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Simplify Lead Nurturing with Automated Email and SMS Campaigns

July 17, 20252 min read

Simplify Lead Nurturing with Automated Email and SMS Campaigns

Tired of manually following up with every new lead? At Unlimited Digital Marketing, we make it easy to stay top-of-mind with your contacts through automated email and SMS drip sequences. This guide walks you through setting up seamless follow-ups, helping you boost conversions while saving valuable time.

Automated Email Drip Campaigns

Think of automated emails as your 24/7 digital assistant, consistently reaching out to leads while you focus on closing deals. Here’s how to get started:

Step 1: Head over to the Automation section in your dashboard.

Step 2: Click Create Workflow, then choose Select a Recipe.

create workflow

Step 3: From the list of templates, select Email Drip Sequence.

email drip sequence

Step 4: Set up your workflow trigger:

  • Click Add Trigger and select Form Submitted.

  • Apply a filter: Choose Form is, select the specific form, and click Save.

add triger

Step 5: Customize your email actions:

  • Edit each email's subject line, message content, attachments, and other details.

  • Click Save Action after each one.

email subject line and message content

Step 6: When everything is ready, click Publish.

Step 7: Don’t forget to click Save to lock in your changes.

save

Enhance Engagement with Automated SMS Follow-Ups

Pairing SMS messages with your email campaigns gives your follow-up strategy an extra edge. Since texts are often read within minutes, this step ensures you stay connected with your leads in real time.

Here’s how to integrate SMS follow-ups triggered by form submissions:

Step 1: Navigate back to Automation.

Step 2: Click Create Workflow, then choose Start from Scratch.

create workflow from scratch

Step 3: Add your trigger:

  • Choose Form Submitted and apply the filter: Form is, selecting your desired form.

  • Click Save.

form submitted

Step 4: Add an action and select Send SMS.

add an action

Step 5: Craft your message—keep it brief, clear, and engaging. Then click Save Action.

write message

Step 6: Insert a Drip Action before your SMS action.

drip

Step 7: Configure your drip settings:

  • Set batch size to 100.

  • Choose a delay interval of 1 day.

  • Save the action.

set batch size

Step 8: Finalize your setup by clicking Publish.

Step 9: Click Save to complete the workflow.

finish

By automating both email and SMS follow-ups, you're ensuring no lead slips through the cracks. Want help implementing this strategy? Our team is here to support you every step of the way.

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