Send instant text messages to newly captured leads
When a prospective lead is captured in Nearby Now, automatically send a welcome text message using Podium to boost quick engagement.
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How Knit builds this workflow
The Agent researches both APIs and wires the trigger on one side to the action on the other — no pre-built connector required. Here is the vocabulary it has to work with.
Nearby Now Explore Nearby Now →
TriggersFires when a new lead or contact is captured in Nearby Now.
Fires when a contact enters an automation in Nearby Now.
Fires when a field on a contact changes in Nearby Now.
Fires when a contact unsubscribes in Nearby Now.
Creates or updates a contact in Nearby Now.
Adds a contact to a workflow or campaign in Nearby Now.
Sends an email or message to a contact via Nearby Now.
Changes a contact's tags in Nearby Now.
Podium Explore Podium →
TriggersFires when a new text message is received in Podium.
Fires when a new call comes in or out through Podium.
Fires when a call is missed in Podium.
Fires when a call recording finishes processing in Podium.
Sends a text message through Podium.
Starts an outbound call via Podium.
Creates or updates a contact in Podium.
Sends a recorded voice message via Podium.
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When a customer sends an inbound SMS to Podium, automatically apply a tag to their profile in Nearby Now to refine their marketing segment.
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Add missed callers to targeted nurture campaigns
When a caller is missed in Podium, create or update their contact in Nearby Now and enroll them into an automated follow-up campaign.
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Common questions
Can Knit build “Send instant text messages to newly captured leads” between Nearby Now and Podium?
Yes — describe it in the box above and Knit's Integrations Agent researches Nearby Now and Podium's public API docs (or your own uploaded docs) and builds a working workflow, whether or not either app already has a pre-built connector.
How long does it take to build?
Minutes to a first working version, not weeks — you test it against real data before it goes anywhere near production.
Can inbound text messages update contact records in marketing campaigns?
Yes, receiving an SMS in Podium can automatically update contact details and apply relevant tags in Nearby Now.
How quickly can text messages be sent after a lead submits a form?
As soon as a lead is captured in Nearby Now, Podium can immediately send a welcome SMS or MMS to start the conversation.