# Messages

## 💬 Messages Page

The **Messages Page** allows you to communicate important updates or promotions to your customers. You can either display alerts on the sub-website or send emails directly to customer inboxes.

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On this page, you can:

* View a **list of previously sent messages**
* Create and send **new messages** using the **Send Message** button

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#### ➕ Sending a Message

Click the **Send Message** button to choose the type of message you want to send. There are two types:

**1. 🚨 Alert**

* Appears as a notification on the **online store**
* Customers will see this when they visit the store
* **Fields to fill:**
  * **Message body**
  * **Start Date & End Date** (when the alert is visible)
  * **Severity Level** (choose a color to represent the urgency or importance)

**2. 📧 Email**

* Sends a message directly to **customers’ email addresses**
* Great for announcements, newsletters, or personalized promotions
* **Fields to fill:**
  * **Subject**
  * **Message body**
  * **Target audience** (send to **all customers** or **selected customers** only)

> ✉️ If no messages have been sent yet, the page will appear empty until you create your first one.

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