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When a new Waitwhile message is created, log it in Airtable and alert the team in Slack

Every time a new Waitwhile message comes in, FlowMattic records it as an Airtable record and pings your Slack channel so your team sees and tracks each conversation without switching tools.

WaitwhileWaitwhile AirtableAirtable SlackSlack
~5 min setup used by 563 sites

Free · import into FlowMattic in one click

How it works

Every step, explained

Import the template and this whole chain runs on autopilot — here's exactly what happens on each run.

Waitwhile → Airtable → Slack
3 steps
Waitwhile
TRIGGER
Waitwhile · Message Created
The workflow starts automatically when an SMS or EMAIL notification has been created for a visit in Waitwhile. FlowMattic captures that data for the steps below.
Airtable
ACTION
Airtable · Create Record
Airtable — creates a new record. Data is mapped from earlier steps; connect your Airtable account on import.
Slack
ACTION
Slack · Send Channel Message
Slack — post or Schedule a new message to a specific #channel. Data is mapped from earlier steps; connect your Slack account on import.
Why this workflow

Built to own, not to rent

No-code setup

Import the JSON, connect your accounts, and go live in minutes. Every step is pre-mapped — you only add your own credentials.

Runs on your server

Self-hosted on your WordPress install. No per-task fees, no data leaving your infrastructure, no monthly SaaS bill.

Fully customizable

Open it in the visual builder and reshape it — add branches, swap apps, insert filters. A starting point, not a cage.

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