WhatsApp is the most rated instant messaging app. Millions of users use this app on daily life. Therefore, everyone from different age groups use this app for different purpose. We can do messaging, voice notes, voice and video calls, send photos and videos etc. You just need to create your account with your mobile number. However, WhatsApp have many feature but recently they launch new feature of making channel. The use it new and the latest feature on WhatsApp known as WhatsApp Channel/ WhatsApp Broadcasting Channel made their debut in June 2023. You can find Channels on a new tab called “Updates” on WhatsApp but isn’t available to everyone yet.
How can you make a Channel on WhatsApp?
If you have a WhatsApp account, make sure it’s updated to the latest version.
To add more security to your channel, turn on two-step verification for the WhatsApp account creating your channel and on the accounts of any admins.
- Create a channel
- Open WhatsApp Web, and go to Channels by clicking the Channels icon
- Click on Create channel
- Click to Continue and continue through the onscreen prompts
- Add a channel name to finish creating your channel. You can choose to change the name again at any time
- You can choose to customize your channel now by adding a description and icon or wait until later
- Add a channel description write a few words to help potential followers understand what your channel is about
- Add a channel icon, or image from your phone or the web to stand out
- Click Create channel, and you’re done!
How to share an update on WhatsApp Channel?
You can find and share a link to your channel from the channel info page
To get to your channel info page
Open Channels by clicking the Channels icon
Click your channel, and then your channel name.
Click the Copy link.
Benefits of WhatsApp Channel:
- Reach a large audience: You can send messages to multiple recipients at once, allowing you to reach a wider audience with your updates or announcements.
- Time-saving: Instead of individually messaging each person, you can send a broadcast message, saving you time and effort.
- Personalized communication: While sending a broadcast, you can still personalize the message with the recipient’s name, making it feel more personal.
- Efficient communication: It’s an effective way for businesses and public figures to communicate important information, promotions, or offers to their customers or followers.
- Easy feedback: You can receive replies from recipients, allowing for easy feedback or interaction with your audience.
- Cost-effective: Using the WhatsApp broadcasting channel is generally free, making it a cost-effective way to communicate with a large number of people.
- Privacy control: You have control over who receives your broadcast messages, ensuring privacy and targeted communication.
