An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Chatfuel + Facebook Pages
Create Facebook posts when the "Export via Zapier" plugin triggers on Chatfuel
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Chatfuel and Facebook Pages
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated bots using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.
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Chatfuel and Facebook Pages can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Chatfuel
New Trigger of “Export via Zapier” Plugin in Chatfuel
Triggers when a subscriber receives the “Export via Zapier” plugin in Chatfuel
Then this action happens in Facebook Pages
Create Page Post in Facebook Pages
Create a new page "stream" post on a page.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create Facebook posts when the "Export via Zapier" plugin triggers on Chatfuel.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Chatfuel and Facebook Pages to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Chatfuel to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Chatfuel account, using Chatfuel credentials.
Connect Facebook Pages to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Facebook Pages account, using Facebook Pages credentials.
Part II
Build an integration workflow
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Chatfuel
Choose the following trigger: New Trigger of “Export via Zapier” Plugin (Triggers when a subscriber receives the “Export via Zapier” plugin in Chatfuel).
Then set up an Action for Facebook Pages
Choose this action: Create Page Post (Create a new page "stream" post on a page.).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Chatfuel and Facebook Pages.
Test the workflow and turn it on for production use
Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Create Facebook posts when the "Export via Zapier" plugin triggers on Chatfuel!
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Apps you need
Chatfuel
No-code chatbot builder platform for Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger
Facebook Pages
Facebook Pages allows businesses to attract and with the audiences on Facebook
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