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How-To Create Your Own Broadcast Channel on Telegram

With over 500 million active users and a wide range of features, Telegram has become one of the most popular messaging platforms for personal and professional communication. One of the standout features of Telegram is its ability to create broadcast channels, allowing you to send messages to a large number of subscribers. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of creating your own broadcast channel on Telegram, enabling you to reach and engage with your audience effectively.

Step 1: Install Telegram and Create an Account
If you haven’t already, start by downloading the Telegram app on your preferred device (available for Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS). Once installed, open the app and follow the prompts to create your Telegram account. Enter your phone number, verify it through an SMS code, and set up your profile.

Step 2: Access the “New Channel” Option
Once you’re logged in, you’ll be directed to the Telegram home screen. To create a broadcast channel, tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) located in the top-left corner. From the menu, select “New Channel” or “New Group” depending on your device. Note that in the context of this guide, we’ll be focusing on creating a broadcast channel.

Step 3: Set Up Your Channel Details
After selecting “New Channel,” you’ll be prompted to choose between a public or private channel. Public channels are discoverable through search and anyone can join, while private channels require an invitation link to join. Select your preferred option based on your needs.

Next, enter a name and a description for your channel. Make sure the name is catchy and reflects the content or purpose of your channel. The description should provide a brief overview of what subscribers can expect. You can also add a channel picture to make it visually appealing.

Step 4: Customize Channel Settings
Once you’ve set up the basic details, you’ll be taken to the channel settings page. Here, you can fine-tune various aspects of your channel:

  • Add administrators: If you’re not the sole owner or administrator of the channel, you can invite other users to manage the channel with you. Select the “Add Admin” option and choose the appropriate contacts from your Telegram contacts list.
  • Edit channel information: If you want to modify the channel name, description, or picture, you can do so by tapping on the “Edit” button beside each respective field.
  • Configure channel privacy: You can decide whether to enable or disable comments in your channel. This allows you to maintain the flow of information without engaging in discussions.

Step 5: Start Broadcasting Messages
With your channel settings in place, you’re ready to start broadcasting messages to your subscribers. Simply tap on the “Add a Message” option at the bottom of the channel screen, type your message, and hit the send button. Your message will be instantly delivered to all subscribers of your channel.

Step 6: Promote and Grow Your Channel
Creating a channel is just the beginning. To grow your subscriber base, you need to promote your channel effectively. Here are a few strategies you can employ:

  • Share your channel link: Telegram provides you with a unique channel link. Use this link to promote your channel on other social media platforms, websites, forums, or through personal invitations.
  • Engage with your audience: Encourage your subscribers to provide feedback, ask questions, or suggest topics for future messages. Engaging with your audience will foster a sense of community and increase subscriber loyalty.
  • Consistency is key: Regularly send out valuable and engaging content to keep your subscribers interested. Maintain a consistent posting schedule, whether it’s daily, weekly, or monthly.

Conclusion:
Creating a broadcast channel on Telegram is a powerful way to reach and engage with your audience effectively. By following the step-by-step guide outlined in this blog post, you can set up your own channel, customize its settings, and start broadcasting messages to your subscribers. Remember to promote your channel actively and provide valuable content to encourage growth and maintain an active and loyal subscriber base. Happy broadcasting!

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How-To Create a Broadcast List on WhatsApp

WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps worldwide, known for its ease of use and extensive features. One of the standout features is the ability to create a broadcast list, which allows you to send a single message to multiple contacts without having to create a group. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to create a broadcast list on WhatsApp.

Step 1: Launch WhatsApp:
Ensure that you have the latest version of WhatsApp installed on your device. Locate the WhatsApp icon on your home screen or app drawer and tap on it to launch the application.

Step 2: Access the Chats Tab:
Once you’re in WhatsApp, you’ll be on the “Chats” tab by default. If you are on a different tab, such as “Status” or “Calls,” simply tap on the “Chats” tab at the bottom of the screen.

Step 3: Open the Broadcast List Menu:
In the top-right corner of the Chats screen, you will find a three-dot menu icon. Tap on it to open the menu options.

