Button-Style Template Messages ππ
What are Button-Style Template Messages?
Kittychatβs Auto DM supports two message formats:
π Plain text messages
π Button-Style Template Messages
Button-Style Template Messages allow you to deliver rich, interactive messages with images and buttonsβmaking your Auto DMs more engaging and conversion-friendly.
Whatβs Inside a Button-Style Template? π§©
Each button-style template message can include:
πΌοΈ A square-shaped image
π·οΈ Title and subtitle
π Up to 3 buttons per message
Each button can trigger:
A text response
A text response with a link
Or direct link navigation (if no text is included)
π If a button contains only a link, clicking it will send the user directly to that link.
Carousel Support (Up to 10 Cards) π
You can add up to 10 button-style template messages and display them as a carousel in:
Auto DM
Inbox Starters
Persistent Menu
This format is perfect for:
π½οΈ Restaurant menus
ποΈ Product catalogs
ποΈ Service categories
π Multi-option guides
Follower-Only Content Control π
Button-style templates allow you to check the userβs follower status before showing content:
β If the user follows the account
β The button displays the linked message normallyπ« If the user does NOT follow the account
β The button shows a message such as:
βPlease follow me first to see this message.β
π― Why this matters
This feature not only protects exclusive content but also helps you effectively increase followers by encouraging users to follow your account in order to unlock messages, coupons, or special offers.
Personalized Messages with Placeholders β¨
You can insert placeholders such as:
[username]β Automatically inserts the userβs name or Instagram username
This makes your Auto DMs feel more personal and human, even at scale.
Plan Availability πΌ
π Button-Style Template Messages are available on the Pro plan and above.