How to Send Your First Notification on Farmzz

Sending your first notification on Farmzz takes less than five minutes and puts your produce directly in front of every subscriber. This step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process so you can reach your customers the moment your harvest is ready.

Step 1 — Open the notification builder

Log in to your Farmzz dashboard and click the Notifications tab in the left sidebar. You will see a list of all your past notifications and a prominent "New notification" button at the top. Click it to open the notification builder. Farmzz offers two modes: a quick send mode for simple messages and a guided wizard that walks you through every option. If this is your first time, the wizard is the best choice because it ensures you do not miss anything important.

Step 2 — Write your message

Start with a clear, action-oriented opening line. Farmers who lead with availability ("Fresh strawberries are ready — come pick them this weekend!") see two to three times more engagement than generic greetings. Keep your message between 100 and 300 characters for SMS to avoid being split across multiple texts. For email notifications, you have more room, but the first sentence still matters most because it appears in the inbox preview.

Mention specific details your customers care about: what is available, when they can come, and any special pricing or limited quantities. Urgency drives action — phrases like "limited harvest" or "available until Saturday only" motivate customers to visit sooner rather than later.

Step 3 — Select your products

Below the message field, you will see your product catalog. Check the boxes next to each produce item you want to include in this notification. Farmzz automatically formats these into an attractive product list that shows the name, description, and photo of each item. Selecting products is optional but strongly recommended because subscribers can see exactly what is available at a glance, and it drives significantly more foot traffic compared to text-only messages.

Step 4 — Choose your recipients

By default, Farmzz sends your notification to all subscribers. If you have organized your subscribers into categories (for example, "Pick-your-own customers" or "Weekly regulars"), you can select specific groups instead. Targeted notifications typically get higher engagement because the message is more relevant to each group. You can also choose whether to send via SMS, email, or both — most farms find that sending both channels reaches the widest audience.

Step 5 — Preview and send

Before sending, Farmzz shows you a preview of exactly what your subscribers will receive. Review the message, the product list, and the recipient count. If everything looks good, hit Send. Your notification goes out immediately. Farmzz will show you real-time delivery stats so you can see how many people opened your message.

Tips for better notifications

Timing matters. The best times to send farm notifications are Tuesday through Thursday between 9 AM and 11 AM, or between 5 PM and 7 PM. These windows catch people planning their week or their evening errands. Avoid Monday mornings when inboxes are flooded and weekends when people are already out.

Be consistent. Farms that send one to two notifications per week build stronger subscriber habits. Your customers learn to expect your updates and look forward to them. Sending too rarely makes people forget they subscribed; sending too often leads to unsubscribes.

Include photos. Notifications with product photos get measurably higher click-through rates. A fresh basket of tomatoes or a crate of just-picked blueberries creates an emotional response that text alone cannot match. Make sure your product catalog has photos before you send.

Track what works. After each notification, check your delivery and open rates in the Farmzz dashboard. Over time, you will notice which messages, times, and products drive the most visits. Use that data to refine your approach every week.

Frequently asked questions

How many subscribers can I notify at once?

There is no limit on the number of subscribers per notification. Whether you have 50 or 5,000 subscribers, Farmzz sends to all of them in seconds. Your plan determines your total monthly sends — check our pricing page for details.

Can I schedule a notification for later?

Yes. In the notification builder, you can choose to send immediately or schedule for a specific date and time. This is useful when you want to write your message in the evening but send it the next morning when engagement is highest.

What if I make a mistake after sending?

SMS messages cannot be recalled once delivered, so always use the preview screen to double-check your content. If you need to send a correction, you can create a quick follow-up notification. Most subscribers appreciate the transparency.