Step 4: Select “New Broadcast”:
From the menu options, select the “New Broadcast” option. This will take you to the broadcast list creation page.

Step 5: Add Contacts to the Broadcast List:
On the broadcast list creation page, you will see a search bar at the top. Begin typing the names of the contacts you wish to add to the list. WhatsApp will automatically suggest contacts based on your input. Tap on the desired contacts to add them to the list. You can select as many contacts as you want.

Step 6: Create the Broadcast List:
After selecting the desired contacts, tap on the checkmark or “Next” button (depending on your device) located at the bottom-right corner of the screen. This will create the broadcast list and take you to the broadcast list chat screen.

Step 7: Send a Message:
In the broadcast list chat screen, you can compose a message just like you would in a regular chat. Type your message in the text input field and tap on the send button (typically represented by a paper plane icon) to send the message. The message will be delivered to all the contacts in the broadcast list individually.

Step 8: Manage the Broadcast List:
To manage the broadcast list, you can tap on the broadcast list name at the top of the chat screen. This will take you to the broadcast list information page, where you can edit the list name, add or remove contacts, or delete the broadcast list entirely.

Conclusion:
Creating a broadcast list on WhatsApp is a convenient way to send a single message to multiple contacts simultaneously, without the need to create a group. By following the step-by-step guide outlined in this article, you can easily create and manage your own broadcast lists on WhatsApp. Whether you want to share updates with a large group of friends or send out important information to colleagues, the broadcast list feature can save you time and effort while keeping your messages personal and relevant.

Get Your Very Own Digital Business Card!Providing you with a digital business card that can be shared to an unlimited number of people and shared on all of your social media and messengers.
- The easiest way to share your contact details
- There’s no...

Get Your Very Own Digital Business Card!

Providing you with a digital business card that can be shared to an unlimited number of people and shared on all of your social media and messengers.

- The easiest way to share your contact details
- There’s no need to travel to places to hand out your card
- You don’t run out of cards; share your digital business card an unlimited number of times
- Your digital card can be easily forwarded by someone you sent it to, to their own contacts
- Show off your business products/services
- List all of your (unlimited) social media links
- One click get directions to your shop or office
- Works on all social media and messenger platforms such as WhatsApp and Facebook
- There is no app to download
- The person you send your digital card to does not need to be logged in to any account to view your card
- One click download of your contact details to the receivers phone
- Save money on printing and reprinting of traditional business cards
- Printed cards cannot be updated after handing out; whereas a digital card can be updated at any time

To Apply visit BCard.lk

Example: https://bcard.lk/acewebmaster

Ban Paid Foreign Software Licenses in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka has had a terrible economic down-turn due to completely incompetent governance thus far.
A key point which we believe has not been raised by the past ministers of technology is the amount of...

Ban Paid Foreign Software Licenses in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has had a terrible economic down-turn due to completely incompetent governance thus far.

A key point which we believe has not been raised by the past ministers of technology is the amount of dollars this country spends on software licenses.

If the the following two software are taken as examples:

  1. Microsoft Windows
    It is shipped with a vast number of laptop computers (but not all; which we will come back to later in this article).
    According to sources on the internet such as TechRadar, each license costs between USD 50/- (approx. LKR 18,000/-) to USD 140/- (approx. LKR 50,000/-).
  2. Microsoft Office
    It is thought to students at primary level upwards therefore almost all businesses/firms purchase Microsoft Office licenses for every single one of their laptop/computer users. There of-course is the argument that Microsoft Office is thought in schools because companies use it; isn’t this a chicken and egg situation?
    It has two payment versions, according to Microsoft themselves, each license of the lifetime version (you pay once for life) costs each user USD 440/- while most businesses opt for the monthly subscription version which ranges from USD 6/- per person per month to USD 57/- per person per month. While the family subscription version costs roughly USD 1.5/- per user per month.

According to WorldTopExports.com the 2nd highest imported product in Sri Lanka is “machinery including computers” costing roughly 1.7 billion US dollars per year.

Sri Lanka having a population of roughly 22 million of which roughly 15 million are aged 15 or over; of which roughly 8 million are economically active and roughly 2 million are students.

