Sending a broadcast in Flowbee.io is like handing out digital flyers β but faster, smarter, and way more fun! With just a few clicks, you can deliver a message to hundreds (or thousands!) of customers through WhatsApp β all using pre-approved templates. Here’s how you do it, step by step.
π Step 1: Go to the Broadcast Section #
- Click on the π’ Broadcast icon from the left-hand menu.
- Hit + New Broadcast on the top right.
This opens the New Broadcast setup window.
π Step 2: Fill in Your Broadcast Details #
Youβll need to provide the basics:
- Broadcast Name β Just for your internal tracking.
- Description β Optional, but helpful for organizing campaigns.
- Phone Number β Choose which WhatsApp number will send the message.
- Template β Pick from your approved WhatsApp templates. You can only broadcast using a template thatβs already approved by Meta.
You’ll see a preview of the message on the right-hand side as you go.
π Step 3: Set Your Send Time #
Choose when the message should go out:
- Send Now β Great for immediate announcements.
- Schedule for a Specific Time β Perfect for planning ahead (e.g. morning offers, evening reminders). Use the date and time picker.
π₯ Step 4: Choose Recipients #
You have flexible ways to select your audience:
- Pick contacts from the list below
- Use the Import Contacts button to upload an Excel sheet
- Filter contacts by tags, groups, or search
- Toggle ON/OFF to include or skip a contact
β Step 5: (Optional) Test Before You Send #
Before sending it to everyone, you can send a test message to a sample number β just to be sure everything looks perfect!
- Choose a sample contact
- The selected template will be instantly sent to them
- Double-check formatting, buttons, and any variables
- Once you’re happy, move on to saving
π Tip: Always test if your message includes variables or media β just to be safe!
π€ Step 6: Save and Launch #
When everything looks good:
- Click Save
- If you selected Send Now, the broadcast will go out right away
- If you scheduled it, itβll appear in your Scheduled Broadcast list
π Step 7: Track the Status #
Head to the Broadcast List to see your campaign stats:
- Sent, Delivered, Read status
- Failed numbers (if any)
- View full message preview and performance
- Scheduled campaigns will be shown separately
You can always revisit, view details, or re-send as needed!
Thatβs it! π
Broadcasting through Flowbee.io is quick, organized, and easy to control. Whether you’re running flash sales, sending appointment reminders, or just saying hi β now youβve got the tools to do it like a pro π