Available Channels
| Channel | Best For | Engagement | Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich content, newsletters, detailed offers | High | Low | Available | |
| SMS | Urgent messages, time-sensitive offers | Very High | Medium | Available |
| Conversational, support, order updates | Very High | Medium | Available | |
| Push | Real-time alerts, app engagement | Medium | Very Low | Coming Soon |
| Voice | Outbound calls, audio campaigns | High | High | Coming Soon |
Channel Comparison
Reach and Engagement
| Metric | SMS | Push | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Rate | 20-30% | 95%+ | 90%+ | 40-60% |
| Click Rate | 2-5% | 15-20% | 20-30% | 5-10% |
| Response Time | Hours | Minutes | Minutes | Instant |
| Content Length | Unlimited | 160 chars | Moderate | 200 chars |
Content Capabilities
| Feature | SMS | Push | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich HTML | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Images | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | Limited |
| Buttons | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Links | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Personalization | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Two-Way | Limited | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Channel Strategy
When to Use Each Channel
Email is ideal for:- Welcome sequences and onboarding
- Newsletters and content
- Detailed product announcements
- Rich promotional campaigns
- Receipts and order confirmations
- Time-sensitive offers (flash sales)
- Appointment reminders
- Shipping notifications
- Two-factor authentication
- Urgent alerts
- Customer support conversations
- Order status updates
- Personal shopping assistance
- Interactive product recommendations
- Markets with high WhatsApp usage
- Real-time app engagement
- Price drop alerts
- Back-in-stock notifications
- Location-based offers
- Event reminders
Multi-Channel Best Practices
Cross-Channel Coordination- Consistent messaging: Maintain brand voice across channels
- Frequency management: Don’t overwhelm with messages on multiple channels
- Channel preferences: Respect customer channel preferences when known
- Fallback strategy: Have backup channels if primary fails
| Channel | Recommended Max |
|---|---|
| 3-4 per week | |
| SMS | 1-2 per week |
| 2-3 per week | |
| Push | 1-2 per day |
Setting Up Channels
Each channel requires configuration before use. Navigate to Settings → Channels to set up.Quick Setup Checklist
Email Setup
Email Setup
- Add sender email address
- Verify sending domain
- Configure DNS records (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
- Complete domain authentication
- Send test email
SMS Setup
SMS Setup
- Connect SMS provider account
- Configure sender ID or number
- Verify compliance with regulations
- Set up opt-out handling
- Send test SMS
WhatsApp Setup
WhatsApp Setup
- Connect WhatsApp Business account
- Verify business information
- Submit message templates for approval
- Configure webhook for responses
- Test template sending
Push Setup
Push Setup
- Configure mobile app integration
- Add Firebase/APNs credentials
- Set up push notification service
- Test push delivery
Voice Setup (Coming Soon)
Voice Setup (Coming Soon)
AI-powered outbound voice calls for campaigns. The AI will automatically place calls with audio playback. Configuration details will be available when this channel launches.
Channel Status
View channel health from the Channels settings page:| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Connected | Channel is configured and working |
| Pending | Awaiting verification or approval |
| Error | Configuration issue needs attention |
| Disabled | Channel is turned off |
Compliance Considerations
Each channel has specific compliance requirements:Email (CAN-SPAM, GDPR)
- Include unsubscribe link
- Honor opt-out requests within 10 days
- Include physical address
- Clear sender identification
SMS (TCPA, CTIA)
- Obtain explicit consent
- Include opt-out instructions
- Comply with quiet hours
- Register with carrier registries
- Use approved templates for outbound
- Respond within 24-hour window
- Follow WhatsApp Business policies
- Don’t send promotional content without opt-in
Push
- Respect system notification settings
- Provide value in every notification
- Allow granular preferences
- Don’t abuse notification permissions
Next Steps
Email Setup
Configure your email sending infrastructure
SMS Setup
Set up SMS messaging capabilities
WhatsApp Setup
Connect WhatsApp Business
Push Setup
Configure push notifications
Voice channel is coming soon. It will support AI-powered outbound voice calls with automatic audio playback for campaigns.