If we leave out the rest (12 million) and just take this (8+2=) 10 million into account, meaning we assume that Sri Lanka uses at least 10 million* laptops or computers, we have roughly spent a minimum of 500 million US dollars just for a Windows operating system over the span of roughly 5 years (considering that the average lifespan of a laptop is 5 years); which totals to 100 million US dollars PER YEAR!

If we consider the same 10 million users were to obtain a lifetime license of Microsoft Office the country would have spent 4,400 million US dollars although this is unlikely. Instead let us assume that 8 million pays USD 6 per month and 2 million pays USD 1.5 per month; this in total IS COSTING OUR COUNTRY 51 million US dollars PER MONTH!

What you can do about it as a citizen of this country:

  1. As was mentioned in example 1 above: there are laptops available for purchase with a DOS operating system, or in other words it has no Windows Operating System installed. Purchase only these! If the laptop comes with a Windows operating system (aka Windows OS, Windows 10, Windows 11), you are paying for Windows as well! Go for the cheaper laptop that has no Windows. Linux is a free operating system that has been around and been improved on by free software enthusiasts and alike for over a decade! Linux can also be completely customized according to how you like to use your computer, therefore I suggest you find a tech support friend/professional and ask him/her to install Linux onto your new laptop. If you do not know of anyone who can do it, please feel free to contact this Linux Expert. Ask yourself this: would you rather spend an extra 50 dollars to import a product that you are “comfortable with” or would you rather help your fellow national citizen to make a living by getting technical help in learning something new that you would most likely get the hang of within a month and honestly will most likely find easier to use in the long run. The only exception to recommending a Linux laptop is if your profession involves multi-media creativity, in which case at the moment a Mac laptop is your best option (although we do use Linux).
  2. There are plenty of free alternatives to the paid Microsoft Office such as:
    - Microsoft Office Online (the free version, needs internet, works on Windows and Linux laptops),
    - Google Docs (needs internet, has collaboration tools, works on Windows and Linux laptops),
    - LibreOffice (can use it offline and is developed by the community, works on Windows and Linux laptops),
    - Kingsoft WPS Office (can use it offline, works on Windows and Linux laptops) and
    - OnlyOffice (can use it offline, works on Windows and Linux laptops and is the closest to Microsoft Office).
    From the software above two are recommended by Ace Webmaster: LibreOffice and OnlyOffice; however, OnlyOffice is more suited for those who are used to Microsoft Office BUT we believe that LibreOffice is what should be used by schools to teach new generations.
  3. Push our government to ban these foreign licensed software and promote open-source software and local software development.
  4. If you are a Publisher or YouTuber, consider creating content on how to use LibreOffice in the Sinhala and Tamil languages; give us a shout-out by tagging @AceWebmaster in your social media posts and we will push those content on our social media as well!

Conclusion

I’m sure there are some of you who will rather stick to what you know even at the expense of your country and its poor who suffer daily. But we urge you not to dismiss Linux before giving it a try; as long as the technician who is installing it for you knows what he/she is doing, you are sure to find it by-far easier to use than any version of Windows. Also, those of you who use Microsoft Teams, need not worry since Microsoft themselves distribute a Linux version of the Microsoft Teams software.

Notes:
* If there are accurate reports on the number of laptops sold each year, please share it with us at @AceWebmaster so that we can update this post and ourselves as well.

Free Sri Lankan News Alerts on TelegramWe have featured the internationally used privacy focused messaging app Telegram a number of times before, and we most likely will feature it again soon with the number of new features that are rapidly being...

Free Sri Lankan News Alerts on Telegram

We have featured the internationally used privacy focused messaging app Telegram a number of times before, and we most likely will feature it again soon with the number of new features that are rapidly being added to this marvel.

However, ‘this’ article, is to bring to your attention something that we at AceWebmaster.com have created inside the Telegram app and have found it to be useful, therefore we have decided to share it with all of you Telegram users in Sri Lanka too.

