Follow up with first-time guests
Stop losing visitors to lost connection cards.
Every Sunday, visitors fill out connection cards. Then Monday comes, life gets busy, and those cards sit in a pile. By the time someone follows up, it's too late - that first-time guest has already moved on.
With bltn, visitors simply text a keyword to subscribe, and they're automatically added to your follow-up sequence. A personal welcome text goes out within hours, followed by a nurturing email series. No cards to collect. No data entry. No delays.
Your visitors feel welcomed and valued from the moment they walk through your doors - and you'll have the data to know who's engaging.
85%
of first-time visitors never return to a church
Instant Connection
Visitors receive a welcome text within hours of their visit, not days later when they've forgotten about you.
Fully Automated
Set it up once, and bltn handles the rest. Your welcome sequence runs automatically for every new visitor.
Track Engagement
See who opened your emails, clicked your links, and engaged with your content. Know who's ready for a personal call.
How does visitor follow-up work?
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Step 1 - Subscribe
Visitor texts your keyword
Create a simple keyword for visitors to text, like "VISIT" or "GUEST". Display it on screens, in bulletins, or at your welcome center. When a visitor texts your keyword, they're instantly subscribed to your follow-up sequence.
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Step 2 - Welcome
Automatic welcome text sent
Within moments of subscribing, your visitor receives a warm, personal welcome text. Thank them for visiting, share service times, or invite them to an upcoming event. This immediate response shows visitors they matter to you.
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Step 3 - Nurture
Email sequence keeps them engaged
Over the following days and weeks, your visitor receives a series of emails introducing them to your church. Share your story, highlight ministries, and invite them to take next steps - all automatically.
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Step 4 - Connect
Turn visitors into members
Track who's opening emails and clicking links. When you see someone engaging consistently, you know they're ready for a personal phone call or coffee invitation. Focus your time on the visitors most likely to become members.
Stop Scrambling Every Saturday Night
bltn helps you collect everything in one place and build every communication piece fast — print, digital, email, and social.
No credit card required.