Client onboarding can make or break a relationship. Do it well, and you build trust and momentum right from the start. Do it poorly, and things feel messy, disorganized, or slow — not exactly the best first impression.
The good news? You don’t need to overhaul your entire system or invest in expensive onboarding software to get it right.
With PostSheet and a simple Google Sheet, you can automate and personalize large parts of your onboarding workflow — saving time, reducing mistakes, and giving your clients a seamless experience from day one.
In this post, we’ll show you exactly how to streamline your client onboarding using PostSheet.
Why Automate Your Onboarding?
Let’s be honest: client onboarding often involves a lot of repetitive work:
- Sending welcome emails
- Sharing links to calendars, documents, or portals
- Creating and sending intake forms
- Providing next steps or project timelines
And most of it? It’s the same every time. Automation helps you standardize the repeatable parts while still feeling personal.
Here’s what you gain by automating onboarding:
- ✅ Consistency: Every client gets the same (great) experience
- ✅ Speed: No more scrambling to write welcome messages
- ✅ Professionalism: Everything feels timely, thoughtful, and buttoned-up
- ✅ Time back: Focus on deeper work, not admin tasks
Step 1: Build a Simple Onboarding Spreadsheet
Start by creating a Google Sheet with a row for each new client. Include the info you typically need for onboarding:
| Client Name | Kickoff Date | Assigned Rep | Portal Link | |
| Acme Co. | jane@acme.com | 2025-04-10 | Jordan | acme.warmlyclientportal.com |
| Bolt Tech | mike@bolt.com | 2025-04-12 | Taylor | bolttech.portal.com |
You can keep it as simple or detailed as you like—PostSheet will use these values to personalize each message or document.
Step 2: Write Your Onboarding Email Template in PostSheet
Log into PostSheet and create a new email template. You’ll use tags like {{Client Name}}, {{Kickoff Date}}, and {{Assigned Rep}} to personalize each message.
Example:
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Subject: Welcome to PostSheet, {{Client Name}} 🎉
Hi {{Client Name}},
We’re thrilled to be working with you! Your onboarding process kicks off on {{Kickoff Date}} and your main point of contact will be {{Assigned Rep}}.
To get started, check out your personalized onboarding portal: {{Portal Link}}
If you have any questions before we begin, feel free to reach out.
Talk soon,
The PostSheet Team
Looks personal. Feels personal. But it takes seconds to generate dozens of these.
Step 3: Connect Your Spreadsheet to PostSheet
Once your template is ready:
- Create a new campaign in PostSheet
- Choose “Google Sheets” as your data source
- Authenticate and select your onboarding spreadsheet
- Map your columns to the matching variables in your email
You’ll instantly see a preview of how each message will look — customized for each client.
Step 4: Send or Schedule Your Onboarding Emails
You can send the onboarding messages immediately or schedule them for a specific time (like the day after the contract is signed or a few days before the kickoff call).
PostSheet sends emails using your connected email account (like Gmail or Outlook), so they look personal — not like bulk marketing messages.
Bonus: Add Attachments or Docs Automatically
Need to include a welcome packet, service guide, or checklist? Upload it to your PostSheet campaign and include it in every onboarding email.
You can also use PostSheet to generate personalized PDFs or documents using the same spreadsheet data — like:
- Signed agreement summaries
- Custom onboarding schedules
- Intake forms
All done in bulk, without having to edit one doc at a time.
Why This Works So Well for Agencies, Freelancers, and SaaS Teams
If you’re onboarding clients regularly, this system is a no-brainer. It saves time and sets a high bar for communication. Here’s what some teams use it for:
- Agencies: Automate kickoff packets, team intros, and client portal links
- Freelancers: Send onboarding emails with a welcome video and calendar booking link
- SaaS: Share activation instructions, login credentials, or product walkthroughs
And since it’s all based on your spreadsheet, your ops stay flexible and easy to manage.
Tips for a Smooth Automated Onboarding Flow
- Start with a checklist: Map out what every new client needs (emails, docs, links)
- Use templates: Keep your emails simple and human — you can tweak them anytime
- Test before launching: Use test rows to preview emails and avoid formatting hiccups
- Keep your spreadsheet clean: Clear headers and consistent data make automation magic
Final Thoughts: Professional Onboarding in Minutes
Great onboarding doesn’t have to be complicated. With PostSheet and Google Sheets, you can create a repeatable system that’s fast, scalable, and impressively polished.
It’s the easiest way to welcome clients, set expectations, and build trust — without spending hours on follow-ups or writing the same email over and over again.
Want to try it for yourself?
Start automating your onboarding process with PostSheet today →
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