Reply to new leads automatically
When someone fills in your contact form, draft a personal reply and log the lead — without copy-pasting.
- Cost to start
- Free to start
- Tools
- 2
- Steps
- 4
- Level
- Intermediate
What you’ll end up with
Every new lead gets a fast, personal reply and is logged for follow-up.
Good for: Service businesses and freelancers
Step by step
- Connect your form
Start a Zap with your form tool's new-submission trigger.
Zapier - Draft the reply
Add a ChatGPT step that writes a short reply using the lead's name and message.
ChatGPT - Send or review
Send the reply from your email, or save it as a draft to review first.
Zapier - Log the lead
Add a row to a spreadsheet with the lead's details and the date.
Zapier
Tools and the cheapest way to start
| Tool | Cheapest plan | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Zapier | Free plan · free | Some learning curve |
| ChatGPT | Free plan · free | Beginner-friendly |
Prices come from each vendor’s official pricing page (last checked November 7, 2026). When you use this workflow in FloPilot, it picks plans that fit your budget and reuses tools you already pay for.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to automatically follow up with new leads from my contact form?
You can start for free: every tool in this workflow (Zapier, ChatGPT) has a free plan. Paid plans add higher limits when you need them.
Which tools do I need?
Zapier, ChatGPT.
How long does it take to set up?
About 1 h the first time, by FloPilot’s estimate. After that it is a repeatable routine.
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Make it yours
FloPilot tailors this workflow to your budget, experience and the tools you already have, then guides you through each step.