For WhatsApp Business App Users:
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2025 9:20 am
QR Codes: Display QR codes at your checkout, on flyers, or business cards that link directly to your WhatsApp Business number or a pre-filled message that initiates a chat.
Sign-up Forms: Have physical forms where customers can write down their number and explicitly check a box for WhatsApp consent.
WhatsApp Chatbots (Once a conversation is initiated):
After a user messages you (e.g., to ask a question), your bot can respond, answer the query, and then ask: "Would you like to receive [specific type whatsapp number list of content, e.g., weekly deals, new product alerts] via WhatsApp? Reply 'YES' or click the 'Share Phone Number' button below."
4. What to Collect (and Store) Beyond Just the Number:
The WhatsApp Number (obviously).
Timestamp of Opt-In: Crucial for legal compliance to prove when and how consent was given.
Opt-In Method: Where did they opt-in (e.g., website form, Facebook ad, physical store)?
Explicit Consent Statement: Store the exact wording of the consent statement they agreed to.
User Preferences/Segmentation Data: If you asked about interests (e.g., "Are you interested in electronics or fashion?"), store this for segmentation.
User Name: If collected (e.g., from a form or if they provide it).
5. Choose Your Database / Management System:
Phone Contacts: Your phone's address book is the primary list. You'll need to manually manage Broadcast Lists.
Simple Spreadsheet: For tracking opt-ins and basic segmentation, but not for automated messaging.
For WhatsApp Business API Users (Recommended for serious use).
Sign-up Forms: Have physical forms where customers can write down their number and explicitly check a box for WhatsApp consent.
WhatsApp Chatbots (Once a conversation is initiated):
After a user messages you (e.g., to ask a question), your bot can respond, answer the query, and then ask: "Would you like to receive [specific type whatsapp number list of content, e.g., weekly deals, new product alerts] via WhatsApp? Reply 'YES' or click the 'Share Phone Number' button below."
4. What to Collect (and Store) Beyond Just the Number:
The WhatsApp Number (obviously).
Timestamp of Opt-In: Crucial for legal compliance to prove when and how consent was given.
Opt-In Method: Where did they opt-in (e.g., website form, Facebook ad, physical store)?
Explicit Consent Statement: Store the exact wording of the consent statement they agreed to.
User Preferences/Segmentation Data: If you asked about interests (e.g., "Are you interested in electronics or fashion?"), store this for segmentation.
User Name: If collected (e.g., from a form or if they provide it).
5. Choose Your Database / Management System:
Phone Contacts: Your phone's address book is the primary list. You'll need to manually manage Broadcast Lists.
Simple Spreadsheet: For tracking opt-ins and basic segmentation, but not for automated messaging.
For WhatsApp Business API Users (Recommended for serious use).