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Track freelance jobs from Apify and get instant WhatsApp alerts for new leads

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

Automatically track new freelance job postings from any platform using Apify Actors , process the results, and get real time WhatsApp alerts for new o...

Best for

  • Personal Productivity automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.whatsapp, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, @apify/n8n-nodes-apify.apify, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.chattrigger

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Asfandyar Malik.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Track freelance jobs from Apify and get instant WhatsApp alerts for new leads
Workflow name
Track freelance jobs from Apify and get instant WhatsApp alerts for new leads

Automatically track new freelance job postings from any platform using Apify Actors, process the results, and get real-time WhatsApp alerts for new opportunities.
This workflow saves jobs to Google Sheets for record-keeping and sends instant notifications so you never miss a client lead.


Who’s it for

Freelancers, agencies, and business developers who want to monitor platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, or Freelancer for new jobs — without checking manually.


How it works

  1. The workflow starts when a chat message or trigger event is received.
  2. It runs an Apify Actor to scrape job listings from your target platform.
  3. The dataset results are fetched via Apify’s API.
  4. A JavaScript Code node processes and filters the results for relevant jobs.
  5. The data is saved to Google Sheets for tracking and reporting.
  6. A formatted job summary is created and sent as a WhatsApp message directly to your phone.

How to set up

  1. Create or use an Apify Actor for scraping job listings from your chosen site.
  2. Connect your Apify API token in n8n under credentials.
  3. Link your Google Sheets account and specify the sheet for storing job data.
  4. Add your WhatsApp Cloud API or Twilio WhatsApp credentials.
  5. Test the workflow by sending a trigger message — new jobs will be fetched, stored, and sent to WhatsApp.

Requirements

  • Apify account with API access
  • Google Sheets integration
  • WhatsApp Cloud API or Twilio account
  • n8n Cloud or self-hosted instance

How to customize

  • 🧩 Add filters: Include keyword or budget filters in the JavaScript node.
  • 🔄 Schedule runs: Replace the chat trigger with a Cron node for hourly or daily tracking.
  • 📊 Change destination: Save results to Notion, Airtable, or Slack instead of Google Sheets.
  • 🗣️ Multi-channel alerts: Send updates to Discord, Telegram, or Email as well.

Stay ahead of freelance opportunities — this n8n workflow finds jobs, logs them, and alerts you instantly via WhatsApp.

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Edit Fields1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 2 - Send message

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.whatsApp - whatsApp
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 4 - Run an Actor

Type / Role
@apify/n8n-nodes-apify.apify - apify
Config choices
Version 1

Block 5 - Code in JavaScript

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 6 - Append or update row in sheet1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.7

Block 7 - When chat message received

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.chatTrigger - chatTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.3

Block 8 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 9 - Edit Fields To send Specific Data

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 10 - Get dataset items

Type / Role
@apify/n8n-nodes-apify.apify - apify
Config choices
Version 1

Block 11 - Sticky Note2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Track freelance jobs from Apify and get instant WhatsApp alerts for new leads
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 11
Categories Personal Productivity
Author Asfandyar Malik
Published 20 Oct 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/9941/9941.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Track freelance jobs from Apify and get instant WhatsApp alerts for new leads do?

Automatically track new freelance job postings from any platform using Apify Actors , process the results, and get real time WhatsApp alerts for new o...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Personal Productivity use case.