Leads from Meta instant forms are stored in Meta, and many businesses only download them once a day. By then, the lead has often called someone else. Getting leads to your team instantly can make a big difference.
Option 1: download from Meta Business Suite
You can view and download leads in Meta Business Suite under the leads centre. Fine for very low volumes, but slow.
Option 2: native CRM integrations
Many CRMs connect directly with Meta lead ads. Check your CRM’s integrations section and connect your Facebook Page.
Option 3: automation tools
Automation platforms such as Zapier, Make or Pabbly Connect can send each new lead to:
- A Google Sheet, one row per lead.
- An email or WhatsApp alert to your sales team.
- Your CRM.
Option 4: WhatsApp alerts and replies
With the WhatsApp Business API, you can send each lead an approved welcome message and alert your team. Read WhatsApp Business app vs API.
Test it before spending
Use Meta’s Lead Ads Testing Tool to submit a test lead and check it arrives correctly.
Keep your data clean
- Use consistent phone number formats; clean lists with our phone number cleaner.
- Track each lead’s outcome: contacted, interested, visited, converted.
- Store data securely and only use it as the person agreed.
Ask better questions
Good form questions make follow-up easier. Build them with our lead form question builder.
Read how to improve Facebook lead quality.
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