What are transactional notifications? Transactional email examples, transactional push, and more.

Transactional notifications are automated messages sent in response to specific user actions or system events, such as password resets, order confirmations, and payment receipts. These notifications are distinct from marketing messages because they are informational and do not require explicit opt-in under regulations like the FTC's CAN-SPAM, provided they contain no promotional content. Transactional emails, SMS, and push notifications each serve different purposes based on their delivery speed and visibility, with SMS being the fastest for urgent matters due to its high open rate. Push notifications, while requiring explicit opt-in, are effective for real-time alerts. It's crucial to keep transactional messages free from promotional content to avoid reclassification as marketing messages, which would necessitate user opt-in. Courier's infrastructure helps manage these notifications by providing routing, fallback, and multi-channel delivery, underscoring the importance of a robust system to maintain sender reputation and user satisfaction.