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WhatsApp becoming the new Shopify as it turns into the latest platform for D2C small businesses.
More than 5M businesses are using WhatsApp Business, becoming an unlikely sales channel.
A thread on how startups are using the messaging platform to transform E-Comm
WhatsApp becoming the new Shopify as it turns into the latest platform for D2C small businesses.
More than 5M businesses are using WhatsApp Business, becoming an unlikely sales channel.
A thread on how startups are using the messaging platform to transform E-Comm
2/ Automating chat w/ shoppers:
Apps like @botsify_app, @andbot_io, @WATI_io, & Morph launched no-code WhatsApp Chatbots.
Part of a larger "conversational messaging" trend, these tools help SMBs save time + give customers more personal conversations. https://meow.ph/whatsapp-chat-botsify
Apps like @botsify_app, @andbot_io, @WATI_io, & Morph launched no-code WhatsApp Chatbots.
Part of a larger "conversational messaging" trend, these tools help SMBs save time + give customers more personal conversations. https://meow.ph/whatsapp-chat-botsify
3/ Browsing for goods:
Facebook rolled out Carts & a catalog feature to help facilitate shopping via WhatsApp.
But startups like @businessonbot, @gupshup, & Charles are creating storefront experiences on WhatsApp, too https://meow.ph/business-on-bot
Facebook rolled out Carts & a catalog feature to help facilitate shopping via WhatsApp.
But startups like @businessonbot, @gupshup, & Charles are creating storefront experiences on WhatsApp, too https://meow.ph/business-on-bot
4/ Payment:
The only native WhatsApp payment option atm is person-to-person, available only in India & Brazil.
While Facebook is busy with government regulations (and Clubhouse apps), makers are taking advantage of the missed opportunity. https://www.producthunt.com/posts/whatsapp-business-2
The only native WhatsApp payment option atm is person-to-person, available only in India & Brazil.
While Facebook is busy with government regulations (and Clubhouse apps), makers are taking advantage of the missed opportunity. https://www.producthunt.com/posts/whatsapp-business-2
5/ Read the full story in our newsletter https://www.producthunt.com/newsletter/8447-whatsapp-is-the-new-amazon
6/ Bottom line: SMBs are already selling on WhatsApp. Now they're getting the tools for it.
The could be a game-changer for helping your business succeed & flourish.
Especially during the current pandemic.
The could be a game-changer for helping your business succeed & flourish.
Especially during the current pandemic.
