How to set up a Sequence Automation

Step 1: Access the Sequence Creation Page

  • Navigate to Automations > Sequences.
  • Click on the Create button.

Step 2: Enter Record Details

  1. Name: Enter a descriptive name for your automation. This is a required field.
  2. Description: Provide a brief description of what the automation will do.
  3. Status: Select "Created" from the drop-down menu to save it as draft.

Statuses explained

Created

    • Description: The sequence has been created as a draft.
    • Usage: Use this status when you want to save the sequence as a draft.

Disabled

    • Description: The sequence is inactive and will not run any tasks.
    • Usage: Use this status to temporarily or permanently stop the sequence from running. It can be reactivated later if needed.

Paused

    • Description: The sequence is temporarily halted until you want change the status again.
    • Usage: Use this status when you need to temporarily stop the sequence without losing the current configuration. This is useful for maintenance or adjustments.

Running

    • Description: The automation is active and executing tasks.
    • Usage: It is the status used when the sequence is live and processing records.

Completed

    • Description: The automation has finished running all tasks and is no longer active.
    • Usage: This status indicates the end of the sequence's lifecycle.

  1. Scheduling
    • Sequence Start: Select the start date for the sequence. Leave blank to start if you want the sequence to start running immediately when the status is set to 'Running'.

  1. Automation Settings
    • Ongoing Automation?: Check this box to keep the automation running that matches the rules.
    • Process Once?: Check this option to ensure each record that matches the rules will only be processed once.
    • Every: Enter the interval number.
    • Interval: Select the time unit (e.g., Day, Week, Month).
    • Sequence End: Select the end date for the sequence if needed. Leave blank to never end.

Step 3: Define Your Audience

  • The Query Builder is a powerful tool that enables you to create precise audience criteria. You can filter your audience based on various details, ensuring your automated sequences target only the desired records.

Select Filters:

Apply filters to narrow down your audience using these components:

    • Approvals: Select your audience based on recent activities done through approvals.
    • Bank Accounts: Bank account information or activity.
    • Calls: Include members who have made or received a certain number of calls or certain call types.
    • Cards: Target an audience based on their card usage or details.
    • Documents: Filter by documents uploaded, shared, or signed by the members or document dates.
    • eMandates: Select members who have active or expired eMandates.
    • Finance Documents: Filter members based on specific finance documents they have interacted with.
    • Lists: Use existing lists to include in your audience.
    • Messages: Target an audience based on the messages they have sent or received.
    • Subscriptions: Include members with specific subscription details.
    • Transactions: Filter based on transaction history and details.

Once you have selected the appropriate filters, apply them to generate your audience list.


Step 4: Choose your Action

  • Assign Owner(s): Within this action you'll be able to assign records to a specific owner or visibility group. Visibility groups are sets of users who have access to specific records. These groups can be predefined by administrators under Access Settings. An Owner, is a team member who holds responsibility for specific records. This ownership grants them authority over the management related to those records.
  • Email: The Email action is used to notify someone instantly when a new record meets the criteria set in an automation.
  • Lists: Automatically add or remove records from specific lists based on the set rules.
  • Properties:
  • Scores: This action involves assigning a score to each lead based on various criteria, which may include their interactions, demographic information, and behavioural patterns.
  • Tags: Automatically add or remove tags from specific records based on the set rules. Tags are typically used to label or categorise leads or accounts for easier filtering and organisation.

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Step 5: Save

  • Review all the criteria and actions you have set.
  • Click on the Save button to save your sequence configuration.

By following these steps, you can effectively create an automation, ensuring better management and prioritisation of your leads and accounts.

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