New Status Posted
How to Use the “New Status Posted” Event in Botassium
WhatsApp status updates (also called stories) are a subtle but powerful way for users to express interest, promote something, or share updates. With the “New Status Posted” event in Botassium, you can automate actions whenever a contact posts a new WhatsApp status.
This tutorial explains how to use this event to track status activity and respond in meaningful ways.
What is the “New Status Posted” Event?
The New Status Posted node is an event trigger that activates whenever a contact shares a new WhatsApp status/story post.
This allows you to:
Monitor engagement of your audience
Track lead activity
Trigger personalized follow-ups when someone becomes active
How to Set It Up
Navigate to Automations
Go to the Automations section of your Botassium dashboard.Create or Edit a Flow
Choose the automation where you want to respond to new status updates.Add the “New Status Posted” Event Node
Drag it from the Events section into your flow.Connect to Action Nodes
Depending on your use case, you can:Log the event
Send a private reply (if appropriate)
Trigger a sequence to re-engage the user
Notify your team of key status updates
Example Use Case
You’re running a campaign and want to know which leads are still active. When someone posts a new status:
The New Status Posted event is triggered
The contact is tagged as “active”
An internal alert is sent to your sales team
The lead enters a follow-up flow with a special offer or reminder
This event is supported on WhatsApp, and is especially useful in lead qualification, re-engagement workflows, campaign tracking, and audience monitoring, where status updates can signal interest or activity.
