How to Send WhatsApp Business Chat in Mobile App?

How to Send WhatsApp Business Chat in Mobile App?

Overview

This article will help you understand how to use WhatsApp Business to send official communications to leads, applicants, and opportunities. This feature allows you to send both single and bulk messages, manage campaigns, and use pre-configured, Meta-verified templates to ensure your messages are professional and consistent.

Plan & Permissions

Module
Permission Name
Description
Leads
Communication Manager > WhatsApp Business
This permission gives you the ability to send a single WhatsApp Business message to a lead.
Leads
Communication Manager > Bulk WhatsApp Business
This permission gives you the ability to send WhatsApp Business messages to multiple leads at once.
Applications
Communication Manager > WhatsApp Business
This permission gives you the ability to send a single WhatsApp Business message to an applicant.
Applications
Communication Manager > Bulk WhatsApp Business
This permission gives you the ability to send WhatsApp Business messages to multiple applicants at once.
Opportunity
Communication Manager > Allow Single Communication Action
This permission gives you the ability to send a WhatsApp message to a single opportunity.

Multiple Ways to Send WhatsApp Business Chat

For Leads

  1. Lead Listing
    1. Single WhatsApp Business Message: In the Navigation Menu, click on Leads. On the Leads page, tap the three-dot icon (⋮) next to a lead and select Send WhatsApp.
    2. Bulk Whatsapp Business Message: In the Navigation Menu, click on Leads. On the Leads page, tap and hold on any lead to enter bulk selection mode. Select the leads you want to message, then tap the three-dot icon (⋮) in the top-right corner and select Send WhatsApp.
  2. From a Profile: In the Navigation Menu, click on Leads. On the Leads page, click on a lead to open the Lead Profile and tap the WhatsApp button.

For Applications

  1. Application Listing
    1. Single WhatsApp Business Message: In the Navigation Menu, click on More and select Applications. On the Applications page, tap the three-dot icon (⋮) next to an application and select Send WhatsApp.
    2. Bulk WhatsApp Business Message: In the Navigation Menu, click on More and select Applications. On the Applications page, tap and hold on any application to enter bulk selection mode. Select the applications you want to message, then tap the three-dot icon (⋮) in the top-right corner and select Send WhatsApp.
  2. From a Profile: In the Navigation Menu, click on More and select Applications. On the Applications page, click on an application to open the Applicant Profile and tap the WhatsApp button. 

For Opportunities

  1. Opportunity Listing
    1. Single WhatsApp Business Message: In the Navigation Menu, click on More and select Opportunity List. Select the Opportunity List where the opportunity is located. On the Opportunity page, tap the three-dot icon (⋮) next to an opportunity and select Send WhatsApp.
  2. From a Profile: In the Navigation Menu, click on More and select Opportunity List. Select the Opportunity List where the opportunity is located. On the Opportunity page, click on an opportunity to open the Opportunity Profile and tap the WhatsApp button.

Step-by-Step Instructions

WhatsApp Business Message

Step 1: On the WhatsApp message screen, select WhatsApp Business Radio Button on the top to send a WhatsApp Business Message. 
Note: This selection is automatic when you initiate a bulk WhatsApp chat.
Step 2: Fill in the Campaign Name and select a Campaign Type.
Step 3: In the Send To field, the recipient's phone number will be pre-filled.
  1. For Leads, the recipient will be the different phone numbers available.
  2. For Applications, you can select from the different phone numbers available in the application form.
  3. For Opportunities, the recipient will be the Registered Number.
Step 4: Select the appropriate WhatsApp National Sender or WhatsApp International Sender from the dropdown. These numbers are configured from the backend by the operations team, and only the configured numbers will be visible in the dropdown list.
Step 5: You can only use pre-configured templates; custom messages are not supported. The templates must be created on the web under Manage Communication Templates and verified by Meta.
Step 6: In the Action field, you can choose to Schedule the message or Send a test WhatsApp. The Send Now button will behave differently based on your selection:
  1. If no action is selected, the message will be sent immediately.
  2. If you select Schedule, the message is placed in a queue and will be sent at the scheduled time.
  3. If you select Send a test WhatsApp, the message will be sent to the test number you specified.
Step 7: Tap Send Now to complete the process.



Points to Keep in Mind

  1. To use this feature, you must have the WhatsApp Business permission for single messages and Bulk WhatsApp Business permission to send messages.
  2. You can only use pre-configured templates; custom messages are not supported. These templates must be created on the web and verified by Meta before they can be used.
  3. The send time for a WhatsApp Business message can be immediate, scheduled for later, or sent as a test, depending on the action you select.
  4. Bulk WhatsApp messaging is available for Leads and Applications, but not for Opportunities.
  5. To check the status of sent WhatsApp messages, you must go to the web version of the platform and view the Communication performance section.
  6. Templates are pre-configured messages that are created on the web under Manage Communication Templates.
  7. The configuration of the WhatsApp Business vendor is not available in the app. These features are configured from the web platform under Account Settings also without the configuring WhatsApp Business vendor the option to send WhatsApp Business messages will not be available.

Conclusion

WhatsApp Business is a powerful tool for managing official and large-scale communication. By providing options to send messages in bulk, manage campaigns, and control the timing of your messages, it ensures you can engage your audience effectively and professionally.

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