Which site is the official one
The official site of the messenger is telegram.org. It links to the apps for phones and computers, describes the features and has a section for developers covering bots, the API and mini apps. The web version opens in a browser at web.telegram.org. Short links that start with t.me lead to specific channels, groups and bots, including yours.
The most reliable way to install the app on a phone is through the App Store or Google Play. The website is useful when you install the desktop version, want to see what the messenger can do, or read the documentation before building a bot.
How to avoid a fake page
Search results and chats are full of links that only look like Telegram. Such pages try to collect an SMS code or password, or push you to install a suspicious file. A few simple habits cut the risk down a lot.
- Read the whole address: the domain should be exactly telegram.org or web.telegram.org, with no extra words or hyphens.
- Never enter a confirmation code on a page you reached through a link in a chat or an ad.
- Do not install files sent in groups, even if an acquaintance shared them.
- Turn on two-step verification in your account settings.
- For phones, use only the official app store.
Why a business owner should care
In many niches in Uzbekistan customers are used to writing to a company in Telegram: asking about a price, ordering delivery, sending a receipt after paying through Click or Payme. If a company account is hacked or someone creates a lookalike, you lose more than a conversation. You lose customer trust and sometimes customer money.
That is why it helps to publish the real links to your channel, bot and sales manager clearly on your own site. When those addresses live on your domain, a customer can tell the original from a copy, and you can send people to a verified link from ads and from Instagram.
Company website and Telegram: who does what
Telegram is good for quick conversation, broadcasts to subscribers and bots. But a channel sits inside someone else's platform, and the rules, reach and even access to the account are not in your hands. A website belongs to you, is found through Google and Yandex, and is the right place for a catalogue, prices, reviews and contacts.
A strong setup looks like this: the website answers the question of who you are and whether you can be trusted, and Telegram answers how to reach you fast and place an order. With only a channel, you depend on the platform. With only a website and no messenger, some visitors never become leads, because writing a message is easier for them than filling in a form.
Connecting your site to Telegram in practice
The connection works when a customer reaches the messenger in one tap and you can see where they came from. These are the usual building blocks.
- A visible “Message us on Telegram” button on every key page, especially on mobile.
- A t.me link with a readable name that matches your brand.
- A bot that takes the request, asks two or three clarifying questions and passes it to a manager.
- New-lead notifications in a working group, so nobody waits hours for an answer.
- Payment through Click or Payme inside the bot or on the order page.
- Separate links for separate traffic sources, so you can see what brings customers: ads, search or Instagram.
What to consider when you order a website
Start with the goal: a lead, a phone call, a completed order or a Telegram conversation. The page structure and the analytics setup depend on it. Without counters and goal tracking you cannot tell whether the site pays back, so connect them before launch, not after.
The price of development is made up of the number of pages, design, language versions, payment and bot integrations, SEO preparation and support after launch. Ask for an estimate by stage and a list of what each stage includes. For an audience in Uzbekistan you usually need Russian and Uzbek versions, fast loading on mobile internet and payment methods people already trust.
At markdev we build turnkey websites together with Telegram, bot and analytics integration, and we report in numbers rather than impressions. If you want to discuss how to connect your site and the messenger in your business, leave a request and we will go through the task without inflated promises.
FAQ
What is the address of the official Telegram website?
The official site is telegram.org, and the web version of the messenger opens at web.telegram.org. Treat any other domain with a similar name as suspicious and do not enter your data there.
Where is it safest to download Telegram on a phone?
From the App Store on iPhone and from Google Play on Android. The desktop version is available on telegram.org. Avoid installation files shared in chats or third-party channels.
Does a company need a website if it already has a Telegram channel?
In most cases, yes. A website belongs to you, is found through search engines and builds trust with new customers, while the channel and bot speed up communication and repeat sales.
How can website requests go straight to Telegram?
Through a button with a t.me link to a manager or bot, or through a form that sends the data to a bot and duplicates it in a working group. This setup is built during website development.
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