Introducing Our New Waitlist Feature
We’re excited to announce the launch of our new waitlist feature, designed to help manage early access to our products while ensuring a smooth onboarding experience for new users.
Why We Built a Waitlist System
As we prepare to launch new features and products, we wanted to create a system that would:
- Allow interested users to express interest early
- Verify email addresses to ensure communication reliability
- Provide a seamless transition from waitlist to active user
- Give our team better visibility into demand
How It Works
Our waitlist system is simple but effective:
- Sign Up: Users enter their email address on our waitlist form
- Verification: An email is sent to verify the address
- Confirmation: Once verified, users receive a welcome email
- Invitation: When ready, we send an invitation to access the product
The Technology Behind It
We’ve built our waitlist system using modern, reliable technologies:
- Firebase Functions: For serverless backend processing
- Email Service Integration: For reliable email delivery
- Secure Verification Links: Using unique tokens with expiration
Email Templates
We’ve created two primary email templates for the waitlist process:
- Verification Email: Sent immediately after signup, containing a verification link
- Welcome Email: Sent after verification, confirming the user’s place on the waitlist
Each template is fully customizable and branded with our Sentipus identity.
Implementation Considerations
When implementing a waitlist system like ours, there are several important factors to consider:
- Email Deliverability: Ensuring emails reach users’ inboxes, not spam folders
- Verification Link Security: Creating secure, time-limited tokens
- User Experience: Making the process as frictionless as possible
- Data Storage: Securely storing user information
What’s Next
The waitlist feature is just the beginning. We’re working on enhancing this system with:
- Referral capabilities to move users up the waitlist
- More detailed analytics on conversion rates
- Additional customization options for email templates
- Integration with our CRM for better lead tracking
Join Our Waitlist
Interested in trying out our newest products before they’re widely available? Join our waitlist today by visiting our website and signing up with your email address.
For developers interested in implementing similar functionality, we recommend using a configuration pattern that prioritizes server-side environment variables for better security and flexibility. Our implementation uses the Loop API for sending emails with proper verification.