How to Add a Delay Content Block in Manychat
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Adding a delay content block in Manychat allows you to pause your automation flow for a specified period before sending the next message. This can be useful for creating more natural conversations, allowing time for user actions, or scheduling messages at optimal times.
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Here's how to add a delay content block in Manychat
- Navigate to Automations
From your Manychat dashboard, locate and click the "Automation" option in the left sidebar. This will take you to a list of your existing automation flows.
- Choose an Automation
On the Automation page, select the specific automation you wish to edit by clicking on its name. This action will open the visual flow builder for that automation.
- Open the Flow Editor
Within the flow builder, click on the "Send Message" content block. This action will open a sidebar editor on the left, allowing you to modify the message's content and add new blocks.
- Add a Delay Block
In the message editor sidebar, scroll down until you find the "Delay" content block option. Click on it to insert a delay into your automation flow.
- Set the Delay Duration
After adding the delay block, click on it in the sidebar. A pop-up window will appear where you can adjust the delay time in seconds using the up and down arrows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A delay content block pauses your automation flow for a set amount of time. This helps create a more natural conversation pace, allows users time to respond, or schedules messages for specific intervals.
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