Did you know that Instagram can be a powerful tool for growing your email list? In this 2-hour guided project, you'll learn how to leverage ManyChat and Make.com to create an automated system for building your email list through Instagram interactions. You'll design ManyChat triggers for Instagram posts, implement user data collection with Google Sheets integration, and develop an automated email delivery system using Make.com and Gmail. By the end, you'll have a fully functional email collection system that seamlessly captures leads from Instagram and delivers personalized content. This project is perfect for social media marketers and entrepreneurs looking to enhance their digital marketing skills. No prior experience with ManyChat or Make.com is required, but basic familiarity with Instagram and email marketing concepts will be helpful. Important note: To complete this project, you will need to create or have two Instagram accounts, one must be a business account. Full instructions are inside for getting your accounts configured and connected to Meta correctly.
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What you'll learn
Define triggers that look for new Instagram post engagement to begin automated interactions.
Implement user email collection through Google Sheets integration.
Develop an automated lead magnet delivery system in Make.com for newly added emails.
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March 2025
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Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Set Up ManyChat Triggers and Responses
Configure ManyChat-Google Sheets Integration
Create Make.com Email Automation Scenario
Test and Validate Email Automation
Simulate and Verify Full System Automation
Recommended experience
No required technical skills, but basic familiarity with Instagram and email marketing concepts will be helpful.
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