s guidelines. Add permissions for managing contacts.

After entering the credentials in Pabbly Connect, click on ‘Save’ to establish the connection. You are now ready to create a new contact in Wix using the lead details captured from Facebook.

5. Mapping Fields and Finalizing the Workflow

With the connection established, it’s time to map the fields from Facebook Lead Ads to Wix using Pabbly Connect. This step involves linking the details such as first name, last name, email, phone number, city, and gender to the respective fields in Wix.

For each field, click on the corresponding option in Pabbly Connect and select the mapped data from the Facebook response. Ensure that you also set a label for the contact, such as ‘Customer’.

Map the first name and last name fields accurately. Include the custom field for gender.

Once all fields are mapped, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to finalize the workflow. You should receive a confirmation that a new contact has been created in Wix, confirming that the integration is successful.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to create Wix contacts from Facebook Lead Ads using Pabbly Connect. By following the detailed steps, you can automate your lead management effectively and efficiently.

This integration allows you to seamlessly capture leads and create contacts with custom fields and labels in Wix, enhancing your business operations.