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What is a Slack message?

A Slack message is a communication sent within a Slack workspace. Messages can be sent to various places, such as channels, direct messages (DMs), message threads, and in different formats, including text, attachments, links, emojis, and GIFs.

How a VA can improve Slack messages

A skilled VA can transform a chaotic Slack environment into a highly organized and productive tool by managing communication standards and adopting advanced features.

Best practices for clarity and readability

Use threads to organize conversations: VAs encourage using threads for discussions. This keeps the main channel focused on major updates while details and side conversations stay in a single, collapsible thread.

Combine thoughts into a single message: Instead of sending multiple single-line messages, a VA composes a complete thought in one message to reduce notification noise. They use Shift + Enter for line breaks to improve formatting.

Format messages for scannability: For longer posts like announcements or meeting recaps, a VA uses bold headers, bullet points, and emojis to highlight key information and action items.

Write for clarity and context: A VA keeps messages direct and succinct, adding the context needed to prevent misunderstandings—especially important for remote teams across time zones.

Optimizing communication flow

Schedule messages: A VA schedules messages to land during recipients’ working hours, respecting boundaries and avoiding off-hours pings.

Use emoji reactions instead of replies: They promote reactions (e.g., ✅, 👀) to acknowledge or agree without creating “+1” reply chains.

Know when to use @mentions: VAs manage notifications by using @channel or @here sparingly for urgent updates, and @username to directly assign high-priority tasks.

Default to public channels: To promote transparency, a VA enforces using public channels by default so information stays accessible and searchable.

System management and automation

Perform a Slack audit: A VA reviews the workspace to archive inactive channels, streamline notification settings, and remove clutter.

Manage channels with a consistent naming convention: They establish and maintain a structure (e.g., #proj-, #team-) so the workspace is easy to navigate.

Automate routine tasks with workflows: Using Slack’s Workflow Builder, a VA creates automated workflows—like channel summaries or request intake forms.

Integrate with other tools: VAs connect Slack with project and business tools (e.g., Jira, ClickUp) to centralize information and streamline notifications.