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Guide to Guest Communication Status & Tracking

This guide explains how to identify and verify the delivery and engagement status of all guest communications sent via Event Hub. Use this to track the progress of Invites, Confirmations, and Event Details in real-time.

Robs ·March 27, 2026

1. The Communication Matrix (The Four-Dot String)

These dots represent the specific types of messages sent to that guest.

Position

Message Type

Purpose

1st Dot

Invite

Initial invitation to the event or platform.

2nd Dot

Confirm

Registration confirmation and receipt.

3rd Dot

Details

Critical event info (Tickets, QR codes, entry instructions).

4th Dot

Other

Reminders, updates, or custom follow-up messages.


2. Visual Indicators: Reading the Icons

Each dot changes color and style based on the guest’s interaction.

  • Gray/White Dot: Not Sent. This communication type has not been triggered yet.

  • Hollow Green Dot: Delivered (Unread). The email successfully reached the guest's mailbox (Google, Outlook, etc.) but has not been opened.

  • Solid Green Circle: Opened/Read. The guest has successfully opened the email to read the content.


3. Understanding the Lifecycle

Follow this three-step lifecycle for every email:

  1. Sent: The Admin selects a template and clicks "Send."

  2. Accepted/Delivered: The guest's mailbox provider (Gmail, Outlook) accepts the file. The icon becomes a Hollow Green Dot.

  3. Opened: The guest opens the message. The icon becomes a Solid Green Circle.


4. Troubleshooting Delivery Issues

If a message remains as a Hollow Green Dot for an extended period:

  • Verify the email address for typos.

  • Identify if the email was filtered into "Promotions" or "Junk" folders.

  • Action: If a guest claims they haven't seen the "Details" (3rd dot), you can hover over the icon to verify the exact delivery timestamp before re-sending.


⚠ Watch Out: Tracking Limitations

"Open" tracking relies on a tiny, invisible tracking pixel. This status may not update to a Green Circle in the following cases:

  • Blocked Images: If the guest’s email app (Outlook, Apple Mail) blocks external images, the pixel won't load.

  • Privacy Protections: Some systems (like Apple Mail Privacy Protection) may block tracking or trigger "false" opens.

  • Offline Access: Reading the email while offline prevents the system from verifying the "Open."

Rule of Thumb: If a guest confirms they have their tickets but you still see a Green Dot, trust the guest. The dot proves it was delivered; the guest proves it was read.

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