Overview
This workflow streamlines the process of sending bulk WhatsApp messages by integrating Google Sheets with WhatsApp messaging services. It is designed to fetch pending queries from a Google Sheet and automatically dispatch messages to up to 100 recipients every five minutes.
Key Features
- Scheduled Automation: Initiates every 5 minutes via a schedule trigger.
- Google Sheets Integration: Fetches pending message queries and updates row statuses post-sending.
- Batch Processing: Utilizes batch and limit nodes to efficiently handle large recipient lists.
- Data Cleaning: Cleans and formats WhatsApp numbers before sending.
- WhatsApp Messaging: Sends personalized messages to recipients in bulk.
Benefits
- Time Savings: Eliminates manual message sending, freeing up staff for higher-value tasks.
- Accuracy: Reduces errors by automating data handling and message delivery.
- Scalability: Easily handles large volumes of messages with batch processing.
Use Cases
- Customer support follow-ups
- Marketing campaigns
- Notifications and alerts
Integrations & Processes
Key integrations include Google Sheets for data management and WhatsApp for communication. The workflow leverages n8n’s automation capabilities to ensure seamless, reliable message delivery and status tracking.