Schedule Availability
Overview
Schedule Availability allows you to create and manage custom timing schedules that control when your sequences execute outreach activities. This powerful feature ensures your emails, calls, and other sequence steps are delivered during optimal times based on different time zones, business hours, and specific outreach strategies.
Availability Schedule Management
Schedule Overview Dashboard
The main Availability page displays all your created schedules with key information:
Schedule Display
Name - Descriptive title for each availability schedule
Sequences Used - Number of active sequences using each schedule
Created At - Timestamp showing when the schedule was created
Actions Menu - Three-dot menu for schedule management options
Schedule Management
Add New Schedule - Purple "Add New Availability Schedule" button to create custom schedules
Edit Existing Schedules - Modify timing and settings for current schedules
Delete Schedules - Remove unused availability schedules
Usage Tracking - Monitor which sequences are using each schedule
Creating New Availability Schedules
When creating a new schedule, configure the following settings:
Basic Schedule Information
Name - Enter a descriptive name for your availability schedule
Set as Default - Option to make this schedule the default for new sequences
Time Zone Selection - Choose the appropriate time zone (e.g., GMT-12:00 International Date Line West)
Schedule Fields Configuration
Weekly Hours Setup
Add Week Hour - Button to define specific time blocks
Day Selection - Choose which days of the week the schedule applies
Time Ranges - Set start and end times for outreach activities
Multiple Time Blocks - Create multiple availability windows per day
Time Zone Considerations
Global Outreach - Create schedules for different international time zones
Local Business Hours - Respect prospect time zones and business hours
Regional Optimization - Tailor timing for specific geographic markets
Multi-Zone Campaigns - Use different schedules for different regions
Schedule Applications
Email Timing Optimization
Peak Engagement Hours - Schedule emails for maximum open rates
Avoid Spam Filters - Send during business hours to improve deliverability
Follow-up Timing - Space out email sequences appropriately
Phone Call Scheduling
Business Hours Compliance - Ensure calls happen during acceptable hours
Time Zone Respect - Call prospects during their local business hours
Optimal Contact Times - Schedule calls when prospects are most likely to answer
Multi-Channel Coordination
Sequence Timing - Coordinate email and call timing for maximum impact
Cross-Channel Spacing - Avoid overwhelming prospects with multiple touchpoints
Strategic Intervals - Plan appropriate delays between different outreach methods
Best Practices for Schedule Management
Time Zone Strategy - Create separate schedules for major time zones to ensure appropriate timing for all prospects.
Business Hours Respect - Always consider local business hours and cultural norms when creating availability schedules.
Testing and Optimization - Monitor sequence performance across different schedules to identify optimal timing patterns.
Schedule Naming - Use clear, descriptive names that indicate the purpose and time zone of each schedule.
Regular Review - Periodically review and update schedules based on performance data and changing business needs.
Default Configuration - Set your most commonly used schedule as the default to streamline sequence creation.
Multiple Schedule Strategy - Create specialized schedules for different types of outreach (emails vs. calls) and different prospect segments.
Effective schedule management ensures your outreach activities happen at the right time for maximum engagement while respecting prospect preferences and business hours across different time zones.