Follow the next steps to broadcast messages to Telegram subscribers:
Access the Message Broadcast Feature:
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- From the BotCommerce dashboard, navigate to “Message Broadcast.”
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- Click on the “Create” button to start setting up your broadcast. This will open the Visual Flow Builder.
Configure the Broadcast Campaign:
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- Name Your Campaign: Give your broadcast campaign a unique name to identify it later.
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- Segment Your Audience (Optional):
- Use “Include Label” and “Exclude Label” fields to target specific groups of subscribers.
- For instance, if you only want to broadcast to subscribers labeled as “Shortlink,” include that label here.
- The system will display the number of targeted subscribers based on your label selections.
- Use “Include Label” and “Exclude Label” fields to target specific groups of subscribers.
- Segment Your Audience (Optional):
Set the Sending Time:
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- Instant Broadcast: Choose this option if you want to send the message immediately.
- Schedule Broadcast: If you prefer to send the message at a later time, select the date and time, and choose the appropriate time zone.
Create the Broadcast Message:
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- Add a Message: Select the type of content you wish to broadcast—text, image, audio, video, file, or e-commerce.
- Add a Message: Select the type of content you wish to broadcast—text, image, audio, video, file, or e-commerce.
Design the Flow:
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- For a simple text message, drag a “Text Reply” element and connect it to the “Start Bot Flow.”
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- Double-click on the text element to enter your message content.
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- Include Multiple Messages: You can add several messages to the broadcast, but note that Telegram introduces a slight delay between multiple messages, which could extend the time required for the campaign to complete.
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Enhance Your Broadcast (Optional):
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- Add Buttons: Enhance user interaction by adding buttons to your messages.
Set Button Actions: Name the buttons and choose their actions, such as linking to a post-back reply.
- Add Buttons: Enhance user interaction by adding buttons to your messages.
Test the Broadcast:
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- Before sending the broadcast to your entire audience, use the “Test” button to preview the message.
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- Select one or two subscribers to receive the test message to ensure everything is working as expected.
Save and Launch the Broadcast:
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- Once satisfied, save the broadcast campaign.
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- Return to the dashboard to review the campaign status.
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- If you scheduled the broadcast, it will be sent at the specified time.
Review the Broadcast
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- After the broadcast is sent, you can check the campaign in the dashboard to confirm its success.