If your ad is still under review, how long should you wait for it to pass moderation?

Usually, it’s just a few days or less, but it can take longer. The longest I’ve waited was almost three weeks.

❗️Important to note:
Moderation time depends on Telegram’s system, not your ad. However, if it’s your first ad or you’ve recently changed your Telegram channel name, the process may take longer.

Check your ad status (see on the picture):
— "In Review" means you just have to wait.
— "Declined," "Active," or "On Hold" appear after review.

If your ad has been under review for an unusually long time, you can try contacting support. However, in 99.99% of cases, support won’t reply. You just need to wait for the status to change.

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I was interviewed by The New York Times!☝️

We talked about business on Telegram, especially about growing Telegram channels and making money on them.

You can read the full article here (access it for free from your phone using Telegram’s in-app browser).


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Your ads were declined❌❌❌. What should you do?

You can fix this situation.

1. Read the notification from moderators about why the ad destination was rejected. It's usually inside the ad (see the photo above).

2. Correct your ad – fix it according to the moderators' feedback.

3. Every time you make an ad, follow the Ad Policies and Guidelines so that your ads won't be declined in the future.

Example:

One of the reasons why an ad can be declined: Ad destinations must have quality, original content and provide a proper user experience.

To solve this problem:

— Change the "URL you want to promote" from a general channel link to a specific post in your Telegram channel (introduction post, the most useful post, or one that reflects the essence of your channel, etc.).

Example: I changed the link from t.me/t_tutorial to t.me/t_tutorial/92.

AND/OR

— Work on the description of your channel and the quality of your content to improve them.

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How to contact Telegram support? 📱

In case you run into any issues, here’s a handy list of Telegram support bots, emails and other contact details:


General Support:
— support@telegram.org
— FAQ Telegram
— Telegram support page

Telegram Volunteer Support:
— Go to Settings > Ask a Question > Chat (as shown in the picture).
— +42400

Account issues:
— Check Account Ban Status: @spambot
— Login Issues: sms@telegram.org
— Account Recovery (for restoring your account): recover@telegram.org
— Security Questions (issues with account security): security@telegram.org

Support for Mini App and Bot Developers:
— @BotSupport

Wallet Support Team (support for the @wallet):
— @wallet_supportbot

Content issues:
— Report Scammers: @notoscam
— Content Violations (report illegal or inappropriate content): abuse@telegram.org
— Child Abuse Reports: stopCA@telegram.org
— Copyright Issues (if you're the copyright holder): dmca@telegram.org, @DmcaTelegram


Despite having many contacts, as I mentioned before, the chances of getting a response are quite low. However, if you have a serious problem, you can try reaching out to multiple contacts. In some cases, people also ask their friends to write on their behalf, which can be effective when many people reach out.


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Costly Mistakes That Kill Telegram Channels (& How to Fix Them)


❌ Mistake #1: Thinking Subscribers = Money

💡Why it’s a mistake:

A large number of subscribers does not guarantee income. You can have 100,000 subscribers and still make nothing, while another channel with 1,000 engaged subscribers earns thousands per month.

📉 Example of failure:

Many crypto channel owners fall into the trap of:
— buying fake subscribers,
— paying companies that promise 'real' followers,
— misusing Telegram Ads.

As a result:
— They list their channels on ad platforms, but sponsors see low engagement and refuse to buy ads.
— The same happens with their products—no one buys because the audience isn’t truly interested. Fake numbers don’t bring real sales.

📈 Example of success:

Instead of chasing vanity metrics, I focused on building a high-quality, engaged audience using a combination of free and paid promotion methods. These strategies ensured that every new subscriber was genuinely interested in my content, leading to higher engagement, better retention, and more effective monetization.

As a result:
— Sponsors keep coming back and repeatedly pay for ads in my Telegram channels because my promotions consistently generate clients for them.
— Engaged subscribers also buy my products, including Telegram Hero, and servises for data analysts.

These mistake kills most Telegram channels. But if you fix it, you can build an engaged audience and turn your channel into a profitable business. That’s exactly what I teach in Telegram Hero → tgcourse.com.

I'll cover more mistakes in my next posts✈.

$1,850,000 in just 1 hour 30 minutes.

Not clickbait, real money that Pavel Durov made selling Valentine's Gift Collections on Telegram💖:

— 2,000 hearts at $200 each ($400,000 in 6 minutes)
— 15,000 Loot Bags at $50 each ($750,000 in 24 minutes)
— 35,000 rings at $20 each ($700,000 in 1 hour)

All while you were sleeping.

Wondering who buys this stuff and why? Legit question. Here's the deal:

These digital gifts appear on your Telegram profile when someone sends them to you. When others visit your profile, they see your gifts🎁.

People buy them for status. It's like designer clothes but online — showing they can afford it. It also shows that the receiver is special if someone spent $200 on a digital gift — simple status symbol. Plus, limited editions create hype. Scarcity makes anything more desirable (yes, even digital hearts). FOMO is real.

Wild, right?

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I know that promoting on Telegram can feel frustrating, like you're hitting a wall with no way out. You probably have a ton of questions—Why don’t my ads bring results? How can I make my ads attract subscribers and clients?

It’s exhausting to waste time and money on ads that don’t bring results.

That’s why I recently added a new plan to Telegram Hero: A Guide + Community.

The main focus? The community.

This is a space exclusively for people who actually own Telegram channels or bots and use them to promote their businesses.

Here’s what you get:

— Direct access to me—I personally answer every question, based on my experience and my clients' results.
— Community support—Connect with others who are successfully running Telegram promotions and learn from their insights.
— Exclusive insights— I share strategies and tips I don’t post anywhere else, and you’ll be the first to get them.

