Set up GLM Communicator
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Contents
SALES
[] Set up Account in Streamsend
ENGINEERING:
- [] Check SPF Records for this domain to permit Streamsend Servers - Engineering (Chuck)
- [] Add to Monthly Stats Script - - Engineering (Chuck)
PROGRAMMING
- [] Import existing leads into communicator
- [] All data from the forms will inserted into Streamsend as well as maintaining their current report builder. Existing forms include:
WEB DEVELOPMENT
- [] Newsletter Template (header) design
- [] FORMS & PAGES ON comm.gaslightmedia.com
- There are multiple forms/pages located under the Communicator "Forms" tab that need to be styled to reflect the clients brand including logo and design elements used on the site. Location and details for each form are as noted below:
- Forms >> Sign Up Form >> Form HTML
- 1. Thank You - PAGE
- 2. Activation - PAGE
- Forms >> Sign Up Forms >> Public Messages
- 1. Thank You (Double Opt-In) EMAIL
- 2. Welcome (Opt-In Confirmation) EMAIL
- Forms >> Other Forms >> Update Profile/Unsubscribe Form
- 1. Goodbye - PAGE
- Forms >> Other Forms >> Update Profile/Unsubscribe Form
- 1. Forward to a Friend/Share
SETTING UP MEMBER CATEGORY FILTERS
- If the account is to be used with the member database, here is the list of procedures to get the categories set as filters in the account.
- 1. Go to Subscribers >> Fields >> Member Categories >> Edit Options
- This is the list of main categories/sub-categories imported from the member database. Note - the main category is listed first, then followed by a / and then the sub-category.
- 1. Go to Subscribers >> Fields >> Member Categories >> Edit Options
- 2. To create a filter, click on the filters tab, and hit "Create Filter"
- EXAMPLE: your first filter may be simply "Accommodations" - add a description to this filter if needed
- Next to "Add Filter Field" - select "Member Category" >> Click Add
- Be sure to select "Is Equal To" then select your first category "Accommodations/Bed and Breakfast". You may continue to add as many categories to create the single filter for "Accommodations" by clicking on the "Add another condition" link. When you have finished adding these to the filter, hit "Save Changes"
- 2. To create a filter, click on the filters tab, and hit "Create Filter"
- 3. You may now use this filter to send out a blast to this group of members and member contacts.
CREATING LISTS FROM FILTERS
- Once you have completed a filter, you may then create a list based on that filter. This is useful in sending our an email to more than one group/filter such as Accommodations and Attractions.
- 1. Click "Subscribers >> "Lists" >> Create List
- 2. Provide a name and optional description for this list
- 3. Once the list has been created, click "add" - you may now add members to this list based on the filter you have created.
- 4. Select the filter >> click "Add Members"