Create an Announcement

Create an Announcement

Announcements are one-way broadcast messages sent to every member of your current workspace (event or community). Use them for important updates that everyone needs to see — schedule changes, venue updates, last-minute instructions, or celebratory messages.

---

How to Get There

Home > Connect > + > New Announcement

1. Open the Velora app and tap Connect in the bottom navigation.
2. Tap the + floating action button.
3. Select New Announcement from the creation options.
4. The Create Announcement screen opens.

---

Composing Your Announcement

Title

Type a clear, attention-grabbing title. This is what recipients see first in their announcement feed.

• Keep it under 60 characters for best display
• Be specific: “Venue Changed to Taj Palace” is better than “Important Update”
• The title field is required

Content

Write the full body of your announcement below the title. Include all the details your audience needs.

• Use clear, actionable language
• Include dates, times, and locations if relevant
• The content field is required — you cannot send an empty announcement

Tip

For a college alumni reunion, structure your announcement like this: Title “Reunion Venue Confirmed — ITC Grand Bharat” and include the full address, parking details, and timing in the body. Alumni appreciate having all details in one place rather than scattered across WhatsApp messages.

---

Sending the Announcement

1. Review your title and content carefully — announcements cannot be edited after sending.
2. Tap the Send button in the top-right corner.
3. A loading indicator appears while the announcement is being delivered.
4. On success, you see a “Announcement sent” confirmation and are redirected back.
5. On failure, an error message appears — tap Send again to retry.

Next Best Action

After sending the announcement, switch to the Announcements tab to verify it appears correctly. Then share the event workspace invite link with any new guests so they receive future announcements automatically.

---

Tips for Effective Announcements

Do	Avoid
Use specific, actionable titles	Vague titles like “Please Read” or “FYI”
Include all relevant details in one message	Sending multiple follow-up corrections
Time your announcement for when members are likely online	Sending at odd hours (avoid late night)
Reserve announcements for truly important updates	Using announcements for casual chat

Tip

For a Diwali corporate party, send the first announcement 2 weeks before (“Save the Date — Diwali Celebration on Nov 1”) and the final details announcement 2 days before with venue address, dress code, and parking info. Two clear announcements are better than five scattered updates.

---

What to Do Next

Goal	Where to Go
View all sent announcements	Announcements
Return to messaging hub	Messaging Home
Send personalised invitations	Create an Invitation
Manage your community	Communities List

---

Related Articles

• Announcements
• Messaging Home
• Create an Invitation
• Invitation List
• Communities List

---

Troubleshooting

The Send button is disabled. Both the title and content fields must be filled in. Check that neither field is empty or contains only whitespace.

The announcement failed to send. Check your internet connection and try again. If the error persists, ensure you have admin or organiser permissions in the current workspace.

I sent the announcement to the wrong workspace. Announcements cannot be deleted after sending. Before composing, always verify the workspace name shown in the header at the top of the Connect screen. Switch workspaces before creating the announcement if needed.