We’re excited to introduce a new feature in our Gloo+ premium membership: Menus. This powerful tool is designed to enhance your church’s texting Workflow capabilities, making it easier than ever to engage with your community.
What Are Menus?
Menus are an innovative feature that allows you to automate text messages through customizable workflows, triggered by specific keywords. When a member of your congregation sends a keyword via text, they receive a list of options guiding them down tailored paths for follow-up texts, group additions, or even direct email notifications to your team members. This feature is especially useful for welcoming new visitors or engaging existing members who want to get more involved.
For example, when someone texts “Welcome” to your church’s number, you can respond with a menu offering different options such as:
A) New Member Events
B) Small Groups
C) Volunteering
When the user replies with their choice, they are automatically slotted into a specific follow-up path, receiving relevant information and next steps.
Why Menus Are Great
Empowering Engagement: Menus put the control in the hands of your congregation members. They can choose their path based on their interests, leading to more personalized and meaningful interactions.
Smooth Automation: With Menus, the initial communication is automated, saving you time while ensuring prompt and relevant responses. This seamless integration of automation and personalization enhances the overall experience for your members.
Streamlined Follow-Up: Whether it’s integrating new visitors into small groups or directing volunteers to the right teams, Menus help streamline the follow-up process, ensuring no one falls through the cracks.
Enhanced Organization: By categorizing responses and directing them to the appropriate follow-up paths, Menus help keep your communication organized and efficient. This structured approach ensures that each member receives the information they need without manual intervention.
How to Get Started with Menus in Gloo+
Menus are part of the Gloo+ premium membership, which offers an array of advanced features to elevate your church’s communication strategy. Here’s how you can get started:
Upgrade to Gloo+: To access the Menus feature in Workflows, you’ll need to upgrade to Gloo+. This upgrade not only unlocks Menus but also provides other powerful tools like unlimited groups, the New Movers Program, and more.
Set Up Your Keywords: Once you’ve upgraded, you can start setting up your keywords. Choose keywords that align with the paths you want to create, such as “Welcome” for new visitors or “Volunteer” for those looking to get involved.
Create Your Paths: Design the follow-up paths for each keyword. Think about the information your members will need and the actions you want them to take. For example, a “Small Groups” path could include texts with meeting times, group leaders’ contact information, and a link to join the group.
Implement and Monitor: After setting up your keywords and paths, implement the Menus in your communication strategy. Monitor the responses and adjust the paths as needed to ensure they remain effective and engaging.
Conclusion
The Menus feature in Gloo+ is a game-changer for church communication, offering a blend of automation and personalization that empowers your congregation and streamlines your follow-up processes. By upgrading to Gloo+ and leveraging Menus, you can enhance engagement, save time, and ensure that every member feels connected and valued.
Ready to take your church communication to the next level? Upgrade to Gloo+ today and start exploring the endless possibilities with Menus. Your congregation will thank you!