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Attentive Welcome Flow SOP

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Anand Yadav · Founder, ReccordSOP
·Last reviewed June 1, 2026

The welcome flow is the highest-converting SMS journey you'll build. Attentive's AI Journeys make it easier to set up than Postscript, which also means easier to misconfigure. This SOP ensures the welcome flow converts at the rate Attentive's case studies promise.

Why this SOP matters

A working Attentive welcome flow converts 35-50 percent of new subscribers to first-time buyers within 7 days. A poorly configured one converts 5-10 percent. The configuration matters more than the creative.

Step-by-step SOP

  1. 1

    Set the trigger to Subscribed via popup or checkbox

    Each source needs a separate welcome path. Popup vs SMS-Treats checkbox vs keyword opt-in have different intent levels.

  2. 2

    Send first message within 60 seconds of opt-in

    Attentive supports immediate trigger. Use it. Delay hurts conversion.

  3. 3

    Build a 4-5 message sequence over 7 days

    Message 1: discount code. Message 2 (Day 1): brand story. Message 3 (Day 2): social proof. Message 4 (Day 4): urgency. Message 5 (Day 7): final reminder.

  4. 4

    Configure unique discount codes per subscriber

    Attentive integrates with Shopify for unique-per-subscriber codes. Use them, static codes leak to deal sites.

  5. 5

    Set quiet hours in subscriber timezone

    9pm to 9am quiet. Attentive respects local time, verify each region is configured.

  6. 6

    Add compliance footer to first message

    STOP and HELP instructions required. Attentive handles automatically if configured at account level.

  7. 7

    Configure exit on Order Placed

    Stop sending welcome messages after purchase. Move to post-purchase flow.

  8. 8

    Test with a real device, not preview

    Preview hides MMS rendering quirks. Test on iOS and Android both.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • ×Sending first message more than 5 minutes after opt-in
  • ×Using static discount codes across all subscribers
  • ×Forgetting timezone quiet hours, messaging at 4am subscriber time
  • ×Not exiting flow on purchase, double-messaging new buyers
  • ×Not differentiating welcome flows by subscriber source

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FAQ

How many messages should the Attentive welcome flow have?

4 to 6. Below 4 misses key conversion windows. Above 7 drives unsubscribes.

Attentive vs Postscript for welcome flows?

Both work. Attentive has slightly better AI Journey configuration. Postscript wins on flexibility for non-standard flows. Choose by team and integration needs.

Should I include MMS in the welcome flow?

Yes, in at least one message. MMS converts 20-30 percent better than SMS for product-focused content.

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Anand YadavFounder, ReccordSOP

I built ReccordSOP after watching too many DTC ops teams lose months to undocumented workflows. These SOPs are battle-tested with Shopify operators running $1M to $50M brands.

Last reviewed June 1, 2026

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