How to Set Up Automated Email Notifications

Staying informed about customer activity is key to running a successful store. With SaveTo Wishlist Pro, you can automatically send email notifications to the site admin based on what customers are doing with their wishlists.

Whether a product is frequently added to wishlists, goes on sale, or comes back in stock, these automated alerts help you monitor buying intent and respond strategically without manually checking activity.

Why use Email Automations?

Admin email automation keeps you informed without requiring constant oversight.

Instead of manually tracking wishlist activity, the system automatically detects key events and sends you notifications in real time. This allows you to:

• Identify high-demand products
• Monitor customer interest trends
• Adjust pricing or promotions strategically
• Restock popular items quickly

It’s a simple way to make data-driven decisions based on actual customer behavior.

Understanding Automation Triggers (When This Happens)

Triggers define when an automation should run. In other words, they determine the specific wishlist activity that sends a notification to the admin.

You can create automations based on the following wishlist events:

• A new wishlist is created
  You can also enable the option “Also fire for admin-created wishlists” if you want automations to run when wishlists are created manually in the admin area.
• An item is added to a wishlist
  You can choose to trigger this for:
  • Products from all categories, or
  • Products from a specific category only
• An item is removed from a wishlist
  You can also limit this to:
  • All product categories, or
  • A specific category
• A wishlisted product goes on sale
  Perfect for notifying customers the moment a saved item becomes more affordable.
• An out-of-stock wishlisted product comes back in stock
  Ideal for recovering missed sales when inventory is replenished.

By selecting the appropriate trigger, you ensure you’re notified at the right moment to take action.

Step-by-Step Guide: Creating an Email Automation

1. Navigate to Settings: Go to SaveTo Wishlist → Automations in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Add New Automation: Click the Save Automation button to start a new setup.
3. Select a Trigger: Choose “When This Happens” from the dropdown. For example, select Product on Sale.
4. Choose Action Type: Set the action to Send Email.
5. Configure the Content: This ensures your notifications contain actionable information.
   • Email To: Enter the recipient (e.g., the customer’s email or the site admin).
     • Subject: Write a catchy subject line like “Admin Alert: Wishlisted Product Now on Sale”.
     • Email Body: Customize the message using available variables to automatically include: product name, product SKU, product price, product stock status.
6. Set Status: Ensure the status is set to Active so the automation runs immediately.
7. Save: Click Save to finalize your automation.

Example Use Case
You can create a “Item Added to Wishlist” automation to notify the admin whenever a high-value product is saved.
This helps you identify trending products early and consider:
– Running a targeted promotion
– Adjusting stock levels
– Highlighting the item in marketing campaigns

Never Miss Important Store Insights

By automating admin notifications, you gain real-time visibility into customer interest and product demand.

We recommend testing your first automation by adding a test product to a wishlist and verifying that the admin notification email is successfully received.

For additional guidance on setting up and testing email notifications in WooCommerce, you may also refer to the official WooCommerce email documentation.