Watch the FUN video here or read the article below, your choice!
Settings
Choose Notifications from Settings.
First, notice you have two tabs at the top, Internal and Customer notifications. We'll start with Internal.
Internal Notifications
Internal Notifications are alerts, messages and updates shared between employees only.
In the email input box at the top, enter the sender email you want your notifications to display, no reply is a common choice.
Select a priority level to view only the notifications you wish to see.
Choose any notification to get started.
Select the priority level at the top of the pop-up box.
Choose who should receive the notification from the drop-down. Choosing sales person will refer to the employee listed as the sales person on the order.
You can change the subject of your notification here.
Formatting Emails with code
This is the body of your email.
and these are the codes used to create the message in the body.
Just click the folder next to the code for the info you want to add in the message,
and paste it where you want it!
Email Example
This is an example of an inventory alert email.
Look! You can click Schedule Delivery right from the email, it will take you straight to the order so you can get it scheduled!
These are pretty self-explanatory, just a few to expand on...
Special Order Document Completion
Special Order Document Completion is when a customer places a special order, let's say an Orange Viking fridge, they might be required to sign a document you have provided letting them know this is a final sale. Once the document is signed, the recipient is notified!
Account Manager Changed Alert
Account managers can be assigned to a specific customer account. For example, one sales person brought in and works with a large contractor on an ongoing basis. If anyone was to change who owned that customer account, a notification would be sent.
Customer Notifications
Ok, let's hop over to Customer Notifications!
This gets a little more involved,
Email & SMS Message Locations
but first, notice you have separate email and SMS, or text, notifications. We'll review email first.
OK! Seatbelts on, here we go! Try to keep up!
Toggle "On" or "Off"
Ok, first you'll need to slide on the toggle for any of these you want to implement!
Accounts Receivable Statements
Accounts Receivable Statements are to invoice your larger customers, like contractors or builders. They all include a PDF copy.
Backordered Items
Backordered Items notify your customer when an item from their order has been backordered and the next steps they should expect.
Delivery Attempt Unsuccessful
Delivery Attempt Unsuccessful notifies your customer that an attempt at delivery was made and the next steps they need to make to get it rescheduled.
Delivery Has Arrived
Delivery Has Arrived lets your customer know that the driver is at their location and ready to unload, it works off of the drivers app.
Delivery Reminder
Delivery Reminder lets your customer know the day, date and time they should expect delivery. This one is special,
Setting the Timing
because you can set the timing you want this notification to be sent to your customer. There's a few other like this, I will point them out!
Delivery Scheduled
Delivery Scheduled notifies your customer of their delivery details immediately after it is scheduled.
Delivery Successful
Delivery Successful is sent after the delivery has been marked as complete, if you're using the drivers app, this would occur as soon as your driver clicks "complete stop".
Emergency Delivery Reschedule
Emergency Delivery Reschedule notifies your customer when an unforeseen emergency takes place and their order cannot be delivered when they expected, for example, a truck breaks down. It also gives next steps!
Follow Up Back Ordered Item
Follow Up Back Ordered Item is just a secondary update,
the timing can be adjusted by how often you wish to have it sent.
Home Visit Reminder
Home Visit Reminder lets your customer know when to be prepared for their home visit, maybe your coming to check measurements to be sure their new wall oven will fit.
Home Visit Scheduled
Home Visit Scheduled comes out right after it is scheduled in the system.
In-Store Order confirmation
In-Store Order confirmation is specific to orders placed in the physical store, it simply sends a confirmation to your customer and includes a PDF invoice.
Reschedule Request
Reschedule Request is sent when a customer has requested that their delivery be rescheduled and offers next steps to be sure it gets done.
Share Your Feedback
Share Your Feedback gives your customer the opportunity to share a little about their experience.
Website Order Confirmation
Website Order Confirmation is specific to orders placed on your website only and includes a PDF invoice.
Your Delivery is On the Way
And finally! Your Delivery is On the Way is triggered when the driver clicks "On my way" in the drivers app!
Are you still with me? Show me those thumbs up because were headed to SMS!
SMS Notifications
Just Kidding! most of these are dupes, just a couple to point out!
Scheduling Link
The scheduling link is sent when you are utilizing the "Auto Scheduler" feature. You turn this on in your delivery and install automation settings and can flip it on or off right on the orders
Example
See here?
Special Terms & Conditions
And Special Terms and Conditions are already printed on your invoices, but you can also have them sent via text here. You already set them up from the main settings page under Terms and Conditions.
Now,who's the best boss ever? Keeping everyone informed! THATS YOU! GOOD JOB! Next Up, Protection Plan Settings!
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