Get Them Back Growth+ Feature 3 min read

Importing Your Past Contacts: What to Send Us

Learn how to prepare and send us your existing customer list so we can import it and start reactivation campaigns.

Got a list of past customers or old leads sitting in a spreadsheet or old CRM? Send it to us and we’ll import it into your SmartWebsite Pro system—ready for reactivation campaigns.

Available at Growth tier and above.


What We Need From You

The Basics

At minimum, we need:

  • Name (first name, last name, or full name)
  • Phone number OR email address (at least one)

Even Better If You Have

  • Both phone AND email
  • Address (city, state, ZIP)
  • When they last did business with you
  • What service they used
  • Any notes about the customer

How to Prepare Your List

Accepted Formats

We can work with:

  • Excel files (.xlsx, .xls)
  • CSV files (.csv)
  • Google Sheets (share the link with us)

Column Headers

Label your columns clearly. Examples:

First NameLast NamePhoneEmailLast ServiceDate
JohnSmith555-123-4567john@email.comPool Cleaning2024-06-15

Clean It Up (If You Can)

Don’t stress about making it perfect—we’ll clean it up. But if you have time:

  • Remove obvious duplicates
  • Delete rows with no contact info
  • Fix obviously wrong phone numbers (like “123-456-7890”)

How to Send It

Option 1: Email

Send your file to your dedicated account manager or support@smartwebsitepro.io

Option 2: Upload in Dashboard

If you have dashboard access, you can upload directly:

  1. Go to Contacts → Import
  2. Upload your file
  3. Map the columns
  4. We’ll review before activating

Option 3: Share via Google Drive

Share a Google Drive link with view/edit access to your file.


What Happens After We Import

  1. We review the list – Check for data quality, duplicates, obvious issues
  2. We import to your CRM – Each contact becomes a record you can see
  3. We segment your list – Organize by type (past customer, lost lead, etc.)
  4. We confirm with you – Let you know it’s ready
  5. Reactivation begins – Automated campaigns start reaching out

Privacy & Compliance

We handle your data carefully:

  • Contacts are only used for YOUR business
  • We comply with SMS/email regulations (A2P, CAN-SPAM)
  • Contacts can opt out at any time
  • We don’t share your list with anyone

Important: Only send contacts who have done business with you or explicitly opted in. Don’t send purchased lists.


What If My List Is Really Old?

Older lists work fine—that’s actually the point of reactivation. We’ll:

  • Verify phone numbers are still valid
  • Start with gentle “checking in” messaging
  • Track who responds vs. who’s unreachable
  • Focus efforts on responsive contacts

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does import take?

Usually 24-48 hours from when we receive your file.

Can I import from my old CRM directly?

Yes, we can often pull directly from systems like Jobber, ServiceTitan, Housecall Pro, and others. Ask us about your specific CRM.

What if I don’t have a spreadsheet?

If your contacts are scattered (old invoices, email threads, paper files), let us know. We can discuss options for gathering them.

Can I add more contacts later?

Absolutely. You can import additional lists anytime or contacts get added automatically as leads come in.


Need Help?

Questions about importing contacts? Our support team is available 24/7:

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