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How to Receive Meta Leads via SMS with LeadSync

Introduction to SMS Notifications for Facebook Lead Ads

Setting up SMS notifications for Facebook Lead Ads is an easy way to ensure that your leads receive immediate attention, which is crucial for timely follow-ups. With LeadSync, you can easily send Facebook leads via SMS directly to your phone or your team’s devices, ensuring no lead goes unnoticed. SMS notifications provide an efficient, real-time alert system that enhances your response speed, which is critical for lead conversion.

By using LeadSync to send Meta leads via SMS, you gain the following benefits:

  • Instant lead delivery: Receive notifications the moment a lead submits a form, reducing response time.
  • Convenience: Get lead details directly to your phone via SMS, making it easy to follow up from anywhere, even when you’re on the go.
  • Automation: With LeadSync’s seamless integration, you no longer need to manually track new leads or worry about missing critical opportunities.
  • Scalability: Whether you’re a small business or managing a large team, SMS notifications provide a scalable solution for keeping track of leads in real-time.
  • Improved Conversion Rates: Quick response times can significantly impact lead conversion rates, ensuring your business maximizes potential opportunities.

With LeadSync, setting up SMS notifications for Facebook Lead Ads is quick and straightforward, allowing you to focus on what matters—converting your leads into customers.

SMS notifications are currently available for mobile numbers in the following countries:

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Hong Kong
  • India
  • Israel
  • Malaysia
  • Russia
  • Turkey
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Singapore

All paid LeadSync accounts on the Business, Marketer and Agency plans receive 10 free SMS credits, so you can try the functionality out, then purchase extra credits if you need to. Credits cost $5 per 100 SMS’s.

How to Setup Facebook Leads to SMS Notifications

The following steps show you how to setup lead ad SMS notifications:

  1. Login to LeadSync and go to your Connection Setting.
  2. Click on the Add Connection button.
  3. From the Connection drop down, select SMS.
  4. Enter the mobile phone number you wish to send leads to. We’ll send a verification code to this number. This code will expire in 30 minutes.
  5. Enter a Connection Name – this is for your internal reference only. I call mine “Luke’s Phone” for example.
  6. Click Update Connection

Now that you’ve added an SMS connection, you need to tell LeadSync which Facebook Lead form you want to receive SMS updates from:

  1. Go to Lead Forms
  2. Select the Page you’re using for your lead ads, then the Form, and finally the SMS connection you just setup.
  3. Click Update notifications .
  4. Here’s how to test your lead ad connection.
  5. You can change the format or your SMS by going to the Profile section and clicking on the SMS tab.

NOTE: All accounts receive 10 free SMS credits. Testing your connection will cost 1 credit. To add more credits, go to your Accounts section and click on the SMS tab.

Your SMS notification will come from LeadSync and look something like this. The “form name” and “Page Name” are automatically inserted into the SMS.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I send SMS notifications to multiple phone numbers?

Yes, LeadSync allows you to send SMS notifications to multiple phone numbers. This feature is helpful if you have a team that needs to be alerted whenever a new lead comes in.

Is there a limit to how many SMS notifications I can receive?

You can purchase SMS credits in 100 credit blocks for $5 per block which is only $0.05 per SMS.

Will I still receive leads if I miss an SMS notification?

We recommend that you also send Meta leads to your email address or CRM.

How fast will I receive the SMS notification after a lead submits their information?

SMS notifications are sent in real-time. As soon as a lead completes a form, LeadSync will trigger an SMS alert, typically within a few seconds up to a few minutes. The delay can depend on the carrier.

Can I customize the content of the SMS notifications?

Yes, you can customize SMS notifications to include the most relevant lead information, such as name, email, and phone number, ensuring you have all necessary details at your fingertips.

What if I need to change the phone number receiving the SMS notifications?

You can easily update or change the phone number receiving SMS notifications by logging into your LeadSync dashboard and adjusting your settings.

Does LeadSync support international phone numbers for SMS notifications?

Yes, LeadSync supports SMS notifications to international phone numbers, making it a great solution for businesses operating in multiple countries.

Can I send an automated SMS to the lead?

Yes! We also offer an SMS autoresponder, so if your lead form includes a phone number, you can instantly send them an SMS.

What Service so You Use to Send SMS?

We use one of the most trusted SMS platforms in the world: Twilio.

Luke Moulton

Luke is the founder of LeadSync and, as a Digital Marketer, has been helping businesses run lead generation campaigns since 2016.

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