When you finally have your Showroom setup, you can start to personally invite customers through the system. There are 2 ways to do this:
SENDING INDIVIDUAL INVITATIONS
Go to customer account, and go to contact
Contact > click "Edit"
From the Edit contact screen go to "Website Password" and click "(invite user)"
The system will send this user an email to set their password to login
By default we have a generic email that is set up to send to your customers. To edit this email:
Go to Company Settings
Online Showroom
Invitation Template > Save Changes
SENDING INVITATIONS VIA BULK EMAIL
To send a large number of customers an invitation to visit your Showroom at one time you can use Bulk Emails - this will save a lot of time, instead of clicking each individual customer one by one.
The email will direct them to your ShowroomHQ online ordering portal. They will be asked to enter their email address. The system will send them an email with a unique access link. If their email address is not already in the system, they can register to create an account.
If you need help to create a bulk email, follow the instructions here.
Here's an email template you can use (replace https://yourcompany.showroomhq.com with your company's url):
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Hi there!
We invite you to browse, order online and keep up to date with your orders thru our new wholesale website.
To get started:
1. Click on this link: https://yourcompany.showroomhq.com
2. Enter your email address.
3. You will receive an email with a unique link to set up your password. Please check your spam inbox if you do not immediate receive an email.
4. If your email address is not in our database, you'll be asked to fill out a registration form.
5. Browse the catalogs and place orders if you desire.
6. Need help? Go to the Buyer's Area for information on using the Online Showroom.
If you need any assistance, please contact us and we'll be happy to help you.
Thanks!
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