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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Automation

To start automating your WhatsApp messages, first, access Pabbly Connect. If you’re a new user, go to pabbly.com/chatflow and click on the ‘Sign Up for Free’ button in the top right corner. This will grant you a free trial of Pabbly Chatbot, allowing you to send up to 100 WhatsApp messages without charge.

Once you’ve signed up, you can explore the dashboard of Pabbly Connect. This is where all the automation magic happens. After logging in, familiarize yourself with the interface to effectively set up your WhatsApp messaging automation.

2. Adding Your WhatsApp Number in Pabbly Chatbot

To send bulk messages, the next step is to add your WhatsApp number in Pabbly Connect. Navigate to the WhatsApp settings in the dashboard. Here, you can easily add your number using the ‘Add WhatsApp Number’ button. Ensure that your number is verified before proceeding.

  • Click on the ‘Add WhatsApp Number’ button.
  • Enter your WhatsApp number and complete the verification process.
  • Once verified, your number will be linked to Pabbly Chatbot.

After adding your number, you can start utilizing the broadcast feature to send messages. This setup is crucial for ensuring that your messages reach the intended recipients effectively.

3. Creating a Broadcast in Pabbly Chatbot

Now that your WhatsApp number is added, you can create a broadcast in Pabbly Connect. Go to the ‘Broadcast’ section and click on ‘Add Broadcast’. You will be prompted to choose a broadcast type; select ‘Broadcast Campaign’.

Next, enter a name for your broadcast campaign. For instance, you can name it after your restaurant, such as “Urban Menu Broadcast”. You will also need to select the contact list that you want to send the messages to. If you haven’t created a contact list yet, you can do so in the ‘Contacts’ section of Pabbly Chatbot.

  • Select the contact list you wish to use for this broadcast.
  • You can exclude specific contacts if needed.
  • Ensure all contacts are verified to receive WhatsApp messages.

This step is essential for targeting your audience effectively and ensuring that your messages reach the right people.

4. Sending WhatsApp Messages Through Pabbly Connect

After setting up your broadcast, you can now send messages through Pabbly Connect. You have the option to use either a pre-approved template or a regular message. For this example, choose a regular message and select the message type as “Image”.

Compose your message, ensuring it is personalized and formatted correctly. You can bold text by adding stars before and after the text you want to emphasize. After crafting your message, upload an image of your restaurant menu from your media library or your computer.

  • Enter the message content with desired formatting.
  • Upload the restaurant menu image for the message.
  • Test the message by sending it to your own WhatsApp number first.

Testing is crucial to ensure that your broadcast looks good before sending it to all contacts. Once satisfied, you can choose to send the broadcast immediately or schedule it for later.

5. Tracking Your Broadcast Results in Pabbly Connect

Once your broadcast is sent, you can track its performance in Pabbly Connect. Navigate to the ‘Sent’ section to view statistics on how many messages were sent, delivered, read, or failed.

This tracking feature is essential for analyzing the effectiveness of your campaigns. By reviewing the data, you can make informed decisions for future broadcasts and improve your messaging strategies.

Utilizing the insights from Pabbly Chatbot will help you optimize your communication with customers, leading to better engagement and increased orders.

Conclusion

By following this tutorial, you can effectively use Pabbly Connect to automate bulk WhatsApp messages with Pabbly Chatbot. This integration not only streamlines your communication but also enhances customer engagement for your business.