WhatsApp Marketing Solution for Broadcasts, Chatbots and Team Replies
Reach customers where they already are. We set up the official WhatsApp Business API with approved templates, a shared team inbox, simple chatbots and links to your CRM.
What is a WhatsApp marketing solution and how does it work for a business?
A WhatsApp marketing solution is a set-up that lets a business send approved messages, offers and updates to customers on WhatsApp, reply from a shared team inbox and automate common answers with a chatbot. It works through the official WhatsApp Business API, which allows messaging at scale to people who have agreed to hear from you.
Key takeaways
- Use the official WhatsApp Business API for messaging at scale
- Marketing messages need approved templates and customer opt-in
- A shared inbox lets many staff reply from one business number
- Chatbots answer common questions and collect lead details
- Cost depends on set-up scope and message volume; clear quote after a free call
What is a WhatsApp marketing solution?
A WhatsApp marketing solution is the software, account set-up and message plan that lets a business talk to many customers on WhatsApp in an organised, allowed way.
Most Indian customers use WhatsApp every day, so it is often the fastest way to reach them. But sending bulk messages from a normal number through unofficial tools can get the number banned and annoys customers.
Our WhatsApp marketing solution uses the official route. Shivah Web Tech, our parent team, is a Meta Business Partner and has its own WhatsApp marketing software, which we set up for your business.
WhatsApp Business app vs WhatsApp Business API: which do you need?
Use the free WhatsApp Business app if one or two people reply to a small number of chats. Use the WhatsApp Business API if you need broadcasts at scale, many staff on one number, chatbots or CRM links.
| Point | WhatsApp Business app | WhatsApp Business API |
|---|---|---|
| Users on one number | Phone plus a few linked devices | Many staff through a team inbox |
| Bulk messages | Broadcast lists with limits | Template messages at scale |
| Chatbot and auto replies | Basic greeting and away messages | Full chatbot flows |
| CRM and website links | No | Yes |
| Green tick | Not available | Can be applied for, subject to Meta approval |
| Message charges | Free | Per-conversation or per-message charges by Meta |
Good reasons to move to the API
- You send offers or updates to many customers
- Several staff need to reply from one number
- You want leads saved in a CRM automatically
Points to know
- Meta charges for certain message types
- Marketing templates need Meta approval
- The number must be set up for the API
What is included in our WhatsApp marketing set-up?
We handle account set-up, templates, inbox, chatbot and integrations, so your team can start sending and replying correctly.
Account set-up
Meta Business verification help, number registration and display name.
Template messages
Writing and submitting templates for offers, reminders and updates.
Broadcast campaigns
Send to segments like new leads, past buyers or a city.
Team inbox
All chats in one screen, assigned to staff, with notes and labels.
Chatbot
Menus, FAQs, lead capture and handover to a human.
CRM link
New chats become leads; messages stay in the customer history.
Click-to-WhatsApp ads
Ads on Facebook and Instagram that open a chat with you.
Reports
Sent, delivered, read and replied counts for each campaign.
Leads from WhatsApp can flow straight into our lead management solution or CRM.
How to send bulk WhatsApp messages without getting blocked
Send only to people who opted in, use approved templates, keep messages useful and not too frequent, and make it easy to stop receiving them. Quality matters more than volume.
- 1
Collect opt-in
Ask customers on forms, bills or chat if they want updates on WhatsApp, and record it.
- 2
Segment your list
Group contacts by interest, purchase or city so messages are relevant.
- 3
Write clear templates
One message, one offer, one action. Add your business name.
- 4
Get templates approved
Templates are submitted to Meta and must follow their policies.
- 5
Start small
Send to a smaller segment first and watch blocks and replies.
- 6
Respect opt-outs
Remove anyone who asks to stop, at once.
Message limits on the API grow as your number builds a good quality rating. For current rules, see the official WhatsApp Business Platform site.
What can a WhatsApp chatbot do for your business?
A WhatsApp chatbot answers common questions, collects lead details and books simple requests at any hour, then hands the chat to a person when needed.
- Share price list, brochure, menu or catalogue
- Ask lead questions such as budget, city and need
- Book appointments or site visits
- Share order or delivery status from your system
- Answer FAQs like timings, location and payment options
- Hand over to a staff member with the full chat history
Keep the bot simple
A short menu with clear options works better than a long, clever conversation. Always give a way to reach a human. Smarter replies can be added with our AI solutions once basic flows work well.
What kind of WhatsApp messages work best for marketing?
Messages that are short, personal and useful work best. Customers respond to clear offers, timely reminders and helpful updates, not long promotional text.
