I’m currently developing a Telegram bot using C# and require guidance on tracking user interactions. In my implementation, I send hyperlinks to users and need to verify if these links are actually being clicked. This information is important for monitoring engagement and triggering subsequent actions based on the user’s response. I would appreciate insights, suggested methods, or sample code on how to detect when a user clicks a link within the bot environment. Any detailed explanation or alternative approach would be very helpful.
hey, i’ve tried a link shortner like bitly api. it offers analtycs for each link without extra server code. works neatly and is a quick work around
An alternative solution involves slightly altering the typical user flow to capture the intent behind clicking a link. Instead of sending a standard hyperlink, consider employing inline keyboard buttons that initially trigger a callback. Once the user presses the button, the callback query is delivered to your bot, allowing you to log this interaction and then subsequently forward the hyperlink or execute the intended action. This approach may require an extra step from the user but offers a more reliable method of tracking engagement directly through the Telegram Bot API, providing clearer insights into user behavior.