How to Send Bulk SMS for Offers & Discounts

Learn how to send bulk SMS for offers and discounts using Pabbly Connect. This step-by-step guide covers integration with Google Sheets and Twilio. Transform complex automation concepts into accessible, actionable steps that eliminate unnecessary manual work while maximizing existing application capabilities.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for SMS Integration

To send bulk SMS for offers and discounts, the first step is to access Pabbly Connect. If you are a new user, visit pabbl.com/connect and click on the ‘Sign up for free’ option in the top right corner. This will allow you to create an account and start with 100 free tasks each month, enabling you to send up to 100 SMS messages at no cost.

Once you have signed up, you can explore Pabbly Connect and its features. For existing users, simply log into your account and navigate to the workflow builder. This is where all the automation magic happens, allowing you to set up triggers and actions for your SMS campaigns.

2. Setting Up Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will configure Google Sheets as your trigger application within Pabbly Connect. Click on the ‘Add Trigger’ button and select Google Sheets from the list. Choose the event ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’ to ensure that any new customer details added to your sheet will trigger the SMS sending process.

• Search for Google Sheets in the trigger application.
• Select the event ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’.
• Copy the generated webhook URL.

Next, open your Google Sheets document, navigate to Extensions, and then Add-ons. Install the ‘Pabbly Connect Webhooks’ add-on if you haven’t already. After installation, refresh the Google Sheets to see the Pabbly Connect option in the Extensions menu. Go to ‘Pabbly Connect Webhooks’ and select ‘Initial Setup’ to paste the copied webhook URL and specify the trigger column.

3. Sending SMS Using Twilio with Pabbly Connect

After setting up Google Sheets, the next step is to configure Twilio as the action application to send SMS messages through Pabbly Connect. Click on ‘Add New Action Step’ and search for Twilio. Select the action event ‘Send SMS Message’ to proceed with the SMS sending configuration.

You will need to connect your Twilio account by providing the Account SID and Authorization Token. These can be found in your Twilio dashboard. Paste these details into the respective fields and click ‘Save’ to establish the connection between Twilio and Pabbly Connect.

• Enter the SMS body, including a dynamic mapping for the customer name.
• Map the recipient’s phone number from the Google Sheets data.
• Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify the SMS sending functionality.

After testing, ensure that the SMS is successfully sent to the specified number. This verification confirms that Twilio is properly integrated with Pabbly Connect.

4. Sending Bulk SMS to Multiple Customers

Once the integration is confirmed, you can send bulk SMS messages to all customers listed in your Google Sheets. To do this, go back to the Extensions menu in Google Sheets, select ‘Pabbly Connect Webhooks,’ and click on ‘Send All Data.’ This action will trigger Pabbly Connect to send automated SMS messages to each customer in the spreadsheet.

For ongoing automation, ensure that the ‘Send on Event’ option is enabled in the Pabbly Connect Webhooks settings. This will allow Pabbly Connect to automatically send SMS messages to new customers added to your Google Sheets in the future.

5. Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect to send bulk SMS for offers and discounts is a straightforward process that can significantly enhance your marketing efforts. By integrating Google Sheets and Twilio, you can automate your SMS campaigns efficiently. Start utilizing Pabbly Connect today to take your communication to the next level!