Message ideas by goal
| Goal | Message idea | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Bring back past buyers | New stock in a category they bought before | Use their name and a clear button |
| Recover lost carts | Reminder of items left in the cart | Send within a few hours, once only |
| Fill appointment slots | Open slots this week with a booking link | Send to people who visited before |
| Festival sales | One clear festival offer with end date | Send a few days before, not on the day |
| Collect reviews | Thank-you message with a review link | Send after delivery or service |
Writing tips
- Keep the main point in the first line
- Use simple English or the customer's language, such as Hindi or Punjabi
- Add one image or document only if it helps
- Use quick reply or link buttons instead of long instructions
- Do not send more often than customers find useful
Track replies and blocks after each campaign. If blocks rise, cut frequency or improve targeting before the next send.
Which businesses use WhatsApp marketing the most?
Businesses with frequent customer questions or repeat purchases gain the most from WhatsApp marketing.
| Business | Common uses |
|---|---|
| Retail and ecommerce | Order updates, abandoned cart reminders, new arrivals |
| Real estate | Brochures, site visit reminders, launch updates |
| Clinics | Appointment reminders, reports, follow-up visits |
| Schools and coaching | Fee reminders, notices, admission enquiries |
| Travel | Itineraries, booking confirmations, offers |
| Service businesses | Quotes, job updates, payment reminders |
Shops can also collect numbers at billing through our POS billing solution, with the customer's consent.
How long does WhatsApp API set-up take?
Set-up often takes one to three weeks. The main waiting time is Meta business verification and template approval, which depends on Meta.
- Business documents and Meta Business account check
- Number registration and display name approval
- Inbox, users and chatbot set-up
- Template writing and approval
- CRM and website integration
- Team training and first campaign
What affects the cost of a WhatsApp marketing solution?
Cost has two parts: our set-up and software plan, and Meta's own message charges. You get a clear quote after a free call.
- Number of team inbox users
- Chatbot flows and their complexity
- CRM, website or store integrations
- Number of templates and campaign support needed
- Message volume and type, charged by Meta
Questions to ask a provider
- Do you use the official WhatsApp Business API?
- Is the number and account in my business name?
- How are Meta charges shown to me?
- Can I export contacts and chats?
- Who helps if a template is rejected?
Run click-to-WhatsApp ads with our digital marketing solutions, or contact us for a free set-up call.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does WhatsApp Business API cost in India?
There are two costs. Meta charges for certain messages, with rates that depend on the message type and country. Then there is the cost of the software and set-up, which depends on users, chatbot flows, integrations and campaign support. We explain both clearly and share a quote after a free call.
Is it legal to send bulk WhatsApp messages in India?
Sending bulk messages is allowed when you use the official WhatsApp Business API, send approved templates and message only people who agreed to receive them. Using unofficial tools on normal numbers breaks WhatsApp's terms. You should also respect opt-outs and handle personal data carefully.
Which is better, WhatsApp Business app or API?
The app is better for a small business where one or two people handle a modest number of chats. The API is better when you need broadcasts at scale, several staff on one number, chatbots or CRM integration. Many businesses start with the app and move to the API as they grow.
Can I get the green tick on WhatsApp?
A business on the WhatsApp Business Platform can apply for verification, but approval is decided by Meta. It usually needs a verified business and some public presence, such as press mentions. We help with the application, but no provider can promise approval.
Why was my WhatsApp number banned?
Numbers are usually banned for sending many messages to people who did not save the number or did not opt in, using unofficial bulk tools, or getting many blocks and reports. Using the official API, approved templates and opt-in lists lowers this risk a lot.
Can WhatsApp messages connect to my CRM?
Yes. With the API, new chats can create leads in the CRM automatically, and every message stays in the customer's history. Sales staff can send templates from the CRM, and managers see who replied and when. This works with our own CRM and many common tools.
Can I use my existing business number for the WhatsApp API?
Usually yes. The number has to be moved from the WhatsApp app to the API, after which it works through software instead of the phone app. Chat history on the phone does not move across, so we plan the switch and tell customers if needed.
How many messages can I send per day with the WhatsApp API?
Meta sets messaging limits for each number. New numbers start at a lower limit, which rises as you send good-quality messages that people do not block or report. The current limits are shown in your WhatsApp account, and we help you grow them safely.
Can I send WhatsApp messages in Hindi or other Indian languages?
Yes. Template messages can be written and approved in Hindi, Punjabi and many other languages that WhatsApp supports. You can keep separate versions of the same template for different languages and send each customer the version they prefer. Simple language usually gets better replies.
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