Now available on Telegram is News aggregated from multiple recognized Sri Lankan news networks. We have 3 separate news channels on Telegram; one for each main language in the country; listed below:

සිංහල - t.me/LkaNewsSinhala

English - t.me/LkaNewsEnglish

தமிழ் - t.me/LkaNewsTamil

To avoid disturbing you each time a news item is released, these alerts will be collected and sent to you at an interval of every 4 hours. You have the option of subscribing to either one or more channels and choose to either enable/disable (mute) notifications from each channel individually.

Choosing to mute our channel(s) will allow you to read all of the news you have left unread at a time of your choosing without being disturbed by noisy alerts during the day/night.

If you are already a Telegram user we urge you to check out another free to use Telegram creation of ours which we featured previously at https://posts.acewebmaster.com/tagged/BCard.lk

A Helping Hand Amid Sri-Lanka’s Fuel CrisisTo help with the fuel & gas shortage that we are currently facing, we have temporarily altered our location based job vacancy groups to promote helping each other find out where there currently is fuel or...

A Helping Hand Amid Sri-Lanka’s Fuel Crisis

To help with the fuel & gas shortage that we are currently facing, we have temporarily altered our location based job vacancy groups to promote helping each other find out where there currently is fuel or gas in your respective district.

There are 25 separate groups on Telegram; one for each district (click on the corresponding link to go to that particular group):

Ampara (අම්පාර) - https://t.me/+gT7cQ5LDyxQwMTZl
Auradhapura (අනුරාධපුර) - https://t.me/+I8y2jcqJ_xZhOGRl
Badulla (බදුල්ල) - https://t.me/+y4o7vm1D2JliMGU1
Batticaloa (මඩකලපුව) - https://t.me/+LypBg739tqIwMzdl
Colombo (කොළඹ) - https://t.me/+Gm9rKHJ5UH4wZjM1
Galle (ගාල්ල) - https://t.me/+MLrtEOvtN7NhYjFl
Gampaha (ගම්පහ) - https://t.me/+7IcyZCdiM3czMjZl
Hambantota (හම්බන්තොට) - https://t.me/+fx1CO4fXdQw2MTc9
Jaffna (යාපනය) - https://t.me/+kh9rzIA0FDJhNGQ9
Kalutara (කළුතර) - https://t.me/+9l1kOgaL3ww2NmFl
Kandy (මහනුවර) - https://t.me/+Wffr2imCcuZlZjM1
Kegalle (කෑගල්ල) - https://t.me/+et8zwu_Y1Yc0ZGE1
Kilinochchi (කිලිනොච්චි) - https://t.me/+dHZczox_r6NhMjVl
Kurunegala (කුරුණෑගල) - https://t.me/+gb1diK0KNGs0ZWVl
Mannar (මන්නාරම) - https://t.me/+sLLnxyEoxik3NmU1
Matale (මාතලේ) - https://t.me/+M0eNBJbKrkY1MGU1
Matara (මාතර) - https://t.me/+rclgxU5YY3w3MzRl
Monaragala (මොනරාගල) - https://t.me/+EESur_yk4wI0ZDY1
Mullaitivu (මුලතිව්) - https://t.me/+d6fGas7uZKwzMzRl
Nuwara Eliya (නුවරඑළිය) - https://t.me/+SY1EL_e5E-9mMGZl
Polonnaruwa (පොළොන්නරුව) - https://t.me/+KXCOz96zQ4plMTE9
Puttalam (පුත්තලම) - https://t.me/+KCktDjXKjFYxYmQ1
Ratnapura (රත්නපුරය) - https://t.me/+Hkl7Rz4Ec94xOTA1
Trincomalee (ත්රිකුණාමලය) - https://t.me/+H4QcT9uXlWpjZWFl
Vavuniya (වවුනියාව) - https://t.me/+atIGtdtsW_BiM2M1

IMPORTANT: ADS & SPAM posts will not be tolerated; ALL spammers will be removed and banned.

These groups can hold more members than WhatsApp, so please forward this message to your WhatsApp and Facebook friends as well; the more active people we have in the group, the more informed each of us will be.

Your Phone Is Now Your Business Card Holder!Tired of looking for a business card in that pile of business cards over the years?
Or maybe you just can’t be bothered with collecting business cards and you save every number you get in your phone, only...

