> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.whatsable.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Message Automation

> Learn how to automate your WhatsApp messages with Notifier by WhatsAble

# Message Automation

Automate your WhatsApp messaging workflows to save time and improve efficiency.

## Workflow Types

### Event-Based Triggers

```javascript theme={null}
// Example: Send welcome message on user signup
app.post('/webhook/signup', async (req, res) => {
  const { user } = req.body;
  
  await sendTemplateMessage({
    to: user.phone,
    template: 'welcome_message',
    variables: {
      name: user.name,
      company: 'Acme Inc'
    }
  });
});
```

### Scheduled Messages

```javascript theme={null}
// Example: Send appointment reminder
const schedule = require('node-schedule');

schedule.scheduleJob('0 9 * * *', async () => {
  const appointments = await getTodaysAppointments();
  
  for (const appointment of appointments) {
    await sendTemplateMessage({
      to: appointment.patient.phone,
      template: 'appointment_reminder',
      variables: {
        name: appointment.patient.name,
        time: appointment.time,
        doctor: appointment.doctor.name
      }
    });
  }
});
```

## Automation Features

### Conditional Logic

* If/else conditions
* Switch statements
* Multiple conditions
* Nested conditions

### Workflow Steps

1. Trigger
2. Conditions
3. Actions
4. Delays
5. Notifications

### Integration Points

* Webhooks
* API endpoints
* Database triggers
* Third-party services

## Best Practices

### Workflow Design

* Keep workflows simple
* Use clear naming conventions
* Document your workflows
* Test thoroughly
* Monitor performance

### Error Handling

* Implement retry logic
* Set up error notifications
* Log all actions
* Handle timeouts
* Validate inputs

## Monitoring

Track your automated workflows:

* Success rates
* Error rates
* Response times
* Resource usage
* Cost analysis

## Next Steps

* Learn about [Templates](/guides/notifier/advanced/templates)
* Explore [Analytics](/guides/notifier/advanced/analytics)
* Check out our [API Reference](/api-reference/notifier)
* Read our [Getting Started](/guides/notifier/getting-started) guide