Schedule a Message to be Sent Later
We allow you to schedule messages to be sent at a later date and time, and repeat them daily, weekly, monthly, or never. Note: Sending a scheduled message is different from setting up a campaign. Scheduled messages are great for bulk messages to contacts or groups. For example, if you wanted to tell everyone in a group that you will be having a fundraising event in 2 weeks, you could send a scheduled message which would go out to eveSome readersAdding Quick Replies to your Messages
Quick replies is a feature that enables you to provide contacts on IP messaging channels such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Viber, and Telegram with a predefined set of responses. Create your Quick Replies To add quick replies to a message, simply click the dialogue icSome readersSending an Email
Use the Send an Email action to send an email from within a flow. The resulting email may contain values referenced using the following variables: @contact @urns @results @fields @channel @run.results. results name .extra @parent @input expressions, e.g. @(today()) or @(now()) In the example below, we demonstrate how a cliFew readersSending Manual Messages to Contacts or Groups
There are two options for sending manual messages, which are outside of flows, to your contacts. To send a message directly to a single contact, first navigate to the contact's individual page. Find them in the Contacts tab. On the contact's page you will land on the Chat window; Write your message or insert a message from the shortcuts (https://help.textit.com/en/artiFew readersWhat's the Difference between 'Inbox' and 'Flows' Messages?
In the Messages tab, you'll notice that some incoming messages are found in the Inbox while others are in Handled. What's the distinction between these folders? The difference is simple. Inbox messages are received outside of a flow and are handled elsewhere. Handled messagFew readersDeleting Messages from 'Archived' folder
Messages must first be archived in order to be deleted. Only incoming messages may be deleted; outgoing messages are kept to verify the origin of all messages sent via our platform. Click the Messages tab. Click on the "Archived" folder. Check the "All" box at the top or the box on the left of the contact's name to select what to delete. Once selected, clickFew readersAttaching a PDF URL to a Message
We've added a new feature that allows you to attach a PDF URL in addition to Image, Audio, and Video URLs. Attaching your PDF URL Once you've entered the flow editor, create a Send Message action. Click on the Attachments tab at the top of the message node: Choose PDF Document URL from the dropdown menu: (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6569ab6Few readersExporting Messages
Messages can be exported to a spreadsheet document for review outside the platform. To export incoming and outgoing messages: Click the Messages tab. Click on the menu icon ☰ at the right hand side. Click the Download box from the drop-down. From the first drop-down, you can choose to download messages from all message folders ( Inbox, flows, seFew readersLabeling Messages
We allow you to add labels to classify responses. This makes it easier to organize your messages and sort through them when exported from the platform. Note that you may also label messages within a workflow. To label your messages: Click the Messages tab. Click tFew readersArchiving Messages
Much like email, we allow you to archive incoming messages, while outgoing messages are kept to verify the origin of messages sent via the channels connected to your account. To archive incoming messages: Click the Messages tab. Select the boxes to the left of the messages you'd like to archive. Click the Archive icon. Archived messages will appear in the "Archived" folder to the left of the message list. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/webFew readersUsing Quick Replies from Broadcasts
Looking to send specific response options to your contacts? Quick replies is a feature that enables you to provide contacts on IP messaging channels such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Viber, and Telegram with a predefined set of responses. These will appear as buttons on the contact's end. You can use Quick Replies within a flow by adding them to a Send Message (https://help.textit.com/en/article/sending-meFew readersUsing Facebook Opt-ins to Broadcast Messages
Facebook requires all messages sent to a contact 24 hours after their last message to be associated with an Opt-In. Start by requesting contacts to Opt-in to the topic. When they decide to Opt-in, you can send them messages using that Opt-in any time. They also receive a link they can use should they decide to Opt-out of that topic. Adding Facebook Opt-in to scheduled messages There are three steps to schedFew readersWhatsApp Templates Tab
To make your life easier, we've added a new section within the Messages tab that lists all of your WhatsApp templates on one page. From this list, you can view individual templates to review their different components and make sure they're fully approved. To find your templates, first navigate to the Messages tab on the left-hand side of the platform and then find the Templates section: (https://dl-textit.s3.amazonaws.com/blog/e0fFew readersAdding WhatsApp Templates to Broadcasts
You can now add your WhatsApp templates to Broadcast messages! This means that Facebook and WhatsApp contacts can be targeted at the same time as all other contacts when sending out blasts. To send a broadcast with a template, first navigate to the Broadcasts section in the Messages tab: Here, you'Few readersMastering Shortcuts Messages
Creating and Using Shortcuts You can now create and utilize shortcuts for faster messaging. Shortcuts allow you to insert pre-written responses for common scenarios, enhancing your response times and ensuring consistency in responses. Getting Started with Shortcuts Access the 'Tickets' Tab : Click on the 'Tickets' tab in your dashboard. Locate the Shortcuts Button : Click on the 'My Shortcuts' button to navigate to the shortcuts page. (https://storage.crisp.chat/usersFew readers