A Brief Overview of Bento's Workflows & Triggers
Ever been stuck on a Workflow and not known what each bit does? We've got your covered in this monster guide.
Also known as: Trigger, Automation Trigger
A specific action or change that tells your email system to start an automation. It can be a sign up, a purchase, a page view, or a data update that kicks off a workflow.
An event trigger is the moment something happens that tells your email tool what to do next. It could be a new signup, a customer buying a product, or a user viewing a key page. The trigger is the starting point for an automated flow that runs without you clicking send. Once it fires, your system follows the steps you set in advance.
Event triggers matter because they tie your emails to real behavior and timing. They help you send the right message at the moment someone is most likely to care. That leads to higher opens and clicks compared to one time bulk sends. You also save time because the same flows keep running for every new person who meets the rules.
A simple way to start is to set one trigger for a new signup and one for an abandoned cart. Watch how people respond, then adjust timing and content based on results. As you gain confidence, add more triggers for key steps in your customer journey. Keep each trigger focused on one clear goal so it is easy to track and improve.
An email workflow is an automated series of emails that sends itself based on what a person does or does not do. It uses simple rules to send the right message at the right time without manual work.
Learn more →An automated email that sends when someone does something specific on your site or in your product. It reacts to real behavior so the message matches what they just did.
Learn more →A web view is the browser version of your email that opens in a normal web page. It gives people a clear way to read your message if their email client breaks the layout.
Learn more →An email sequence is a planned set of emails that send automatically after someone takes a specific action, like signing up or buying. It helps you guide subscribers through a simple journey without sending every email by hand.
Learn more →Ever been stuck on a Workflow and not known what each bit does? We've got your covered in this monster guide.
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