Let’s talk about how you can easily send broadcast messages on WhatsApp, even if you haven’t saved the recipient’s number. I know it can be a real pain when you want to reach a specific audience, but you don’t have their contact info.
First things first, let’s talk about what broadcast lists are. Essentially, they let you send a single message to up to 256 people at once. The cool part? Each person gets the message individually, so they can’t see replies from others. This is perfect for announcements, updates, or sharing relevant content with a specific group.
Normally, people need to have your number saved to receive your broadcast message. WhatsApp does this to prevent spam and keep things secure. But there’s a nifty little workaround!
Here’s how you can send broadcast messages to unsaved contacts:
- Create a broadcast list in WhatsApp. Go to the Chats tab, tap the three dots in the top-right corner, and select “New broadcast.”
- Instead of adding contacts, use the “Click to Chat” feature. Open your web browser and type in “wa.me/phoneNumber” (replace “phoneNumber” with the recipient’s actual number, including the country code). This will open a chat with that number in WhatsApp.
- Send an introductory message in the chat you just started. This is important because WhatsApp doesn’t let you send messages to people who haven’t received a message from you before.
- Go back to your broadcast list and tap on the list’s name. You’ll see an option to share the link – copy it!
- Paste the link into the “Click to Chat” conversation. This invites the unsaved contact to join your broadcast list.
- Once they join, you can send your broadcast message, and voila! It’ll be delivered to all participants, even if you don’t have their numbers saved. 🙌
Using broadcast lists for unsaved contacts has some awesome benefits:
- It’s super efficient – you can communicate with multiple people at once without creating a traditional group.
- It keeps things private – you can start a conversation without saving numbers, which is great for both the sender and the recipient.
- It helps you avoid being flagged as spam by sending an initial message and getting consent through the broadcast list link.
Just remember, while these workarounds are handy, it’s always important to respect people’s privacy and avoid sending unsolicited messages. Make sure your broadcasts are relevant, valuable, and most importantly, wanted by your recipients.