How to set up a WhatsApp bot reminder
Having a bot on WhatsApp that sends messages to your customers is a great strategy to keep them informed and engaged.
You don't need to assign another task to your assistant, you can do it yourself.
Tools to set up WhatsApp bots
Nowadays, neither WhatsApp nor WhatsApp business allow you to create a bot or to schedule messages.
The only option to set up a bot on WhatsApp is using a third-party tool.
We recommend using WA Reminders to set up a bot on WhatsApp.
How to set up a WhatsApp bot on WhatsApp
- Go to WA Reminders and create an account.
- Pick a plan. You can start as low as $13/month.
- Connect your WhatsApp to WA Reminders by scanning the QR code, just like you would log in to WhatsApp Web.
- Write a message and set a time to send it.
- Your customers get your message on WhatsApp when it's time.
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Why WhatsApp message bots are good for your business
- You can send messages to your customers without having to be online.
- You can send messages to your customers at a specific time.
- You can send messages even if you are out of office hours.
- You can track your messages and appointments in one place.
- You can use the app as a calendar of events where you can see all your scheduled appointments.
- You can send appointment reminders to your customers.
- You can send order confirmations to your customers.
- You can send customer support messages to your customers.
Is it easy to set up a WhatsApp bot?
If you set up a WA Reminders WhatsApp bot, it will take you less than 2 minutes to set up your bot.
You only need to scan the QR code to link your WhatsApp account to WA Reminders.
After that, you can either create a template to avoid writing the same message every time or you can write a message and set a time to send it.
The recipient will get a messages from you on WhatsApp when it's time.
How will the message look like?
The message will be just like any other message you send from WhatsApp on your phone or using WhatsApp Web.
There is no way to identify that the message is a bot message, so it will look just like a message from you.
The sender will be your phone number or your WhatsApp Business phone number, depending on how you linked your account.
Which professionals benefit the most from WhatsApp bots?
Any professional can benefit from having a WhatsApp bot.
But, some professionals are great examples of use cases for WhatsApp bots.
For example, if you are a real estate agent, you can use a WhatsApp bot to send your clients appointment reminders for a property showing or a meeting.
Another example is a dentist that wants to send appointment reminders to their patients.
You can also use WhatsApp bots to send order confirmations, send customer support messages, and more.
The possibilities are endless.
How much does it cost to set up a WhatsApp bot?
If you choose to use WA Reminders, you can get started with WhatsApp bots for $13/month. This plan is convenient because it also includes a 30-day money-back guarantee. So, you can get a full refund if you are not satisfied with the tool or if you decide it's not a good fit for you or your business.