Notification & Alert Settings

Configure your notification preferences to stay informed about opportunities, deadlines, and team activities without being overwhelmed by unnecessary alerts.

Smart Notification Management

Effective notification settings are crucial for government contracting success. This guide helps you configure alerts that keep you informed about critical opportunities while avoiding notification fatigue.

Email Notification Preferences

Configure email alerts to receive timely updates about new opportunities, bid deadlines, and important platform activities. Customize frequency and content to match your workflow and communication preferences.

Opportunity Alerts

High Priority

New contracts matching your saved searches and preferences

• Instant alerts for high-value opportunities (customizable threshold)
• Daily digest of new opportunities by category
• Weekly summary of trending opportunities
• Custom alerts for specific agencies or keywords

Deadline Reminders

Critical

Bid submission deadlines and important dates

• 7-day advance deadline notifications
• 24-hour final deadline reminders
• Pre-bid conference and Q&A deadline alerts
• Amendment and modification notifications

Team & Collaboration

Medium Priority

Team activities, assignments, and collaboration updates

• Meeting assignments and project updates
• Team member comments and document changes
• Approval requests and workflow notifications
• Shared document and template updates

Account & System

Low Priority

Account changes, billing updates, and system announcements

• Billing and subscription notifications
• Security alerts and login notifications
• Platform updates and new feature announcements
• Maintenance schedules and system status

📧 Email Best Practice:

Set up email filters and folders to automatically organize contract alerts. Consider using a dedicated email address for contract notifications to keep them separate from general business communications.

Mobile & Push Notifications

Stay connected on-the-go with mobile notifications for time-sensitive opportunities and critical deadlines. Configure push notifications to receive immediate alerts without constantly checking email.

Mobile Notification Features:

Instant push notifications for urgent opportunities
Deadline countdown notifications with custom timing
Team activity alerts for collaborative projects
Critical system alerts and account security notifications
Quiet hours and do-not-disturb scheduling

📱 Mobile Optimization:

Use selective mobile notifications for only the most critical alerts. Set quiet hours during non-business times and configure location-based notifications if you work across multiple time zones.

Notification Frequency & Timing

Control when and how often you receive notifications to maintain productivity while staying informed. Smart timing and frequency controls help prevent notification overload while ensuring you never miss critical opportunities.

Timing Controls:

Business hours scheduling (configure your time zone)
Digest timing (daily, weekly, or custom intervals)
Immediate alerts vs. batched notifications
Weekend and holiday notification preferences
Emergency override settings for critical deadlines

Real-time

Instant notifications for critical opportunities and deadlines

Daily Digest

Summary of daily activities delivered at your preferred time

Weekly Summary

Comprehensive weekly report of opportunities and activities

Advanced Notification Rules

Create sophisticated notification rules based on opportunity value, agency type, competition level, and other criteria. Advanced rules help you focus on the most relevant opportunities while filtering out noise.

Custom Rule Options:

Contract value thresholds (e.g., notify for opportunities over $100K)
Agency-specific rules (prioritize certain government departments)
Competition level filters (set-asides, small business, etc.)
Geographic restrictions (local, regional, or national focus)
Keyword combinations and exclusion filters

🎯 Smart Filtering:

Use multiple criteria together for highly targeted notifications. For example: "Notify immediately for IT opportunities over $500K from DoD with less than 10 days remaining."

🔔 Notification Management Best Practices

Avoid Notification Fatigue

• Start with fewer notifications and gradually add more
• Use digest formats for non-urgent updates
• Regularly review and adjust notification settings
• Unsubscribe from notifications that don't add value

Optimize for Your Workflow

• Match notification timing to your daily schedule
• Use mobile alerts only for time-critical information
• Set up email filters for automated organization
• Create team notification protocols and standards

Communication Channel Preferences

Email

• Detailed opportunity information
• Weekly digest and summary reports
• Account and billing notifications
• Team collaboration updates

Mobile Push

• Urgent deadline reminders
• High-value opportunity alerts
• Critical system notifications
• Emergency team communications

In-App

• Real-time activity updates
• Meeting and project notifications
• System status and maintenance
• Feature announcements