Get an instant phone alert for every Google Form lead

Description and use

Receive instant phone alerts for every Google Form lead using ntfy and Apps Script, ensuring timely follow‑ups without extra costs.

Problem

Business owners miss timely follow‑ups because Google Form responses are only checked when remembered, leading to lost leads.

Outcome

Within 10 minutes, a free, server‑less solution delivers instant phone alerts for every new Google Form lead, improving response time without subscription costs.

Workflow

• Install ntfy app and subscribe to a secret topic
• Link the Google Form to a Google Sheet
• Create an Apps Script with an installable "On form submit" trigger
• Configure the script with the topic, fallback email, and field names
• Deploy the script; each submission posts to ntfy and sends an email if needed

Evidence

Speed matters. Calling a lead back within 5 minutes instead of an hour makes a huge difference in whether you reach them at all.

Source

A push notification with the actual lead details fixes all three.

Source