Hustle frequently releases new features and improvements to our site and mobile app. This article details the most recent changes made to Hustle. To see past feature changes and improvements, see Hustle release notes archive.
December 2020
- We've redesigned the group and org exports to help make them more unified and easier to read! You can find a detailed guide on these new changes in Hustle admin exports dictionary .
- Instructions on how to download the redesigned group and org exports can be found in How do I export data from Hustle?
- The Custom ID has now been retired. For more information, see How do I use custom fields?
- We've moved data stored in the Hustle custom ID field to a new custom field called custom_external_id. This new custom field isn't any different than other custom fields today. For more information, see How do I use custom fields?
- Agents can now review the response scripts of goals before beginning initial workflows. For more information, see How do I text using the Hustle web app?
- We've improved the error messaging for stuck CSV files when importing agents. For more information on importing agents, see How do I add agents to Hustle?
- Links that admins have pasted into Agent Instructions now open in a new tab. For more information about Agent Instructions see How do I use Hustle goals?
- Admins can now archive multiple groups at the same time. For more information, see How do I delete a group in Hustle?
- Admins now have 24 hours to reverse the archival of a group. For more information, see How do I delete a group in Hustle?
November 2020
- Notifications are now available on the web app! For more information, see How do I text using the Hustle web app?
- Account admins can now set MMS protection at the account level for every organization in an account. For more information, see How do I manage harmful content?
- We've made improvements to the web app's UI so it's easier to mark lead actions. For more information about the web app, see How do I text using the Hustle web app?
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When testing scripts in the Share a link goal type, the shortened link in preview messages will link to the page set in the goal form. For more information, see Goal type: Share a Link.
October 2020
- We've redesigned workflows in the agent app! Workflows are now grouped by Goal.
- For information about the Hustle web app, see How do I text using the Hustle web app?
- For information about Hustle's mobile app, see How do I text using the Hustle mobile app?
- For information about the Hustle web app, see How do I text using the Hustle web app?
- When creating goals, admins can now include instructions for agents. For more information, see How do I use Hustle goals?
- We've added an additional MMS Protection setting so agents can't unmask media. For more information, see How do I manage harmful content?
- When duplicating organizations, admins can now include active VAN Integrations. For more information, see What can account admins do?
- The last 4 digits of the VAN API key are visible on organizations VAN integrations page. For more information, see How do I connect my Hustle account with VAN?
- Hours of Operation will now include phone calls from contacts made outside of designated hours when an inbound routing number is not set. For more information, see How do I enable hours of operation?
- Hustle will automatically include p.s. you can reply stop to opt out at the end of all initial scripts. For more information, see Should I include opt out language?
- Admins can now pause goals! For more information, see How do I stop goals?
- We've released a new SMS protection setting that helps account admins manage the messages contacts send to agents. For more information, see How do I manage harmful content?
- Hustle will automatically include p.s. you can reply stop to opt out at the end of pre-filled scripts for new conversation scripts. For more information, see Should I include opt out language?
- If you try to save a script that doesn't follow best practices, a Script Warning will let you know. For more information, see How do I write scripts?
- We've made numerous stability and performance improvements to the Hustle mobile app. For more information, see How do I text using the Hustle mobile app?
- Better error messaging.
September 2020
- We've made performance improvements to our integration with VAN making the sync to VAN much faster. For more information about our integration with VAN, see How do I connect my Hustle account with VAN?
- To improve the deliverability of messages, initial scripts now have a 500 character limit. All other scripts have a 1000 character limit. For more information about scripts, see How do I write scripts?
- Account admins can now delete leads. For more information, see How do I delete contacts from Hustle?
- Admin can now target contacts who weren't messaged or skipped. For more information, see How do I target contacts in my goals?
- To give group exports more visibility, we’ve moved them to the Groups menu bar. For more information, see How do I export data from my organization?
- A refresh button is now available for org. exports. For more information, see How do I export data from Hustle?
- A description field only visible to admins is now available on the goal form. For more information, see How do I use Hustle goals?
- A pop up now appears when leaving the drafts page reminding admins to save their changes. For more information, see How do I save my goals as drafts?
- The Agent CSV uploader will now deduplicate records in the import that have the same Agent Preferred Name and Phone Number.
August 2020
- Hustle's Account Level S3 Exports now updates once a day. For more information, see How do I export my Hustle account data?
- We've made numerous stability and performance improvements to the Hustle mobile app. For more information, see How do I text using the Hustle mobile app?
- Reply batch sizes have decreased from 20 to 10. For more information see, How do I use Hustle goals?
- Initial workflows batch sizes have increased from 50 to 100. For more information, see How do I use Hustle goals?
- To give org. exports more visibility, we’ve moved them to the admin panel menu. For more information, see How do I export data from my organization?
- Admins can now assign and reassign specific contacts using the Contacts list menu. For more information, see How do I assign and reassign contacts to agents?
July 2020
- Hustle has renewed its SOC II certification.
- Security enhancements.
- Mobile login and mobile performance improvements.
- Improvements to real time data transfers via integrations.
June 2020
- Admins can now add and remove agents by syncing their agent list with a CSV file. For more information, see How do I add agents to groups?
May 2020
- Performance improvements to the Admin Panel and the Hustle web and mobile app.
- Concluded beta testing to improve managing agents.
- Security improvements.
April 2020
- When creating goals, Reminders are no longer enabled by default. For more information, see How do I use Hustle goals?
- The Send button in the mobile app is now larger for agents.
- Admins can now keep up-to-date on the changes made in Hustle, from the admin panel, by clicking See what's new! in the top right corner.
- Improved stability and responsiveness.
March 2020
- If your VAN account uses "VAN My Voters" and "VAN My Campaign, My Members, My Workers" (Also known as VAN in Hustle) you can copy your integration to the other integration type! For more information see How do I connect my Hustle account with VAN?
- You can now set what area codes you prefer your groups to text from (based on availability). For more information see How do I text from a different area code? in How do I text from a specific area code?
- We've made improvements to how agents and admins sign up for Hustle! For more information see How do I create a Hustle Account?
- Stability and performance improvements.
February 2020
- Account and Org admins can now archive groups. For more information see How do I delete a group in Hustle?
December 2019
- You can now manage the tags on your contacts in bulk! From the contacts page, check the box next to contacts you’d like to tag. Then click > Apply Tags or Remove Tags and choose which tags you’d like to apply or remove from contacts.
- The goal form has been improved so admins can now set when workflows are available and closed. Admins can also refer to the Goal Calendar to see when initial and reminder workflows are active. For more information, see How do I use Hustle goals?
November 2019
- Account administrators can now choose which specific organizations under their account can send outbound MMS. The option to enable outbound MMS for an organization is available in the Organizations tab of the Account Overview page.
- For Organizations with a VAN Integration, Admins can now manage integrations for goals at the bottom of the goal creation form for draft and launched goals. Managing your integrations in draft mode will ensure that all data is captured.
