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Module 7 · Growth & Marketing

WhatsApp Marketing

8 min5 sections

Lesson content

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What you'll take away

  • Onboarding sequences after signup.
  • Payment reminders and GST invoice links.
  • Webinar and demo follow-ups within 24 hours.
  • Regional language templates for Tier-2 expansion.

Why WhatsApp in India

500M+ users; open rates beat email for SMB outreach.

WhatsApp Business API (via BSPs like Interakt, AiSensy, Gupshup) enables broadcast at scale with opt-in.

Compliance basics

Opt-in consent required — no purchased lists.

Template messages need Meta approval for promotional content.

DND / TRAI rules for SMS overlap — WhatsApp is separate but brand trust is one.

What works for founders

  • Onboarding sequences after signup.
  • Payment reminders and GST invoice links.
  • Webinar and demo follow-ups within 24 hours.
  • Regional language templates for Tier-2 expansion.

What fails

Broadcasting discounts daily without segmentation.

No opt-out path — users block and report.

Using personal WhatsApp for 500+ leads — account bans.

Metrics

Track delivery, read, reply, and conversion to call booked — not vanity reads alone.

Questions about this lesson?

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