What Are Webhooks?
Webhooks are a simple and efficient way for web applications to communicate with each other in real time. Instead of constantly polling for updates, webhooks allow an application to send data automatically when a specific event occurs.
How Webhooks Work
When a trigger event occurs - like a new lead submission or a task update -one app sends a data payload to a pre-defined URL (the webhook). This URL belongs to another application, which processes the information and takes action based on the data received.
For example, let’s say you're using Outreachly to manage your leads. You can set up a webhook to automatically send a lead’s details to your CRM whenever a new lead is captured without manually exporting data.
💡 To get more insight on how to use Webhooks in Outreachly, read this article
Why Use Webhooks?
Real-time Updates: Webhooks push data instantly when an event occurs, saving you from constantly checking for changes.
Efficiency: Since data is only sent when needed, webhooks reduce unnecessary traffic between applications.
Automation: You can automate workflows between different tools, saving time and improving accuracy.
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