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How to build Email automation with Lovable?

Master email automation with Lovable using our step-by-step guide. Streamline campaigns, nurture leads, and boost ROI with proven strategies.

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How to build Email automation with Lovable?

 
Prerequisites
 

  • Create a Lovable account and log in to your dashboard.
  • Have your email template and automation logic planned out.
  • Know the email service provider you are integrating with (for example, a built‐in email service in Lovable or third-party like SendGrid).

 
Creating a New Lovable Project
 

  • From your Lovable dashboard, click the Create New Project button.
  • Enter a relevant project name (for example, "EmailAutomationProject") and select the default project type.
  • This creates your working area where you will add code snippets and configuration settings.

 
Adding Third-Party Email Service Dependency
 

  • Since Lovable does not support a terminal, dependencies are added via code comments or script inclusions.
  • Create a new file named dependencies.lov in your project. This file is meant for listing external libraries.
  • Insert the following code snippet in dependencies.lov. This example uses a fictitious built‐in helper library for email sending. Adjust the URL to the one provided by your email service if needed:
    
    /_ Include Email Service Helper Library _/
    
        
  • This code tells Lovable’s engine to load the dependency when your project runs.

 
Configuring Email Automation Workflow Code
 

  • Create a new file in your Lovable project called emailAutomation.js. This file will contain the automation logic.
  • Paste the following code snippet into emailAutomation.js. This snippet defines a function that automatically sends a welcome email when a new lead is received:
    
    /_ Define the automation trigger for new email leads _/
    function onNewEmailLead(lead) {
        // Prepare your email content using the lead data
        var emailContent = "Hello " + lead.name + ",\n\nThank you for subscribing! We are thrilled to have you onboard.";
        
    
    // Call the email sending function provided by the helper library.
    // sendEmail(toAddress, subject, messageBody)
    sendEmail(lead.email, "Welcome to Our Community", emailContent);
    

    }

    /_ Register the automation function for the 'newLead' event _/
    Lovable.onEvent('newLead', onNewEmailLead);



  • The function onNewEmailLead will be triggered whenever Lovable detects the newLead event (usually from a form submission on your site).

 
Integrating Automation with Your Email Collection Form
 

  • If you already have an email collection form in your Lovable project, open its code file (for example: leadForm.lov).
  • Locate the section of the code that handles form submission. Right after the submission logic, insert the following snippet to trigger the email automation:
    
    /_ After form data is validated and saved, trigger the newLead event _/
    var leadData = {
        name: form.name.value,
        email: form.email.value
    };
    
    

    // Trigger the event so the automation function can process it
    Lovable.triggerEvent('newLead', leadData);



  • This connects your form input directly with the email automation workflow you defined in emailAutomation.js.

 
Testing Your Email Automation
 

  • In the Lovable project editor, use the preview tool to simulate a form submission.
  • Enter test data into your email collection form and submit it.
  • Check the log output in the Lovable console (usually provided on the dashboard) to ensure the newLead event is triggered and processed.
  • Verify that the email is sent by checking the inbox of the test email address you submitted.

 
Deploying and Monitoring Your Automation
 

  • Once testing is successful, save all your changes in Lovable.
  • Your automation is live as soon as the project is saved. Lovable automatically deploys the changes.
  • Regularly monitor the built-in logs and analytics in Lovable to review email deliveries, errors, or performance issues.

 
Sharing and Collaboration
 

  • If you need input or collaboration, use Lovable’s sharing features to invite team members to view or edit your project.
  • This can typically be done by clicking the Share button and entering the email addresses of your collaborators.

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How to Schedule an Email Campaign Using the Lovable API with Express


const express = require('express');
const bodyParser = require('body-parser');
const axios = require('axios');

const app = express();
app.use(bodyParser.json());

app.post('/api/send-campaign', async (req, res) => {
  const { campaignId, recipients, templateId, schedule } = req.body;

  try {
    const payload = {
      campaign: {
        id: campaignId,
        template: templateId,
        schedule: schedule,
        recipients: recipients.map(email => ({ email }))
      }
    };

    const response = await axios.post('https://api.lovableemail.com/v1/campaigns', payload, {
      headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN' }
    });

    res.status(200).json({ message: 'Campaign scheduled successfully', data: response.data });
  } catch (error) {
    res.status(500).json({ message: 'Error scheduling campaign', error: error.message });
  }
});

const PORT = process.env.PORT || 3000;
app.listen(PORT, () => console.log(`Server running on port ${PORT}`));

How to Check Campaign Status and Trigger Quality Checks with Lovable


const express = require('express');
const axios = require('axios');
const app = express();

app.get('/api/campaign-status/:campaignId', async (req, res) => {
  const { campaignId } = req.params;
  try {
    // Fetch the current status of the email campaign from Lovable's API
    const statusResponse = await axios.get(`https://api.lovableemail.com/v1/campaigns/${campaignId}/status`, {
      headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${process.env.LOVABLE_API_TOKEN}` }
    });
    const { status } = statusResponse.data;

