Uploading a Customer List to FloLoyal

3 min. readlast update: 09.24.2025

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IMPORTANT: DO NOT COLD TEXT COLD LEADS (LEADS OLDER THAN 90 DAYS MAXIMUM. FLOLOYAL IS NOTRESPONSIBLE FOR PHONE NUMBER SUSPENSIONS BY PHONE COMPANIES OR THE TCR

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Objective

This SOP outlines the steps to upload a customer list to FloLoyal, ensuring compliance with texting guidelines and proper data management.

Key Steps

 

1. Understanding Cold Leads 0:09

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  • Cold Leads Definition: Customers who have not visited the nutrition club in the last 90 to 180 days.

  • Recommendation: Avoid texting customers older than 6 months to prevent high opt-out rates.

 

2. Preparing Your List 1:15

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  • Export Your List: Ensure you have exported your HN MyClub list or similar loyalty lists.

  • Use Google Sheets: Open Google Sheets to filter and prepare your list for upload.

 

3. Importing Your List into Google Sheets 1:49

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  • Open Google Sheets: Type 'Sheet' in your browser to access a blank Google Sheets page.

  • Import Your File: Go to 'File' > 'Import' > 'Upload' > 'Browse' to select your downloaded file.

 

4. Filtering Your Data 2:40

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  • Create a Filter: Select the first row and go to 'Data' > 'Create a filter'.

  • Sort Phone Numbers: Click the downward triangle in the phone number column and select 'Sort A to Z'.

 

5. Deleting Unusable Data 4:08

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  • Select Unusable Rows: Identify rows with X's or stars in the phone number/email columns.

  • Delete Rows: Select the rows and right-click to choose 'Delete row'.

 

6. Downloading the Cleaned List 5:15

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  • Download as CSV: Go to 'File' > 'Download' > 'Comma-separated values (.csv)'.

 

7. Uploading to FloLoyal 5:38

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  • Navigate to FloLoyal: Click on 'Contacts' on the left-hand side.

  • Import Your List: Click 'Import' in the upper right corner, then 'Next'.

 

8. Mapping Your Data 6:20

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  • Ensure Proper Mapping: Verify that customer name, phone number, and email are correctly mapped.

  • Remove Unnecessary Columns: Deselect any unmapped columns that are not needed.

 

9. Creating a Smart List 8:35

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  • Name Your List: Create a smart list for easy identification (e.g., 'HN My Club List').

  • Confirm Consent: Check the box confirming all contacts have consented to receive messages.

 

10. Starting the Bulk Import 9:44

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  • Initiate Import: Click 'Start bulk import' to upload your list.

  • Check for New Contacts: Review the smart list to see newly added contacts.

Cautionary Notes

  • Do Not Text Cold Leads: Ensure you have prior permission to text customers.

  • Monitor Opt-Out Rates: Keep opt-out rates below 2% to avoid suspension of your phone number.

Tips for Efficiency

  • Use Keyboard Shortcuts: Familiarize yourself with shortcuts for selecting and deleting rows to speed up the process.

  • Regularly Clean Your Lists: Maintain updated lists to avoid issues with cold leads.

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