Shortcuts Marketing Plus: Creating a "Time to See You Again" Campaign using a Template
This guide walks you through creating a "Time to See You Again" email campaign using a saved "Time to see you again template". By following these steps, you can efficiently remind clients to return to your business.
Step 1: Create a new Campaign
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Select Template Choose a design
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Select your pre saved "time to see you again" template or choose one from the shortcuts library.
- Select use this design.
Step 2: Layout
- Subject Heading:
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- Create a client-facing subject line.
- Use personalization (e.g., client names) to capture attention.
- Editing Templates:
- Use the editor to customize the template. Note that changes here will only apply to this campaign and not update the saved library template.
- Save and continue
Step 3: Send Options
- Campaign Name: Choose a clear, descriptive name for internal tracking.
- Choose the Frequency "Set and Forget" (ongoing)
- Promotion based on the Event: Select "Client's Last Visit Date" as the trigger for sending reminders.
- Choose Trigger is an actual date
- Set the reminder interval (e.g., 6 weeks after the client’s last visit).
- Send Schedule:
- Define a start and end date for the campaign.
- Specify the time of day emails will be sent.
- Enable deduplication to prevent clients from receiving multiple emails.
- Save and Continue
Step 4: Demographics
Restrict Audience: Target specific clients to avoid sending reminders to those with existing appointments.
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Add a scenario to include only clients without a future appointment:
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Choose preferred Demographic > Does the client have a future appointment > no
- Save and Continue
Step 5: Promotions Codes
- Promotion Codes: Add a promotion code to track campaign ROI if applicable.
Step 6: Testing and Activating the Campaign
- Send Test Emails:
- Send a test email to yourself or other team members.
- Review subject lines, proofread content, and check all links for functionality.
- Confirm Accuracy: Tick the confirmation boxes to ensure everything is correct.
- Activate Campaign: Once satisfied, press "Activate." The campaign will begin automatically at the scheduled time.