> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.whatsable.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Message Templates

> Learn how to use and manage message templates in Notifier by WhatsAble

# Message Templates

Message templates are pre-approved message formats that you can use to send WhatsApp messages to your customers.

## Template Types

### Text Templates

```json theme={null}
{
  "name": "welcome_message",
  "language": "en",
  "category": "UTILITY",
  "components": [
    {
      "type": "BODY",
      "text": "Welcome to {{company}}! We're excited to have you on board, {{name}}."
    }
  ]
}
```

### Media Templates

```json theme={null}
{
  "name": "product_announcement",
  "language": "en",
  "category": "MARKETING",
  "components": [
    {
      "type": "HEADER",
      "format": "IMAGE",
      "example": {
        "header_url": ["https://example.com/image.jpg"]
      }
    },
    {
      "type": "BODY",
      "text": "Check out our new product: {{product_name}}! Only {{price}} for a limited time."
    },
    {
      "type": "BUTTON",
      "sub_type": "URL",
      "index": "0",
      "parameters": [
        {
          "type": "text",
          "text": "Shop Now"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
```

## Template Management

### Creating Templates

1. Go to the Templates section in your dashboard
2. Click "Create New Template"
3. Choose the template type
4. Add your content and variables
5. Submit for approval

### Template Variables

* Use `{{variable_name}}` syntax
* Variables are case-sensitive
* Maximum 10 variables per template
* Supported types: text, currency, date, time

### Best Practices

* Keep templates concise
* Use clear variable names
* Test templates before submission
* Monitor template performance
* Update templates regularly

## Template Analytics

Track your template performance:

* Delivery rates
* Response rates
* Conversion rates
* User engagement
* Error rates

## Next Steps

* Learn about [Automation](/guides/notifier/advanced/automation)
* Explore [Analytics](/guides/notifier/advanced/analytics)
* Check out our [API Reference](/api-reference/notifier)
* Read our [Getting Started](/guides/notifier/getting-started) guide