Creating a Journey Template

A deep look into the settings and steps required to create a new Journey Template

Step 1: Navigate to the Journeys tab

Step 2: In the upper right, click Create Journey Template

You have two options when creating a Template: Starting from scratch or utilizing one of our research backed pre-populated Templates.

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To create a Template from scratch:

Step 1: Click 'Create Custom Template' in the upper righthand corner

Step 2: Complete the following required fields: 

  • Title: an internal description for this template
  • Description: a internal description for this template
  • Select the Company Contact: This email will be used for email replies and will receive all Chat notifications for that template
  • Enable Directory and Forum to give your candidates a sense of belonging and the ability to connect with one another throughout their Journey experience
  • Planned enrollment date: use this as a guide to enrollment. The date selected does NOT automatically launch a journey. 
  • Select the Notification Time. All Step notifications, both email and SMS, are sent out at the same time within a Journey.  
    • Morning - 9:30 CST
    • Afternoon - 3:30 CST
  • Select the Delay Mode. The cadence in which steps in your Journey are delivered to candidates can be set in three ways: 
    • Custom Delay: Manually set the cadence that steps in your Journey are delivered to candidates. 
    • End Date: Select the end date and let the system automatically set the cadence that steps in your Journey are delivered to candidates.
    • Fixed Date: Select the exact date each step will be delivered to candidates. 
  • Click Create Template

All fields except Delay Mode can be updated at any time after you create a template. 

To use an Abode Template:

Step 1: Use the Preview button to browse all available Templates

Step 2: When you’ve made your Template selection:

  • Click Use Template
  • Complete the set up fields
  • Click Create Template

Once you click Create Template, you will be immediately taken to the Template edit screen where you can begin editing Steps and Content.

💡Helpful Tip: Each Step will contain information and hints to help you through the editing process