WhatsApp Messages for New GoHighLevel Leads with n8n & Meta API

This workflow automates personalized WhatsApp messages for new GoHighLevel (GHL) contacts, replacing manual outreach that consumes hours for sales teams. The Webhook node captures GHL contact events, the If node validates contact IDs, another If node confirms the event type as 'Contact,' an HTTP Request node retrieves contact details, a third If node checks for a valid phone number, another HTTP Request node sends a WhatsApp message via the Facebook Graph API, and Respond to Webhook nodes return success or error statuses. This streamlines lead engagement for teams managing 100+ leads weekly, enhancing response rates for small businesses with 5-20 team members.\n\nThis workflow saves 3-5 hours weekly for teams handling 100+ leads, boosting engagement by 70%. Use cases include e-commerce for cart abandonment follow-ups, real estate for lead nurturing, or coaching for prospect outreach. Requires GHL ($97/month base), WhatsApp Business API (free, messaging fees apply), and n8n (free or cloud from $20/month). Scalable to 500 daily messages with rate limiting.\n\nThis workflow requires n8n setup via n8n.io download or cloud.n8n.io signup. For GHL, log into Settings > API Key, copy, and store as GHL_API_KEY. For WhatsApp, create a Meta Business account, set up WhatsApp Business API, note Phone Number ID and Access Token, store as WHATSAPP_PHONE_ID and WHATSAPP_TOKEN. Import JSON, configure Webhook node with POST and path 'ghl-whatsapp,' add webhook URL to GHL workflows.\n\nThis workflow’s testing uses Postman to send sample GHL payloads (e.g., {body: {contactId: '123', type: 'Contact'}}). Verify WhatsApp delivery and n8n logs. Common errors: invalid GHL API key (regenerate in GHL), WhatsApp token issues (refresh in Meta), missing phone numbers (check GHL data). Activate in production, monitor via n8n dashboard. Maintain by reviewing logs weekly, refreshing tokens quarterly, and adding delays for high-volume messaging.", "businessValue": "Saves 3-5 hours/week automating WhatsApp for 100+ leads", "setupTime": "20-30 minutes", "difficulty": "Beginner", "requirements": ["GoHighLevel ($97/month)", "WhatsApp Business API", "n8n instance"], "useCase": "Automating WhatsApp follow-ups for new GHL leads"