How to set up automatic confirmation messages after form submission in Tilda SRM? Which messengers are best for integration? What services can be used to send registration notifications for events? What are more affordable alternatives to WABA (WhatsApp Business API)?
Setting Up Automated Confirmation Messages in Tilda
In Tilda, you can configure automated registration confirmation messages through integration with email marketing services, SMS gateways, and messengers. The most popular options include UniSender, SendPulse, B2B SMS, SMS Gorod, and services for WhatsApp integration, with affordable WABA alternatives available through Russian platforms.
Table of Contents
- Setting Up Automated Messages in Tilda
- Best Messengers for Integration
- Services for Event Registration Notifications
- Affordable WABA Alternatives
- Step-by-Step Setup Instructions
- Conclusion and Recommendations
Setting Up Automated Messages in Tilda
The primary method for setting up automated messages in Tilda is through integration with external mailing services. Tilda does not have a built-in SMS sending function, but supports integration through the Albato.ru integration builder and other platforms [source].
Email Automation
The simplest and most common method is setting up email automation:
- Connection to mailing services: Tilda is integrated with several popular services such as UniSender, SendPulse, GetResponse, and others
- Trigger configuration: To send messages without additional confirmation, select the initial event type as “Add to list”
- Using the email builder: Tilda provides a built-in email builder where you can create automatic message templates
Important: To automatically send emails after form submission, you need to configure integration between Tilda and your chosen mailing service [source].
SMS Automation
For SMS notifications, additional services are required:
- B2B SMS: Provides integration with Tilda for sending SMS notifications when forms are filled or carts are completed [source]
- SMS Gorod: Through Apix-Drive integration, you can set up automatic SMS sending [source]
- SMS Center: Allows connecting Tilda and SMS Center through a web interface without programming [source]
Best Messengers for Integration
WhatsApp Business API (WABA)
WhatsApp remains one of the most effective channels for business communication:
- Advantages: High message open rates, global reach, multimedia capabilities
- Integration: Through Albato.ru and specialized services
- Cost: Typically above average, requires prior moderation
Important: Full integration with WhatsApp Business API requires prior account registration and approval [source].
Telegram
Telegram is becoming a popular alternative solution:
- Advantages: Free message sending, simple integration through bots
- Limitations: No official Business API, requires working through bots
- Application: Suitable for notifications and basic automatic messages
VKontakte
For Russian-speaking audiences, VKontakte can be an effective channel:
- Capabilities: Sending messages through VK API
- Advantages: Large base of Russian-speaking users
- Integration: Through various automation services
Services for Event Registration Notifications
Specialized Platforms
Bothelp:
- Integration with Tilda through vakas-tools.ru
- Allows creating message chains for event participants
- Supports SMS and email mailing [source]
amoCRM:
- Full integration with Tilda
- Automatic triggers based on form completion
- Creating message chains for participants [source]
Multichannel Services
Unisender:
- Integration with Tilda through the integration builder
- Support for email, SMS, Viber, Telegram
- Flexible automatic scenario configuration [source]
SendPulse:
- Multichannel automation
- Built-in templates for confirmations
- Integration with Tilda through API [source]
Service Comparison Table
| Service | Communication Channels | Integration Cost | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| UniSender | Email, SMS, Viber, Telegram | Free integration | Flexible triggers |
| B2B SMS | SMS only | From 0.5 rub/message | Simple setup |
| SMS Gorod | SMS only | From 0.4 rub/message | Delivery guarantee |
| Bothelp | Email, SMS, Viber | From 250 rub/month | For events |
| amoCRM | Multichannel | From 990 rub/month | Full CRM |
Affordable WABA Alternatives
Russian Messengers
VK Clients:
- Sending messages through VK API
- Cost: Free for subscribers
- Advantages: Large audience in Runet
Telegram API:
- Working with bots for mailing
- Cost: Free
- Limitations: Restrictions on mass mailings
SMS Services as Alternatives
B2B SMS:
- Cost: From 0.5 rub/message
- Advantages: High deliverability, simple integration
- Application: Registration confirmation, notifications [source]
SMS Gorod:
- Cost: From 0.4 rub/message
- Features: Free testing, delivery guarantee
- Integration: Through Apix-Drive [source]
SMS Center:
- Cost: From 0.45 rub/message
- Advantages: No programming required, through web interface
- Integration: With Tilda in 5 minutes [source]
WABA Alternatives Comparison Table
| Platform | Cost per Message | Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| VKontakte | Free | Large Russian-speaking audience | Requires user consent |
| Telegram | Free | Simple integration | Restrictions on mass mailings |
| B2B SMS | From 0.5 rub | High deliverability | Text messages only |
| SMS Gorod | From 0.4 rub | Delivery guarantee | SMS only |
| SMS Center | From 0.45 rub | Simple setup | SMS only |
Step-by-Step Setup Instructions
Email Automation Setup
- Choose a mailing service (UniSender, SendPulse, etc.)
- Get API key in the service’s personal account
- Connect integration in Tilda:
- Go to the “Integrations” section in Tilda
- Select your mailing service
- Insert the API key
- Configure triggers:
- Select the event “Form completion”
- Specify the list for adding contacts
- Set up the email template
- Test sending before launch
SMS Automation Setup
- Register in an SMS service (B2B SMS, SMS Gorod, etc.)
- Connect integration through Albato.ru:
- Create a scenario in Albato
- Select Tilda as the data source
- Set up the SMS service as the recipient
- Create SMS template with variables:
- User name:
{name} - Event date:
{date} - Confirmation:
{confirmation}
- User name:
- Activate automation and test
Messenger Integration Setup
- For WhatsApp:
- Registration in WhatsApp Business Platform
- Connection through Albato.ru or specialized service
- Creating message templates for moderation
- For Telegram:
- Creating a bot through @BotFather
- Setting up a webhook in Tilda
- Creating automatic response scenarios
Conclusion and Recommendations
Key Takeaways
- For email notifications, UniSender and SendPulse are optimal - they offer simple integration and flexible settings
- For SMS notifications, B2B SMS or SMS Gorod are recommended - cost from 0.4-0.5 rub/message with guaranteed delivery
- For messengers as WABA alternatives, you can use Telegram (free) or VK (limited free)
- For events, Bothelp and amoCRM offer comprehensive solutions with message chains
Practical Recommendations
- Start with email automation - this is the simplest and most accessible method
- For important events, add SMS notifications as an additional channel
- Use multichannel services (UniSender) to reach different audience segments
- Test all chains before launching mass mailings
- Follow legislation regarding mass mailings and user consent
Answers to Related Questions
Can I send SMS for free from Tilda?
No, Tilda does not have a built-in function for sending SMS. This requires integration with external SMS services [source].
What is the maximum cost of automated messages?
It depends on the channel: email - free, SMS - 0.4-1.5 rub/message, WhatsApp - from 1 rub/message.
How quickly can automation be set up?
Basic email automation setup takes 15-30 minutes, SMS and messenger integration takes 1-2 hours.
Sources
- Setting up auto emails in Tilda mailing services
- Connecting SMS notifications to Tilda - B2B SMS
- SMS Gorod - integration with Tilda
- Tilda integration with SMS Center
- Bothelp - integration with Tilda for events
- amoCRM - integration with Tilda
- Unisender - processing applications from Tilda
- How to send applications to SMS from Tilda
- Automatic mailing in Tilda through UniSender
- Tilda and amoCRM integration through MTS Exolve