Why this matters
Alerts only work if diners opt in.
Most guests will not hunt for a settings page. Give them a simple reason at the moment they already trust your menu.
What a good ask looks like
- Promise something specific: specials, nearby, or order updates
- Ask after value, not before the first dish view
- Keep the button label plain: Get alerts or Alerts on
- Never make opt-in feel required to read the menu
Example: subscriber growth
Insights
TTMenus Insights
Last 30 days
Alerts · Subscribers
- Alert subscribers214+48 vs previous
- New this period48
- Menu views2,416
- Subscribe rate2.0%
How new subscribers found you
| Path | New subscribers |
|---|---|
| Menu Alerts button | 29 |
| Shared specials link | 12 |
| After order flow | 7 |
Recommendation
Ask where attention already isMost opt-ins came from the menu itself. Keep the Alerts control easy to find, and mention it in every WhatsApp reply that shares the menu link.
Practical places to ask
- WhatsApp auto-reply and staff replies
- Instagram bio and story stickers that open the live menu
- Printed QR on tables that land on the menu, not a PDF
- After someone taps a popular dish or promotion
Data to decisions
| What you notice | What to do |
|---|---|
| Lots of menu views, few subscribers | Make the Alerts ask visible above the fold on mobile |
| Subscribers rise only on promo days | Keep a soft ongoing ask, not only during campaigns |
| People unsubscribe quickly | Send less often and match topics they chose |
The takeaway
Opt-in is a product moment.
- Give a clear benefit
- Ask once they are already browsing
- Send them to the live TTMenus menu every time
