Customers in India message businesses on WhatsApp before they call or email. If you reply late, they move on. WhatsApp automation helps you respond faster and stay organised. Here is how to begin.
Level 1: WhatsApp Business app features
The free WhatsApp Business app includes useful tools:
- Business profile with address, hours and website.
- Catalogue to list products or services.
- Quick replies for common questions such as price, location and timing.
- Greeting and away messages for new or after-hours chats.
- Labels to mark new leads, follow-ups and customers.
For many small businesses this is enough to start.
Level 2: Chatbots and the WhatsApp Business API
When enquiries grow, you may want automatic replies, menus, lead capture and notifications to your team. This usually uses the WhatsApp Business Platform (Cloud API) from Meta, connected to a chatbot or CRM. Business-initiated messages generally require approved message templates, so setup and compliance matter.
Level 3: Connecting WhatsApp with your website and CRM
A website form or AI assistant can capture a lead, send it to your email and WhatsApp, and store it in a CRM for follow-up. This avoids lost leads and manual copying.
What to automate first
- Instant reply to new enquiries.
- Answers to the five most common questions.
- Lead details captured in a standard format.
- Reminders for follow-up calls.
What not to automate
Do not spam people. Send messages only to people who have agreed to hear from you, and always offer a way to reach a human. Automation should help your team, not replace the personal touch.
Next steps
See our AI and WhatsApp automation service, try the AI assistant on this site, or explore custom CRM development for larger workflows.
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