How To Tag and Mention All Members in WeChat Group Chats

WeChat is the most popular messaging app in China, with over 1 billion monthly active users. Group chats are a key feature of WeChat, allowing users to communicate with multiple contacts at once. As a group chat owner or admin, you may want to tag or mention all members to notify them about important updates. Here’s how to do it.

Tagging Individual Members

To tag an individual member in a WeChat group:

  1. Type @ followed by the member’s name or WeChat ID
  2. Select the member’s name when it pops up
  3. The tagged member will receive a notification

For example:

@John Smith

John Smith will receive a notification that he was mentioned.

Sending a Group Notice

To notify ALL members in a WeChat group:

On Android

  1. Open the WeChat group
  2. Tap the group icon (two heads) in the top right
  3. Select “Group Notice”
  4. Type your message
  5. Tap “Done”
  6. Tap “Post”

All members will receive a notification as if they were individually mentioned.

On iPhone/iPad

  1. Open the WeChat group
  2. Tap the group icon (two figureheads) in top right
  3. Select “Group Notice”
  4. Type your message
  5. Tap “Done”
  6. Tap “Post” in the pop-up

Formatting Group Notices

You can format group notices to make them more visually appealing:

  • Bold or italic text
  • Bullet points
  • # Headers
  • Links
  • Code blocks

For example:

# New Product Launch

We are excited to announce the launch of our new product! 

Key features:

- **2x faster** than previous model 
- *Half the cost* of competitors
- Sleek, modern design

Visit our [website](https://www.example.com) to learn more and purchase. Use code LAUNCH20 to get 20% off your first order!

Let me know if you have any questions.

Formatting group notices helps them stand out and increases engagement.

Best Practices

Here are some best practices when mentioning members or sending group notices:

  • Be relevant and add value for members
  • Keep it short and concise
  • Use formatting to make it visually appealing
  • Personalize messages when possible
  • Avoid overusing @mentions or spamming the group

Following these best practices will ensure your messages are well received rather than seen as a nuisance.

Automating Group Notices

Manually sending group notices or mentioning members can be time consuming. Fortunately, there are tools to automate this process:

  • WeTool Pro allows automated scheduled messages, Q&As, and more.
  • Bot Orange focuses on customer service automation.
  • WalktheChat provides analysis on group member preferences.

Automation helps conserve time and resources while still engaging your audience.

Driving Engagement

Besides group notices, there are other creative ways to boost WeChat group engagement:

  • Polls and voting to spark discussion
  • Quizzes make learning interactive
  • Rewards for participation

Experiment to see what resonates most with your members.

High engagement leads to greater member retention and makes your group more lively and valuable.

Key Takeaways

  • Tag individual members by typing @name
  • Notify all members with Group Notices
  • Format notices for increased engagement
  • Automate messages to save time
  • Experiment with creative engagement tactics

Using WeChat group features effectively helps facilitate member communication and participation. Follow these tips to take your WeChat group engagement to the next level!