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Customer History

Track project history, billing, and communications for each customer

Customer History

The customer detail page provides a complete view of your complete relationship with each contact, including all associated projects, billing records, and communication history. This centralized information helps you deliver better service and make informed business decisions.

Quick Start: View Customer History

  1. Go to Rolodex
  2. Search or scroll to find customer
  3. Click customer row to open details
  4. View projects, billing, and notes

Customer Detail Page Overview

SectionInformation Shown
Contact InfoName, phone, email, address
Project HistoryAll associated projects
Billing SummaryOutstanding balances, recent payments
NotesCommunication log and special instructions
Contact PersonsSecondary contacts for business accounts
Location MapGeographic position (if coordinates set)

Viewing Project History

Information Displayed

ColumnDescription
Project StatusCurrent state (Proposal, Open, Completed)
LocationProject site address
Well TypeResidential, Commercial, Agricultural, etc.
Completion DateWhen project was finished

Step-by-Step: Access Project History

  1. Open customer detail page
  2. Scroll to Project History section
  3. View all associated projects
  4. Click any project to open full details

What You Can Do from Project History

ActionHow
View project detailsClick project row
Review specificationsOpen project, check details tab
Access well logsOpen project, go to Well Log tab
See field reportsOpen project, go to Activity tab
Check documentationOpen project, view attachments

When a customer calls about a previous project, quickly access their history to find the specific well, completion date, and any documentation—without asking them to look up details.

Project Count Badge

Badge ShowsWhat It Means
1 projectNew customer
5-10 projectsRegular customer
10+ projectsLoyal/high-value customer

Use Project Count For:

  • Identifying your best customers
  • Prioritizing scheduling for repeat customers
  • Evaluating customer loyalty programs
  • Understanding relationship depth

Billing History

Quick Billing View

InformationWhere to Find
Outstanding balanceBilling section summary
Recent paymentsPayment history list
Billing emailContact details
InvoicesLink to invoice list

Step-by-Step: Check Billing Status

  1. Open customer detail page
  2. View Billing section
  3. See outstanding balance at top
  4. Review recent payment activity
  5. Click View Invoices for full list

Billing Email for Multi-Contact Businesses

ScenarioWhat Happens
Billing email setInvoices go to billing email
No billing emailInvoices go to primary email
Multiple contactsSpecify billing person's email

Verify the billing email is correct before sending invoices. For business accounts, the billing contact is often different from the project contact.

Communication Log (Notes)

What to Document

TypeExample
Phone calls"1/15 - Discussed project timeline, prefers morning work"
Special requests"Gate code: 1234"
Preferences"Prefers text messages over calls"
Site access"Access via back road, see attached map"
Historical context"Previous well was 220ft, hit bedrock at 180ft"

Step-by-Step: Add a Note

  1. Open customer detail page
  2. Scroll to Notes section
  3. Click in the notes field
  4. Type your note with date
  5. Click Save

Best Practices for Notes

DoDon't
Date your entriesLeave undated notes
Be specific and factualUse vague descriptions
Include actionable detailsWrite novels
Note communication preferencesAssume everyone remembers

Contact Person Management

For Business Accounts

RoleExample Contact
Primary contactProject manager
Billing contactAccounts payable
Technical contactSite supervisor
Decision makerOwner/principal

Step-by-Step: View Contact Persons

  1. Open customer detail page
  2. Find Contacts section
  3. See all associated persons
  4. Each shows name, role, phone, email

When to Contact Which Person

ForContact
SchedulingProject manager
Invoice questionsBilling contact
Technical issuesSite supervisor
Contract changesDecision maker

Geographic Information

Map Display

When customer has coordinates:

  • Map shows customer location
  • Helps with travel planning
  • Identifies nearby projects/resources

Step-by-Step: View Location

  1. Open customer detail page
  2. Scroll to map section
  3. Click to expand map
  4. Get directions or estimate travel time

Uses for Geographic Data

PurposeBenefit
Route planningEfficient crew scheduling
Travel timeAccurate scheduling estimates
Nearby projectsCombine site visits
Pump installer referralsFind closest installers

Accessing Customer Details

From Rolodex

  1. Navigate to Rolodex
  2. Search or scroll to find customer
  3. Click anywhere on customer row
  4. Detail page opens immediately

Quick Navigation

ButtonAction
Back to RolodexReturn to contact list
EditModify customer information
New ProjectCreate project for customer

Troubleshooting

Can't find customer's project history?

  • Verify correct customer record open
  • Check if project was linked to different contact
  • Search by project address instead

Billing section empty?

  • No invoices created for customer yet
  • Invoices may be linked to different contact
  • Check builder vs owner linking

Notes not saving?

  • Click Save after entering notes
  • Check for browser connection issues
  • Try refreshing and re-entering

Missing contact persons?

  • Add via Edit contact
  • Use "Add Contact" button
  • Ensure contact type is Business

Map not showing?

  • Address may not have valid coordinates
  • Edit contact to verify address
  • System geocodes addresses automatically