Consumers Overview
Consumers are the end users who participate in your experiences. The Consumers section provides tools to view, search, create, and manage consumer profiles in your organization.Accessing Consumers
Navigate to Consumers in the sidebar to view your consumer list. The route is/app/customers.
Caption: The consumers list shows all customers in your organization
Consumers Table
Table Columns
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Consumer’s full name (click to view) |
| Email address | |
| Phone | Phone number |
| Status | Active or Inactive |
| Loyalty Score | Current loyalty score |
| Last Activity | Most recent interaction |
| Created | When the consumer was added |
Searching Consumers
Use the search bar to find consumers by:- Email address
- Full name
- Phone number
Filtering and Sorting
| Filter Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Status | Filter by Active or Inactive |
| Loyalty Tier | Filter by loyalty level |
| Created Date | Filter by when added |
| Last Activity | Filter by recent activity |
Creating Consumers
To add a new consumer manually:- Click the Add Customer button
- Fill in the consumer details
- Click Save to create
Required Fields
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Valid email address | |
| Name | No | Consumer’s full name |
| Phone | No | Phone number |
| Status | Yes | Active or Inactive (default: Active) |
Consumer Status
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Active | Can participate in experiences |
| Inactive | Cannot participate in experiences |
Consumer Data Sources
Consumers can be added through multiple channels:| Source | Description |
|---|---|
| Manual Creation | Added directly in the dashboard |
| CSV Import | Bulk imported from file |
| Klaviyo Sync | Synced from Klaviyo lists |
| Experience Entry | Created when joining an experience |
| API | Created via the Fanfare API |
Bulk Actions
Select multiple consumers to perform bulk actions:| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Add to Audience | Add selected consumers to an audience |
| Export | Download consumer data as CSV |
| Update Status | Change status for selected consumers |
Data Syncing
When integrations are configured, consumer data stays synchronized:Klaviyo Sync
- Consumer profiles sync with Klaviyo contacts
- Tags and attributes are synchronized
- Sync status shown on consumer profile
Sync Status Indicators
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Synced | Data is up to date |
| Syncing | Sync in progress |
| Error | Sync failed, requires attention |
| Not Synced | No external sync configured |
Exporting Consumer Data
Export consumer data for external use:- Select consumers or use filters
- Click Export
- Choose format (CSV, Excel)
- Download the file
Export Fields
| Field | Included | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Always | Consumer email | |
| Full Name | Always | Consumer name |
| Phone | Optional | Phone number |
| Status | Always | Active/Inactive |
| Tags | Optional | Associated tags |
| Loyalty Data | Optional | Points and tier |
| Created At | Always | Creation timestamp |
Best Practices
Data Quality
- Validate emails - Ensure email addresses are valid
- Normalize phone numbers - Use E.164 format
- Keep data current - Update stale records
- Remove duplicates - Merge duplicate profiles
Privacy Compliance
- Collect consent - Ensure proper consent for data collection
- Honor requests - Process data deletion requests promptly
- Limit access - Only grant necessary permissions
- Audit regularly - Review data practices periodically
Troubleshooting
Consumer Not Found
- Check for typos in search terms
- Try alternative identifiers (email vs. phone)
- Verify the consumer exists in the system
- Check organization context
Duplicate Consumers
- Search for existing records before creating
- Use the merge feature if duplicates exist
- Check import settings for duplicate handling
Sync Issues
- Verify integration is configured correctly
- Check API key permissions
- Review sync logs for errors
- Retry the sync operation
Related Guides
- Consumer Details - View individual profiles
- Consumer Activity - Activity history
- Import Consumers - Bulk import
- Audiences - Segment consumers