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Outreach workflow

Add businesses to the free outreach workflow for prospecting.

Last updated on 09 Feb, 2026

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Step 1: Access Workflows

Navigate to Automation to find the Smart Directory AI Workflows folder, then the Outreach Workflows folder.

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Step 2: Identify Workflow

Locate the listing outreach workflow, which is your starting point for outreach.

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Step 3: Organize Contacts

Go to Contacts and prepare to add businesses to the workflow for tracking responses.

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Step 4: Filter by Tag

Use Advanced Filters to filter contacts by tag. Type tag and select business.

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Step 5: Apply Filter

Select the business tag and click Apply to view the filtered contacts.

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Step 6: Select Contacts

Select all contacts on the page, ensuring you choose up to 100 to manage results effectively.

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Step 7: Create Smart List

Create a Smart List for these contacts by clicking the Add Smart List button and naming it.

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Step 8: Select Smart Group

Select the newly created Smart Group to view all 100 contacts you added.

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Step 9: Trigger Automation

Click Trigger Automation to start the outreach process for the selected contacts.

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Step 10: Name the Group

Label this outreach group for easy identification, such as 128 outreach group one.

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Step 11: Select Workflow

Choose the free listing outreach workflow for the automation.

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Step 12: Use Drip Mode

Select Drip mode to send messages gradually instead of all at once.

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Step 13: Set Schedule

Choose a start date and time for the outreach messages, confirming your selections.

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Step 14: Configure Batch Size

Set how many messages to send per batch, like 10, and confirm the settings.

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Step 15: Specify Sending Days

Select which days to send messages, ensuring weekends are unchecked if desired.

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Step 16: Finalize Automation

Click Add to Automation to schedule the outreach for the designated time.

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Troubleshooting

Contacts not appearing
Ensure the correct tag is applied and filters are set properly.
Automation not triggering
Verify that contacts are selected and the workflow is correctly configured.

FAQ

What is Drip mode?
Drip mode sends messages in batches over a period to avoid overwhelming recipients.
Can I change the schedule later?
Yes, you can modify the sending schedule at any time before the automation starts.

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