Complete guide to push notification automation. Ready-to-use scenarios, behavioral triggers, and best practices for eCommerce, SaaS, and media.
1. Core Types of Automated Push Campaigns
1. Behavioral Triggers
- Abandoned cart (1-3 hours later)
- Product views (24-hour reminder)
- Re-engagement (after 7 days inactive)
2. Customer Journey
- Welcome series (5 messages over 14 days)
- Post-purchase (thank you + cross-sell)
- Win-back (for inactive users)
3. Content Triggers
- New articles/products (RSS automation)
- Price drops (on watched items)
- Expiring offers (subscriptions, deals)
2. Top 7 High-Converting Scenarios
1. eCommerce: "Cart Recovery Flow"
- 1h: "Forgot something? Your cart is waiting!"
- 24h: "Today only: Extra 10% off your selection"
- 72h: "Last chance - items selling fast!"
Result: +35% recovered carts
2. SaaS: "Activation Drip"
- Immediately: "Welcome! Start with this guide"
- 48h: "Haven't started? Try these features"
- 5d: "Your trial expires soon - upgrade now"
Result: +28% paid conversions
3. Media: "Content Nurture"
- New sub: "Top 5 most-read articles"
- 3d: "New story in your favorite category"
- 7d: "Exclusive for loyal readers"
Result: +50% engagement
3. Automation Tools
1. Native Solutions
- DMPilot: Chains, RSS automation
- OneSignal: Advanced workflows
- Pushwoosh: AI send-time optimization
2. Integrations
- CRMs (HubSpot, Salesforce)
- Analytics (GA4, Amplitude)
- eCommerce (Shopify, WooCommerce)
4. 5 Rules for Effective Automation
- Personalization (name, behavior history)
- Optimal timing (test intervals)
- Message limits (3-5 per sequence)
- Segmentation (different flows per group)
- Continuous optimization (analyze & adjust)
5. Trigger Message Examples
Cart abandoners:
"Your items are reserved! Complete checkout - free gift inside"
Post-purchase:
"Thank you! Here's your next-order discount"
Inactive users:
"We miss you! Come back for an exclusive offer"
Implementation Checklist
- Key touchpoints mapped?
- Triggers configured in your platform?
- Personalized templates created?
- Timing intervals tested?
- Performance tracking enabled?
Pro Tip: Start with 2-3 basic flows (cart recovery, welcome, win-back), then expand complexity gradually.
Results: Automation boosts conversions by 25-40% while reducing manual effort 5-7x. For maximum impact, combine behavioral triggers with hyper-personalized content tailored to each user segment.