> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.hoopai.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# General CRM overview

> A tour of every section in the HoopAI Platform — sidebar navigation, dashboard, contacts, conversations, and more.

Navigating the HoopAI Platform effectively is essential to unlocking its full potential and maximizing your business productivity. Whether you're managing contacts, tracking opportunities, or automating workflows, understanding the layout and functionality of each section will empower you to manage and optimize your operations efficiently. Feature availability may vary by plan.

<Note>
  This overview covers the main sections accessible from the left sidebar. Your available features depend on your subscription plan.
</Note>

## Navigation sidebar

The left sidebar is your central navigation hub, offering access to all platform sections. If you manage multiple accounts, switch between them using the drop-down menu in the upper section of the navigation sidebar.

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## Search bar

Located below the account selector, the search bar lets you quickly find contacts by name and access related opportunities or payment information.

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## Quick actions

The green lightning bolt icon on the right side of the search bar opens the Quick Actions menu — a set of shortcuts for common tasks.

<Frame caption="Quick actions menu with shortcuts for adding contacts, scheduling appointments, sending review requests, and creating opportunities">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/hoopai-84ec0cdc/E5RqsVYHqu08Wwk2/images/getting-started-quick-actions.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=E5RqsVYHqu08Wwk2&q=85&s=d2b0ec924f7d016d67938f6505adcde6" alt="Quick actions menu" width="696" height="642" data-path="images/getting-started-quick-actions.png" />
</Frame>

You can quickly:

* Add a new contact
* Schedule an appointment
* Send a review request
* Create an opportunity

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## Dashboard

The Dashboard displays general reports on contacts, pipelines, and other key business metrics. It is the default page shown after logging into your account.

<Frame caption="Dashboard showing contact and pipeline reports at a glance">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/hoopai-84ec0cdc/E5RqsVYHqu08Wwk2/images/getting-started-dashboard-view.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=E5RqsVYHqu08Wwk2&q=85&s=f57ee17d9416c78c1536e6991dbcdfbc" alt="Dashboard overview" width="1618" height="656" data-path="images/getting-started-dashboard-view.png" />
</Frame>

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## Conversations

The Conversations section is a unified communications center consolidating all interactions with your contacts, including emails, SMS, and other communication channels.

<Frame caption="Conversations interface with unified messaging across channels">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/hoopai-84ec0cdc/E5RqsVYHqu08Wwk2/images/getting-started-conversations.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=E5RqsVYHqu08Wwk2&q=85&s=4d3128bb3730072da9aef0e2f8147808" alt="Conversations view" width="1661" height="801" data-path="images/getting-started-conversations.png" />
</Frame>

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Manual actions">
    Set up and manage manual tasks like calls. Pending calls are listed automatically, and the next task triggers on completion.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Templates">
    Create reusable email and SMS templates for consistent, time-saving messaging.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Trigger links">
    Use custom links in campaigns to automatically trigger specific actions when contacts click them.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Calendar

The Calendar section provides an overview of all calendars and upcoming events. The Appointments tab displays all booked appointments in a centralized view.

<Frame caption="Calendar with appointment scheduling and upcoming events">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/hoopai-84ec0cdc/E5RqsVYHqu08Wwk2/images/getting-started-calendar.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=E5RqsVYHqu08Wwk2&q=85&s=1d184f8b101c787c3110642eb098f71b" alt="Calendar interface" width="1645" height="757" data-path="images/getting-started-calendar.png" />
</Frame>

Navigate to **Calendars** from the sidebar to access the Appointments tab.

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## Contacts

The Contacts section allows you to store and manage all contacts. You can add contacts individually, import in bulk, or collect them through marketing forms.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Bulk actions">
    Apply campaigns to large contact groups, streamlining your marketing efforts.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Restore">
    Recover contacts that were previously deleted.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Tasks">
    Create, assign, and monitor tasks linked to specific contacts.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Companies">
    Manage and store information about companies or organizations associated with your contacts.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Smart lists">
    Create dynamic contact lists using saved filter rules, simplifying contact segmentation.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Opportunities

Track and manage contacts through pipeline stages. The Opportunities, Pipelines, and Bulk Actions tabs provide an overview of your entire deal flow.

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## Payments

Manage products, transactions, and integrations with payment processors like Stripe or PayPal.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Available payment tabs">
    Invoices, Documents & Contracts, Orders, Subscriptions, Payment Links, Transactions, Products, Coupons, Settings, and Integrations.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Marketing

Tools for managing your marketing activities across channels.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Social planner" icon="share-nodes">
    Schedule and create social media posts across connected platforms.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Emails" icon="envelope">
    Design and send targeted email campaigns.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Ad manager" icon="bullhorn">
    Launch and manage ad campaigns directly from the platform.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Affiliate manager" icon="users">
    Automate the tracking of referrals, commissions, and payouts.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

Additional tools: snippets, countdown timers, trigger links, brand boards, and prospecting.

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## Automation

Design and implement automated workflows to replace manual campaigns and triggers, streamlining tasks that previously required manual intervention.

<Tip>
  If you prefer traditional campaigns and triggers, enable them in **Settings** under the "Enable/Disable Deprecated Features" toggle.
</Tip>

Navigate to **Automation** from the sidebar to access Workflows and Content AI.

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## Sites

Build and manage your digital assets from one place.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Funnels and websites" icon="globe">
    Build multi-page funnels and full websites.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Forms and surveys" icon="square-check">
    Collect visitor information and feedback.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Blogs" icon="pen-nib">
    Publish and organize blog content.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Client portal" icon="user-lock">
    Set up and customize client-facing portals.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

Additional tools: stores, webinars, analytics, WordPress integration, quizzes, chat widget, and QR codes.

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## Membership

Create and manage online courses with structured learning experiences. Tools include course building, content organization, performance tracking, certificate issuance, and access to the Gokollab Marketplace.

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## Media storage

A centralized repository for organizing and accessing your digital assets such as images and videos. Click **Media Storage** from the sidebar to access it.

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## Reputation

Manage your online reputation by sending review requests, responding to reviews, and managing your business listings and profile visibility.

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## Reporting

Access detailed insights and analytics across the platform.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Custom reports" icon="chart-bar">
    Build tailored reports with specific metrics and KPIs.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Ads reporting" icon="rectangle-ad">
    Monitor Google Ads and Facebook Ads campaign performance.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Attribution" icon="route">
    Track lead conversion paths and traffic sources.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Agent reports" icon="user">
    Review individual user and team performance.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

Additional reports: call reports and appointment reports.

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## Settings

Located at the bottom of the sidebar, Settings is the central hub for configuring integrations, managing users, enabling features, and aligning the platform with your business needs.