Your Phone Is Now Your Business Card Holder!

Tired of looking for a business card in that pile of business cards over the years?

Or maybe you just can’t be bothered with collecting business cards and you save every number you get in your phone, only to find out that the last status update of yours has even reached people you hardly know.

BCard.lk now gives you easy access to 9 categories of service oriented business cards that can be easily accessed within the popular messaging app: Telegram. These cards can be filtered within the Telegram Desktop or Mobile App using hashtags and Telegrams built in search features!

To make things even simpler, create a folder in Telegram move all nine categories of business cards to that one folder making your business card collection easy to locate in future.

AceWebmaster.com Changing The Way We Work!Our ancestors used to have their profession in their own homes or some-place nearby within the vicinity of where they lived. Somehow over time this has changed; probably due to the fact that transport evolved...

AceWebmaster.com Changing The Way We Work!

Our ancestors used to have their profession in their own homes or some-place nearby within the vicinity of where they lived. Somehow over time this has changed; probably due to the fact that transport evolved and it became easier to travel further distances in a shorter period of time. Trading also made it so that job opportunities were more likely closer to ports and people moved to those locations making those areas more densely populated eventually turning them into metropolis’.

But with the dawn of the internet, people were once again given the opportunity to limit themselves from unnecessary travel, and work from home where possible. Yet it’s been more than a decade and the majority are still stuck in a dying way of life. However it seems, mankind has now forced this upon themselves by creating a pandemic out of negligence (or intent; it’s still up-to debate).

To ease this transition we at Ace Webmaster are dedicated in using modern technology to help people find work opportunities closer to home. With this mind-frame we are proud to produce location based groups on Telegram Messenger where vacancies can be posted for FREE making it easier for people in the area to apply for it.

We do not believe that location should have an effect on the pay level though; skill is skill and a higher skill level deserves a higher pay no matter your location.

The following groups are currently available on Telegram and will be expanding gradually:

Update May 20th, 2022 - We have expanded our groups to 25; one per district as follows:

Podcasts Are Radio 2.0In this article we will be looking at 3 popular questions that surround podcasts.
• What is a podcast?
• How do I listen to a podcast?
• How do I automatically get notified of new episodes of a podcast?
What is a podcast?It...

Podcasts Are Radio 2.0

In this article we will be looking at 3 popular questions that surround podcasts.

  1. What is a podcast?
  2. How do I listen to a podcast?
  3. How do I automatically get notified of new episodes of a podcast?

What is a podcast?

It varies from podcast to podcast but is generally either an audio talk-show, an audio blog, an audio documentary, an audio news channel such as SportCast.news/listen or even something completely different such as CricketOnTheGo.com/listen. It is kind of like listening to the radio, except you get to listen to content that you Love at a time that is most convenient to you. It is mostly listened to while doing something else such as jogging or taking in a scenery or even while on the bus/subway. It is also kind of like YouTube but a podcast doesn’t compel you to give up all of your other day-to-day work and sit in front of a screen.

How do I listen to a podcast?

First off, the term Podcast is actually a joining of iPod and Broadcast. Podcasting started as mostly an independent way for individuals to get their message out there and build a community of people with similar interests. And since the usage of iPods soon transitioned into smart phones, the majority of podcasts are listened to on mobile devices; but of-course can also be listened to on laptops and PCs.

To listen to a podcast, click on the “Listen On” button such as the ones below and you will be directed to that particular podcast on the app you clicked on.

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Once on the page that you are directed to, you may scroll through the list of “episodes” (that’s what each audio file is called in a podcast) and click on the play button next to it.

The 3 apps exampled above are currently the 3 biggest podcasting apps out there but are only 3 out of a very many podcast apps. Please feel free to download other podcast apps from your particular device manufacturer’s app store and stick with the one you like the most.

How do I automatically get notified of new “episodes” of a podcast?

To do this you need to look for the “Subscribe” button on the particular podcast app that you use and make sure it shows “Subscribed” while you are on the page of the podcast that you want to subscribe to. Also very importantly, almost all podcast apps allow you to subscribe to podcasts for FREE!