How do I send instant Web Push Notifications to subscribers on Blogger without paying OneSignal?

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@dev_sanjay · Answer 1

Setting this up is very straightforward and takes less than 3 minutes:
1• Log into your Webpushr dashboard.
2• On the left menu, click Integration & then REST API Keys.
3• You will see two values: your REST API Key and your Authentication Token.
4• Open the Blogger 3schools dashboard, click Push Notifications from the sidebar menu, click the top-right Gear icon (Settings), paste both keys, and click Save Account.

The tool saves your keys securely inside your browser database.
From that point on, whenever you publish a new article, simply open the Push tool. All your recent blog posts show up as visual cards. Tap any card and it auto-fills the Title, Snippet, URL, and high-res image banner instantly. Just hit Launch and the alert goes out to all your subscribers!

@dev_sanjay That sounds super easy! Does the tool automatically attach UTM tracking so I can see the traffic in Google Analytics?
Yes! Inside the campaign compose window, there is a switch labeled UTM Tracking. Turn it on and it automatically appends utm_source=webpushr&utm_medium=push_notification to your link so you can track exact page views and sessions inside your GA4 reports.
Can confirm this. I send a push notification within 5 minutes of publishing every new gadget review. Web push currently brings me an average of 18% to 22% CTR in the first hour alone, which sends immediate positive engagement signals to Googlebot.

@priya_web · Answer 2

Regarding your question about Web Stories: Yes, you can send push notifications for Web Stories too!
In the top bar of the Push tool, look next to the search bar. You will see a toggle switch with two options: Posts and Pages.
Since MakeStory saves your Web Stories as standalone Blogger Pages, just click on Pages. The grid will refresh to show all your published Web Stories. Tap any story card, add your headline, and send it out.

@priya_web Does it also pull the wide banner image automatically, or does it take the small thumbnail?
@rohit_edits The backend code in the tool automatically rewrites Blogger's small 72px thumbnail into an s1280 high-resolution hero banner. When the notification lands on Windows or Android phones, it displays as a rich, full-width expanded banner.

@rahul_coder · Answer 3

One pro tip that doubled my return clicks: use the Assets & Buttons section before launching.
Click the dropdown inside the compose modal and tap + Add Button. You can add up to 2 action buttons directly on the phone notification (for example: "Read Post" and "Check Price").
Also, to monitor your results, click the History icon in the top bar. You can click Check Stats on any past campaign to see total Sent, Delivered, Clicked, and real-time CTR percentage.

Does Webpushr charge for sending notifications or is it completely free?
Webpushr gives you up to 10,000 active subscribers with unlimited push notifications (20 messages per user per 6-hour window limit) on their free tier. Unlike OneSignal, they do not lock basic features behind expensive monthly subscriptions, which makes it perfect for Blogger sites.

How do I send instant Web Push Notifications to subscribers on Blogger without paying OneSignal?

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How do I send instant Web Push Notifications to subscribers on Blogger without paying OneSignal?