Send a beach trip update with a WhatsApp template
When a trip update needs to go out, gather the available beach details and send them using an approved template.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Send template message
Send a template message to a whatsapp number.
Why this helps
Important planning updates can fall outside WhatsApp's 24-hour conversation window and require a template.
- Use templates for eligible messages outside the conversation window
- Gather available trip details from one source
- Start an update from a simple request
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Beach Day API and WhatsApp once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name the trip update.
- 3Tell Notis to use request details to gather available beach information and send it with an approved WhatsApp template.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real request and confirm the template is approved.
Questions about this workflow
Can I send this before the template is approved?
No. WhatsApp templates must be approved before they can be used.
Does this send to a recipient outside the 24-hour window?
The template action is intended for template messages. Follow WhatsApp's account and messaging requirements.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Beach Day API to Whatsapp. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Beach Day API triggers
Whatsapp actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create message template
Create a new message template for the whatsapp business account. templates must be approved by whatsapp before they can be used. templates are required for marketing messages and messages sent outside the 24-hour window.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Delete message template
Delete a message template from the whatsapp business account. this permanently removes the template and it cannot be recovered. only delete templates that are no longer needed.
Get business profile
Get the business profile information for a whatsapp business phone number. this includes business details like description, address, website, and contact info.
Get media
Get information about uploaded media including a temporary download url. the download url is valid for 5 minutes and can be used to retrieve the actual media file. this is useful for downloading media that was sent to your whatsapp number.
Get media info
Get metadata about uploaded media without generating a download url. this is useful for checking file size, type, and hash without downloading the file. use get media if you need the actual download url.
Get message templates
Get all message templates for the whatsapp business account. templates are required for sending messages outside the 24-hour window and for marketing/utility messages.
Get phone number
Get details of a specific phone number associated with a whatsapp business account.
Get phone numbers
Get all phone numbers associated with a whatsapp business account (waba).
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Beach Day API and Whatsapp, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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