Administrator: Channel Listing Bot

Your channel exists, posts go out, but subscribers are few. A simple way to get started is channel catalogs, where people browse picks by topic. The Administrator bot exists for exactly that: you apply for a catalog listing through it. 📣

According to the bot's own description, you can be listed for free in exchange for mutual promotion. For a paid listing, you contact the catalog administrator directly.

Two ways in

The terms stated in the bot's profile come down to two options.

• Free, for mutual promotion. You mention the catalog in your channel, and the catalog takes your channel in.
• Paid. The listing is discussed with the administrator in person, outside the bot.

What mutual promotion means

It is an exchange of mentions. You publish a short recommendation post about the catalog, and in return you get a spot in it. Both sides gain, but only if the post is honest and your audience genuinely cares about the catalog.

Before agreeing, think about how long the post will stay up and whether it could hurt your channel's reputation. 🤝

How to apply

1. Prepare your channel. Fill in the description, set an avatar, publish a few posts.
2. Open the bot and press /start.
3. Choose to add a channel and follow the prompts in the chat.
4. Meet the listing terms and wait for the administrator's decision.

Getting your channel ready for review

Moderators look at what they are being offered. An empty channel, or one with no clear theme, will probably be turned down.

• A clear topic. The name and description say what the channel is about.
• Live posts. Fresh, regular content.
• A clean audience. No inflated numbers, bots or bought subscribers.
• Presentation. An avatar, a pinned post and a short link.

What a catalog will not do

A catalog sends a modest number of people who search for channels by topic. Do not expect an avalanche of subscribers. Results are best when the channel is interesting on its own and listed in several places. 📈

Treat a catalog as one promotion channel, not a magic button. Honest mentions from peers and posts worth forwarding work alongside it.

Watch the terms

Catalogs sometimes promise to list you after an ad and then drag their feet. To avoid wasting a day, check a few things.

• See when the catalog last published posts.
• Make sure the listing terms are written clearly.
• Do not pay strangers in advance without an agreement.
• Talk only to the official contact named in the profile.

Who needs it. Owners of small channels who want into topic collections without an ad budget. If you do have a budget, a paid listing gives more control over timing. 💬

After you are listed

Once you are in a catalog, do not leave the channel unattended. Visitors arrive and read the latest posts, so the feed has to look alive. Post regularly and reply to comments if they are open.

Once a month, check that your entry is still there and the link works. If the channel changed its topic or name, tell the administrator so the description does not mislead people. ✅