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How to connect Bitly and WhatsApp Personal Account
Create a New Scenario to Connect Bitly and WhatsApp Personal Account
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.
Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Bitly, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Bitly or WhatsApp Personal Account will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Bitly or WhatsApp Personal Account, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.
Add the Bitly Node
Select the Bitly node from the app selection panel on the right.
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Add the WhatsApp Personal Account Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Bitly node, select WhatsApp Personal Account from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within WhatsApp Personal Account.
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Authenticate WhatsApp Personal Account
Now, click the WhatsApp Personal Account node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your WhatsApp Personal Account settings. Authentication allows you to use WhatsApp Personal Account through Latenode.
Configure the Bitly and WhatsApp Personal Account Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Bitly and WhatsApp Personal Account Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.
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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Bitly, WhatsApp Personal Account, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Bitly and WhatsApp Personal Account integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Bitly and WhatsApp Personal Account (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Bitly and WhatsApp Personal Account
WhatsApp Personal Account + Bitly + Google Sheets: When a message containing a URL is sent via WhatsApp, the URL is shortened using Bitly. The original URL, shortened URL, and timestamp are then logged in a Google Sheet for click tracking and campaign analysis.
WhatsApp Personal Account + Bitly + Airtable: When a message is sent via WhatsApp Personal Account, any URLs in the message will be shortened using Bitly, and the shortened link along with the original URL and associated metadata is stored in an Airtable base for reporting purposes.
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About Bitly
Use Bitly in Latenode to automatically shorten and track links within your workflows. Share campaign URLs, monitor click rates, and optimize outreach directly from your automated processes. Combine Bitly's link management with Latenode's flexible logic and data integrations for end-to-end control, avoiding manual updates and broken flows.
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About WhatsApp Personal Account
Automate WhatsApp Personal Account messaging within Latenode to send notifications, gather data, or provide basic support. Build visual workflows triggered by events, then enrich or route message data to other apps. Scale customer interactions without complex code and per-step costs—use Latenode to connect WhatsApp to your business.
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FAQ Bitly and WhatsApp Personal Account
How can I connect my Bitly account to WhatsApp Personal Account using Latenode?
To connect your Bitly account to WhatsApp Personal Account on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Bitly and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Bitly and WhatsApp Personal Account accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I send short links via WhatsApp for marketing campaigns?
Yes, you can! Latenode enables automated link shortening with Bitly and immediate WhatsApp delivery, boosting click-through rates by delivering personalized content at scale using dynamic variables.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Bitly with WhatsApp Personal Account?
Integrating Bitly with WhatsApp Personal Account allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically shorten URLs before sending them via WhatsApp.
- Track click-through rates of links sent through WhatsApp.
- Personalize shortened links with custom branding for WhatsApp.
- Send WhatsApp messages with Bitly links based on user actions.
- Create detailed analytics reports on link performance in WhatsApp.
What Bitly data can I access within my Latenode workflows?
You can access click counts, geographic data, creation dates, and custom metadata for any Bitly link within your workflows, enabling data-driven automation.
Are there any limitations to the Bitly and WhatsApp Personal Account integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- WhatsApp Personal Account has limitations on the number of messages sent per day.
- Bitly’s free plan has limitations on the number of links that can be created.
- Real-time click tracking data may experience slight delays.