So you'll get answers to your questions, save time and money on trial and error, and make your journey on Telegram much easier. Step by step, you'll grow with the community—setting up successful Telegram ads and gaining subscribers, clients, and confidence.


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Costly Mistake #2: No Clear Telegram Ads Strategy

You think running ads is just a bunch of settings—you set them up, expect results, and start with enthusiasm. But after a while, you realize:

❌ You don’t get real, stable subscribers or clients—just a few.
❌ Your ads keep getting rejected, no matter what you do.
❌ You waste time and money on experiments that don’t work.
❌ You’re stuck, frustrated, and don’t know how to run ads that actually bring results.

What strategy do you absolutely need?

A Telegram Ad Strategy is a bridge between you without results and you with results—a structured plan to achieve your goals efficiently within budget, covering:

✅ Step-by-step testing to minimize wasted budget.
✅ The right number of ads needed for success.
✅ Optimal CPM settings to balance cost and performance.
✅ Smart channel & bot selection
✅ Ad copy tailored for different audiences.
✅ Clear rules for scaling or stopping ads.
✅ Compliance with Telegram rules to pass moderation.
✅ Channel optimization for better conversions.
✅ Other essential strategy elements.

If you want a clear, customized Telegram Ads strategy for your business, I can help you 👉 Get my consultation

*On average, a tailored strategy saves 6+ months and $2,000+ by eliminating costly trial and error.

Your Telegram Ads Were Declined❌. How to fix it?

In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to solve the declined problem step by step.

🟥 WATCH IT.

You need to find great channels for Telegram ads so your ads perform well.

These are the 2 best ways that I use.

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🔥 Now you can add custom emojis to your ad!

1. Go to @AdsMarkdownBot
2. Send your ad text with a custom emoji
3. Done! You can take your text. For example for this emoji🔥It will look like this:

Example Example Example Example Example

Pay attention that Ads with custom emojis require a 50% higher CPM on average to be displayed.

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🤑How much can you earn from Telegram ads?


You can’t earn much from Telegram ads yet🙅‍♂️.

It's a small additional income until you have these 3 things:

1. A large number of real monthly views. Here's an example. If you fake views, advertisers will quickly notice low performance and stop buying ads.

2. Advertisers regularly choose your channel/bot as a target url. It's good if there's competition among advertisers, as this raises CPM and your income.

3. A high exchange rate from TON to USD. Right now, 1 TON equals 3.66 USD, which is lower than before.


👍 There are better ways to earn real money from your Telegram channel, bot, or mini-app:

1. Ad posts from sponsors. I take from $300 to $500 per post. For big companies, it’s a small expense.

2. Your own product (one-time payment or subscription).


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What should you do, if your Telegram ads:

– Don’t bring views
– Bring views too slowly

Watch my new video to fix this 👉 WATCH🟥.

😎 How I Help (Alex's case)

Request

Alex wanted to grow his SaaS businesses using Telegram — but he wasn’t sure where to begin. He needed a clear strategy: what content to post, how to promote it, how to monetize, and how to build long-term traction.

His products include:
gone.domains – expired domains
domaining.to – domain investing
whs.is – WHOIS API
slide-lab.ru – SOLD in 2025
yourdomainbot.online – Telegram bot for tracking domains

What I did

— Developed a full Telegram growth and content strategy from scratch
— Showed how to promote and monetize each project using Telegram channels
— Advised on the right content to publish and how to improve what he already had
— Helped him build a Telegram community and turn attention into real business results

Result

Alex launched multiple Telegram channels and grew them into valuable assets. He now uses them to promote his products, connect with like-minded founders, and share his expertise. One of his SaaS projects was even sold through his Telegram audience.

Telegram Channels

Alex: SEO, Domains & Growth
Domain Investing


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Useful Telegram Hero resources for growth on Telegram:


💻 Run Telegram Ads successfully:

– How To Advertise on Telegram Ads WATCH

– How to promote your Telegram channel, Telegram bot, and Telegram mini app: easy steps READ

– How to Promote your Crypto Project with Telegram Ads: 5 Easy Steps READ

– How to find great Telegram channels in 2025 (the 2 best ways I use) WATCH

– Telegram ads don’t bring views. What should you do? WATCH

– Your Telegram ads are still under review What can you do? WATCH

– Your Telegram Ads Were Declined. How to fix it? WATCH


📈 Grow Telegram Channels:

– 5 FREE and EFFECTIVE methods to promote a Telegram channel (I usually use) WATCH

– How To Make Money On Telegram in 2025 (6 EASY WAYS) WATCH

– How to Make Money on Telegram: Step-by-Step Guide (MY EXPERIENCE AND EXAMPLES) WATCH


🧠 PRO TOOLS for growth:

⭐ Guide
💬 1:1 Consultation


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🔺 Bad Content = Dead Channel ☠

Look at the post in the picture on the left❌. Here’s what made this post a content disaster:

➡ No hook or context. The post starts like you walked in halfway through a boring conversation.
➡ No visual formatting. No bold. No bullets. No emojis. No paragraphs. No structure. Just one giant chunk.
➡ Zero personality. No voice. No story. No opinion.
➡ Emotionless. Reads like a Wikipedia entry.
➡ No CTA. Doesn’t ask a question. Doesn’t invite engagement.

If you’re serious about growing a Telegram channel, your content needs to:

➡ Grab attention immediately 🔥
➡ Be easy to read (formatting = engagement)
➡ Show your voice and expertise
➡ End with a call-to-action (recommended)

The post on the right is just one example of how to do it better✅.

More advice and answers to your questions inside the community.