Shopee Business Outreach Automator

A script to automate messaging shops, inquiring about their interest in using a customer service chatbot.

Features

• Automated shop identification and filtering based on preset criteria
• Customizable outreach message templates with shop-specific variables
• Sequential messaging with adjustable intervals
• Performance tracking and response monitoring

Technical Stack

• Chrome Extension
• JavaScript
• HTML/CSS
• DOM manipulation
• Local storage for tracking sent messages

Lessons Learned

The Shopee Business Outreach Automator project provided valuable insights into automated business development approaches, though not without significant challenges. The automation successfully reached numerous potential clients, demonstrating the efficiency of programmatic outreach compared to manual efforts.

However, I encountered a critical oversight in the implementation: the lack of proper rate limiting. The aggressive messaging frequency triggered Shopee's anti-spam systems, resulting in my account being banned from the platform. This highlighted the importance of respecting platform guidelines and implementing appropriate throttling mechanisms in any automation tool.

The experience taught me that while automation can dramatically increase outreach efficiency, it must be balanced with platform-appropriate pacing and natural interaction patterns. Mass messaging without proper constraints not only risks account restrictions but can also damage the business's reputation.

For future iterations, incorporating intelligent rate limiting, more personalized messaging, and better exception handling would be essential improvements. This project reinforced that effective automation isn't just about speed and volume but also about sustainability and platform compliance.