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Using Targeting in Messages

Learn to target messages by device, booking behavior, and URL to reach the right guests at the right time in Triptease.

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TL;DR

  • Targeting ensures the right message reaches the right guest at the right time.

  • You can target based on guest profile, behavior, journey stage, and more.

  • Set targeting rules per message within a campaign.


When to Use It

Use targeting when you want to:

  • Personalize content for specific audiences (e.g. return visitors, mobile users)

  • Control when and where a message appears

  • Align your messaging with the guest's booking journey


How It Works

Targeting is configured per message and determines who sees it, when, and under what conditions.

You can layer multiple conditions to refine your audience. Types of targeting include:


Device Targeting

Device targeting determines which device a message will appear on.

How it works

  • In the Creative Builder, a desktop variant is created automatically.

  • Click + Add mobile variant to create a version tailored for mobile devices.

  • When you add a mobile variant, the system automatically shows it to guests on mobile—no extra targeting rules needed.

Default behavior

  • If you don’t add a mobile variant, the desktop version displays on all devices.

  • To optimize the experience, always add a mobile variant.

Pro Tip

Use + Add mobile variant in the Creative Builder to design a dedicated mobile layout with simplified content and optimized styling.


Page & URL Conditions

  • URL includes

    Show messages when the visitor’s page URL contains specific text.

  • URL excludes

    Exclude visitors whose page URL contains specific text.


Booking Journey Signals

  • Lead time

    Show messages based on how far in advance the booking is made.

  • Check-in date

    Target arrivals on any day or selected days of the week.

  • Party type

    Filter by the number of adults and/or children in the reservation.

  • Availability status

    Show messages when the booking engine returns no availability.

  • Message scheduling

    Schedule when the message starts and ends (must fall within the campaign date range).


Coming Soon Options

The following options are not available yet but will be launching soon:

  • Triggers

    Target based on when the message displays (e.g., delay, exit intent).

  • Location

    Target visitors by geographic location.

  • Visitor profile

    Target new vs. returning website visitors.

  • Propensity to book

    Target visitors based on likelihood to complete a booking.

  • Interests

    Target visitors by interest category.


Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Go to the Creatives Step

  • In your campaign, go to the Creatives section.

  • You’ll see a list of messages you’ve added (e.g., Date Boost).


2. Refine Targeting

  • Next to your message, click Refine targeting.

  • This will open the targeting configuration panel.


3. Set Your Conditions

  • Use the dropdowns to:

    • Select targeting categories (e.g., device, URL, check-in date, lead time, party type)

    • Configure values for each condition (e.g., URL includes, Lead time within 7 days)

    • Review how your conditions appear in the summary panel at the top

Tip: All selected conditions work together—only visitors who match every condition will see your message.


4. Save Your Targeting

  • When finished, save your targeting settings.

  • You’ll return to the Creatives view where targeting selections are displayed under each message.


FAQs / Troubleshooting

Question: Can I target by country or language?

Answer: Not yet, but this feature will be available soon

Q: Do I have to set targeting for every message?

A: No. If you don’t add any targeting rules, your message will show to all visitors by default (subject to any campaign-level restrictions).

Q: Can I set targeting for the entire campaign?

A: No. Targeting is currently message-specific.

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