Wait Nodes can be used to add a delay between steps in your Automations. This is helpful for timed follow-ups, delayed coupon delivery, or drip-style sequences.
Note: This feature is available only to heroes who have:
Upgraded to the new visual Automation Builder
Are on the Growth plan or higher (Advanced Automations)
What the Wait Node Does
The Wait Node pauses your automation for an amount of time. You can place it before or after any action and choose a set amount of time, calendar date, specific day of the week, or time of day:
Add a Wait Node
You can add a Wait Node either before choosing an action or after the action is already in place:
How to Add a Wait Node Before Selecting an Action:
From your Kajabi Dashboard click Marketing-Automations
Choose a preexisting automation or create a new automation
Open your automation and confirm a trigger is already added.
Click the + beneath the trigger.
Select Wait.
Configure the Wait Node:
Name (optional)
Wait until:
Set amount of time | Choose a duration based in minutes, hours, or days for the automation delay. |
Calendar date | Set a specific date and time for the next step of your automation to trigger. Once the set calendar date has passed, automations with this type of Wait Node become outdated and contacts will not be able to complete the automation flow. |
Day of week | Specify which days of the week and what time on those days you would like your automation to send. |
Time of day | Pick a specific time of day for the following automation step to trigger. |
Note: Wait Nodes with a specific time are always based on your account’s time zone.
The Wait Node will appear in the workflow:
Note:
Naming your Wait Node can make it easier to understand your automation at a glance.
How to Add a Wait Node After Selecting an Action
Add an action to your automation.
Click the + between the trigger and the action.
Select Wait.
Choose a Wait until option (set amount of time, calendar date, day of week, time of day).
Save your changes. The Wait Node will be added between the trigger and the action:
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Wait Node be renamed?
Yes. You can rename the Wait Node for clarity at any time.
Does the Wait Node block publishing?
A Wait Node will prevent publishing only if no action follows it. If this happens, you’ll see a warning before publishing.
Can I add multiple Wait Nodes?
Yes. Multiple Wait Nodes can be added throughout the automation to create the timing you need.