WhatsApp Automation Feature Enhancements

Aug 5, 2024

WhatsApp Automations Update

Introduction

  • Tina introduces new features for WhatsApp automation within workflows.
  • Focus on WhatsApp delivery statuses and missed call responses.
  • Benefits for marketing campaigns.

WhatsApp Delivery Status Setup

  1. Creating a Workflow

    • Click on "Automation" on the left panel.
    • Select "Create New Workflow" and choose a recipe.
    • New recipes: WhatsApp Delivery Status and Missed Call WhatsApp Back.
  2. Setting Up WhatsApp Delivery Status

    • Name: WhatsApp Delivery Status.
    • Trigger: Customer booked appointment.
    • Action: Send WhatsApp message (requires verified WhatsApp number and templates).
    • Wait for WhatsApp Delivery Status: This action holds the contact until Meta returns the delivery status.
    • Save action.
  3. Logical Conditions

    • Three Steps:
        1. Delivery successful: Ends workflow for contact.
        1. Delivery unsuccessful: Send SMS.
        1. Delivery failed: Send email.
    • Weight Step: Use to track contacts in the workflow.
    • If Else Condition: Set up conditions for different outcomes.

Missed Call WhatsApp Back Setup

  1. Creating Workflow

    • Select "Missed Call WhatsApp Back" recipe.
    • Trigger: Call stages (incoming call with busy, canceled, voicemail, or no answer).
    • Save trigger.
  2. Adding Delay

    • Add a slight delay before sending the WhatsApp message to avoid appearing too robotic.
    • Use the "Wait" action to set time delay.
  3. Sending WhatsApp Message

    • Choose your template for the message.
    • Enable wait for WhatsApp message delivery status.
  4. Logical Conditions

    • Three possibilities:
        1. Message sent: Good.
        1. Message failed: Send SMS notification.
        1. Message unsuccessful: Send both SMS and internal notifications.
    • Notifications help staff respond quickly to leads.

WhatsApp Payment Management

  • Access settings to manage WhatsApp payments.
  • Retry payment if it fails.
  • Follow instructions if payment is rejected by Meta.

Conclusion

  • Encouragement to leverage WhatsApp for business as it has proven profitable in previous campaigns.
  • Reminder that WhatsApp marketing is a hot trend.