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title: "Pop-ups, Bottomsheet, Fullscreen, Drawer, Carousel Best Practices"
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# In-app Messages Best Practices

Use In-app Messages such as [Pop-ups](/mobile/docs/what-is-a-pop-up), [Drawers](/mobile/docs/introduction-to-drawer), [Full Screen](/mobile/docs/what-is-a-full-screen), and [Bottom Sheet](/mobile/docs/what-is-a-bottom-sheet) as information widgets to inform your users about events that need their immediate attention. In-app Messages enable you to show personalized offers and share announcements without requiring an app update.

Expand the following accordions for more details:

**Use In-app Messages to show important messages**

Use In-app Messages to highlight important information about your product or feature. For example, use a pop-up to notify users about upcoming downtime or announce that you have something new and exciting for them.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Bottom%20sheet%20mobile%20example.gif?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-13T11%3A33%3A22Z&se=2026-11-13T12%3A33%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iKVLk9hUHnm6lZT7qDzNd2FtaEsp8B7WjgDySh2MH78%3D)

**Choose the right template for your In-app Messages**

You don't need to create every In-app Message from scratch. For example, instead of creating a new design from the beginning, use an existing template.

![popup_template](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/popup_template.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-13T11%3A33%3A22Z&se=2026-11-13T12%3A33%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iKVLk9hUHnm6lZT7qDzNd2FtaEsp8B7WjgDySh2MH78%3D)

**Save your In-app Messages as Templates**

If you find yourself using the same design multiple times, then save your project design as a template. For example, if you always create Bottom Sheets with similar configurations, then save your design as a template and re-use it the next time you create a Bottom Sheet. For more information, see [Save Project Designs as Templates](/mobile/docs/save-designs-as-templates).

![save_template.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/save_template.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-13T11%3A33%3A22Z&se=2026-11-13T12%3A33%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iKVLk9hUHnm6lZT7qDzNd2FtaEsp8B7WjgDySh2MH78%3D)

**Create In-app Messages in a stable environment**

Create In-app Messages on production apps that are stable and not undergoing frequent code changes. Changes to your app's underlying code might affect existing In-app Messages.

![mobile_bp_stable site](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/mobile_bp_stable%20site.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-13T11%3A33%3A22Z&se=2026-11-13T12%3A33%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iKVLk9hUHnm6lZT7qDzNd2FtaEsp8B7WjgDySh2MH78%3D)

**Author clear and concise content**

Use simple and clear language when creating Whatfix content. Use simple words and sentences while creating Whatfix content. Keep the description in your In-app Messages brief and to the point. ![Mobile_bp_clear content popup.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Mobile_bp_clear%20content%20popup.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-13T11%3A33%3A22Z&se=2026-11-13T12%3A33%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iKVLk9hUHnm6lZT7qDzNd2FtaEsp8B7WjgDySh2MH78%3D)

**Choose an appropriate theme for the In-app Messages**

Choose an In-app Message theme to ensure that their design matches your app's UI. Use contrasting colors that make the In-app Messages noticeable on your app. It ensures that users are not lost in your interface because they can't be distinguished from the underlying app.

![Mobile_bp_consistent theme popup.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Mobile_bp_consistent%20theme%20popup.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-13T11%3A33%3A22Z&se=2026-11-13T12%3A33%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=iKVLk9hUHnm6lZT7qDzNd2FtaEsp8B7WjgDySh2MH78%3D)

**Preview the In-app Messages before pushing it to Production**

Once you are done creating an In-app Message, test it using the Preview mode. Whatfix Mobile also recommends that you check the In-app Messages once they're live to ensure that they appear as expected to your end users. For more information, see [Preview Projects on a Device](/mobile/docs/preview-projects-on-a-device).