TRYTN email templates can be used to create customized emails sent out before or after activities, after purchases, or in situations that may be unique to a particular activity or business type. The following article provides a description for each type of email template offered, as well as a sample email that may be customized to fit your shop's needs.
This article covers the following topics:
- Types of Email Templates
- Sample Pre-Activity Email Template
- Sample Post-Activity Email Template
- Sample Post-Purchase Email Template
- Sample User-Driven Email Template
Related articles:
- Custom Communications Setup
- Email Notifications for Shop Account Holders
- SMS Text Order Notifications
Types of Email Templates
TRYTN currently supports four main types of email templates. Each template can be utilized in different situations.
1. Pre-Activity
This email template type is useful when you wish to contact the user a certain number of hours/days before an activity date. Examples of this could be reminders on what to bring or how to find the launch location. You can configure how many hours/days prior to the activity date this email will be sent, ranging from 1 hour to 14 days prior. Note: Only scheduled activities can utilize the pre-activity template. If a customer purchases multiple scheduled activities they will receive a separate email for each activity. (View example).
2. Post-Activity
Similar to the pre-activity template type, this email template is sent after an activity has been attended, ranging anywhere between 1 hour and 14 days afterward. Examples of this email could be prompting a user for a review or sending them a promotion code for a future purchase. Note: Only scheduled activities can utilize the post-activity template. If a customer purchases multiple scheduled activities they will receive a separate email for each activity. (View example).
3. Post-Purchase
Similar to the post-activity template type, this email template is sent after a purchase has been made, ranging between 1 hour and 14 days after the purchase date. Since this is triggered based on a purchase, all product types can utilize this template type. This type of email could be useful for letting customers know when a merchandise order will ship. (View example).
4. User-Driven
User-driven email templates are predefined responses to common customer questions. These are not scheduled based on time, but instead are manually sent by an operator based on the occurrence of an event, such as inclement weather. As an example, let's assume you have a bike tour that is weather-dependent. If a thunderstorm hits your city and you can no longer perform this tour, you can set up a predetermined cancellation message to quickly send to participants for a given time slot (or even an entire day). (View example).
Sample Pre-Activity Email Template
The following is a sample pre-activity email that can be sent to customers days before an activity is scheduled to occur. You are welcome to use this sample email as a basic template for your shop. See Custom Communications Setup for help adding variable fields, shown as bracketed text within the email copy.
Hi [BUYER_NAME],
We're excited for your upcoming rafting trip with us and wanted to remind you to bring along a few important items we don't want you to forget:
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Sunscreen
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Swimsuit
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Close-toed shoes
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Sunglasses
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Bottled water
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Please also note that the following items are prohibited from all rafting trips:
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Alcohol
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Glass bottles
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Illegal drugs
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To find us, head East on I-70 to exit 240. From there, head South for 7.5 miles and turn right on Catamount Boulevard. In about 200ft, you will see a sign for us and a large red building on the right. Parking is located on the west side of the building. Our address is included below:
[Shop: Business Address 1]
[Shop: Business City], [Shop: Business State] [Shop: Business Postal Code]
For any questions you have prior to your trip, please contact us at [Shop: Business Email] or [Shop: Business Phone]. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Note: If you set a "Pre-activity" email to send 3 days before a trip start time and a customer books just 1 day before their trip start time, they will still receive the pre-activity email.
Sample Post-Activity Email Template
The following is a sample post-activity email that can be sent out days after an activity is completed. Links for Google Review, like the reference used in this example, can be generated quickly using WhiteSpark. You can also view Custom Communications Setup for help adding variable fields, shown as bracketed text within the email copy. If it's helpful, you are welcome to model your post-activity emails based on this sample.
Hello [Transaction: Buyer Name],
We're writing about your recent experience with [Shop: Business Name] (order #[Transaction: Transaction Identifier].) If you enjoyed your tour, would you please take a few minutes to write a review for us on Google? These reviews help provide non-biased opinions for potential customers and are invaluable to us as a small business.
If there were any problems with your experience please contact us at [Shop: Business Email] or [Shop: Business Phone] so we can make it right.
Sincerely,
John Smith
Sample Post-Purchase Email Template
The following is an example email that can be sent out days after a purchase is made. Feel free to use this sample email to create your own. See Custom Communications Setup for help adding variable fields, indicated with bracketed text within the email copy.
Hi [Transaction: Buyer Name],
Thanks for your recent order (Order #: [Transaction: Transaction Identifier]) placed on [Transaction: Purchase Date]. We are writing to let you know that it typically takes us 3-5 business days to process your order before your merchandise will ship. Once it arrives if you have any questions or concerns please reach out at [Shop: Business Email] or [Shop: Business Phone] and we would be happy to assist.
Regards,
[Shop: Business Name]
Sample User-Driven Email Template
The following is an example of a user-driven email. You can use this sample as a template to create your own canned email responses. Visit Custom Communications Setup for help adding variable fields like the bracketed text within the sample email copy.