What is Telegram Business?

Telegram Business is a set of exclusive features designed for enterprise users, currently tied to Telegram Premium—purchasing Premium automatically grants Business eligibility. Accessible via the “Telegram Business” button in the account Settings, key features include:

1. Business Hours & Location Display: Set clear operating hours visible in chat interfaces and showcase company addresses on maps for offline traffic.
2. Quick Replies & Auto-Responses: Preset common replies, auto-send welcome messages and “temporarily closed” notices to enhance customer service efficiency.
3. Dedicated Chat Links: Generate customized business chat URLs with click tracking for marketing analytics.
4. Customizable Chat Welcome Pages: Tailor initial chat screens with brand info, product introductions, or custom stickers to boost first impressions.
5. Integrated Smart Customer Service Bots: Create no-code/low-code chatbots for order management, info collection, and auto-replies, with CRM system integration.

Should I use it for customer service or selling products?

Telegram Business’ current limitations make it unsuitable for complex business needs:

1. No multi-user collaboration for team management.
2. Risk of blocked contacts unable to receive messages.
3. Lack of data logging for account issues or chat history.
4. Limited functionality for quick replies and auto-responses.
5. Insufficient advanced automation features.

Recommended alternative: Telegram Bots (e.g., OnlyTG Echo)

For robust customer service and sales, bots offer superior capabilities:

1. Multi-agent shift management for team collaboration.
2. Reliable message delivery without contact blockage risks.
3. Comprehensive logging of contact info, chat history, and data reports.
4. Powerful greeting messages and auto-responses, with keyword-triggered replies and button-embedded messages.

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Help docs: https://onlytg.io/help/onlytg-echo-help.html