    // If the campaign status is 'pending\_review', trigger an external quality check
    if (status === 'pending\_review') {
      const qualityPayload = {
        campaignId,
        checkType: 'content\_compliance'
      };
      await axios.post('https://externalqualitychecker.example.com/api/check', qualityPayload, {
        headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }
      });
    }

    res.status(200).json({ campaignId, status, qualityCheckTriggered: status === 'pending\_review' });
  } catch (error) {
    res.status(500).json({ error: error.message });
  }
});

const PORT = process.env.PORT || 4000;
app.listen(PORT, () => console.log(`Server is running on port ${PORT}`));

How to Set Up a Lovable Webhook for Automated Email Retries


const express = require('express');
const axios = require('axios');
const bodyParser = require('body-parser');

const app = express();
app.use(bodyParser.json());

app.post('/api/webhook/lovable', async (req, res) => {
  try {
    const event = req.body;
    console.log('Lovable Webhook Event:', event);

    if (event.type === 'delivery\_failure' && event.campaignData.mode === 'batch') {
      // Delay a retry for failed batch delivery events
      setTimeout(async () => {
        try {
          const retryPayload = { campaignId: event.campaignData.id, reason: event.failureReason };
          const retryResponse = await axios.post(
            'https://api.lovableemail.com/v1/campaigns/retry',
            retryPayload,
            { headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${process.env.LOVABLE_API_TOKEN}` } }
          );
          console.log('Retry triggered:', retryResponse.data);
        } catch (retryError) {
          console.error('Error triggering retry:', retryError.message);
        }
      }, 30000);
    }

    // Optionally, send event data to an internal analytics endpoint
    try {
      await axios.post(
        process.env.ANALYTICS\_ENDPOINT,
        { eventType: event.type, timestamp: new Date(), details: event },
        { headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' } }
      );
    } catch (analyticsError) {
      console.error('Analytics logging failed:', analyticsError.message);
    }

    res.status(200).send({ message: 'Event processed' });
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Webhook error:', error.message);
    res.status(500).send({ error: error.message });
  }
});

const PORT = process.env.PORT || 5000;
app.listen(PORT, () => console.log(`Server listening on port ${PORT}`));

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Best Practices for Building a Email automation with AI Code Generators

 

Planning Your Email Automation with AI Code Generators

 

  • Start by outlining the purpose of your automation. Decide whether you are targeting new subscribers, existing customers, or re-engaging inactive users.
  • Define the key performance indicators (KPIs) such as open rate, click-through rate, and conversion rate.
  • Plan the frequency and type of emails (welcome series, newsletters, promotional emails, etc.).

 

Defining Your Automation Goals

 

  • Clarify the objectives of your email campaign. Common goals include nurturing leads, increasing engagement, and boosting sales.
  • Determine the tone and style of your emails to ensure they align with your brand identity.
  • Consider the overall customer journey and identify where automation and personalization can have the most impact.

 

Selecting an Email Service Provider

 

  • Research popular email service providers such as Mailchimp, SendGrid, or Constant Contact.
  • Choose one that offers good integration capabilities with AI tools and provides robust analytics.
  • Sign up for an account and familiarize yourself with its dashboard and features.

 

Integrating the AI Code Generator

 

  • Sign up for an AI code generator tool that supports email content generation. This might be a service like OpenAI’s API or any other similar provider.
  • Obtain the API key and necessary credentials to integrate the AI tool with your email automation setup.
  • Create a simple script to call the AI service and generate email content. Below is an example snippet using Python:

import openai

def generate_email_content(prompt):
    response = openai.Completion.create(
        engine="text-davinci-003",
        prompt=prompt,
        max\_tokens=150
    )
    return response.choices[0].text.strip()

email\_prompt = "Generate a friendly welcome email for new subscribers that highlights our latest features."
email_content = generate_email_content(email_prompt)
print(email\_content)
  • Ensure your development environment has the necessary libraries installed and configured.
  • Test the AI output and adjust the prompt to fine-tune the style and content of your emails.

 

Setting Up Email Templates

 

  • Design responsive email templates that work well on both desktop and mobile devices.
  • Include placeholders in the template for dynamic content generated by the AI. For example, use tokens like {{email\_content}}.
  • Implement the template in your email service provider’s platform or within your custom automation system.

 

Automating the Email Workflow

 

  • Integrate the AI-generated content with your email service provider using available APIs or built-in integrations.
  • Set up automation triggers, such as a new subscriber sign-up or a user event, that will initiate the email workflow.
  • Ensure your system can fetch the latest AI-generated content before sending each email.

 

Testing and Iteration

 

  • Conduct A/B testing on different email variants to understand which messages perform best.
  • Start by sending test emails to a small audience or internal team members to review content and layout.
  • Collect feedback and monitor the performance metrics. Adjust your AI prompts and email structure based on the data gathered.

 

Monitoring and Analytics

 

  • Utilize integrated analytics tools from your email service provider to track KPIs like delivery rates, open rates, and click-through rates.
  • Set up periodic reviews of automation performance to identify areas for improvement.
  • Leverage analytics to optimize AI prompt designs and email scheduling strategies.

 

Security and Compliance Considerations

 

  • Ensure that your email automation complies with regulations like GDPR or CAN-SPAM by including proper unsubscribe links and privacy notices.
  • Protect sensitive data by following best practices in API key management and data encryption.
  • Regularly audit your automation workflows to maintain compliance and ensure that personal data is handled correctly.

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