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Introduction.
One aspect of life that technology has continued to evolve is how information is being conveyed.
Thanks to information technology, you can now send information using the speed of light. Various platform has been developed to aid the move of information such as social media platforms, Emails, and Instant messaging platforms like Whatsapp.
Most times, the first thing we do at dawn is check notifications on social media platforms to see if we have new followers, messages or subscribers.
This is pretty much what everyone does and keeps doing this has become a routine till one sleeps in the night.
WhatsApp is quickly catching on as a versatile platform that can give industrious users a chance to pad their income.
What is Whatsapp?
WhatsApp is a free-to-download Instant messaging app for smartphones. WhatsApp uses the internet to send messages, images, audio or video.
The cost of using WhatsApp is significantly less than texting. You can also use Whatsapp on your mobile, desktop and tablets.
Why Do I need a Whatsapp Account?
After Whatsapp was acquired by Facebook, it was declared free to use for everyone without having to pay a cent, yet it doesn’t allow ads or commercial transactions.
Notwithstanding there are still plenty of ways to take advantage of its unique format and earn small sums of money here and there. Here are some of the benefits of owning a Whatsapp account.
1. Whatsapp is popular.
With over two billion people already using WhatsApp, it is safe to say that the future of messaging is on this platform.
Whatsapp is available in most countries (180), and almost everyone in India, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, Malaysia, Colombia, Turkey, Spain, Indonesia and across Africa.
WhatsApp’s popularity is in part due to it being completely free for consumers and substituting SMS and phone calls, both paid.
2. Reach people anytime, anywhere.
WhatsApp for business is a real-time communication channel. While people often put off reading emails, they usually check incoming messages right away, even on the go.
80% of WhatsApp messages are read in the first five minutes. WhatsApp messages get an unbeatable 98% open rate and 45-60% click rate.
3. Whatsapp is Private and personalized.
Whatsapp comes built-in with privacy and personification making it easy to send personal account credentials, order updates, and provide assistance in a safe, one-on-one chat.
The WhatsApp Business API also connects to your CRM, enabling you to use customer insights to customize your communication.
4. Whatsapp is Secure and trustworthy.
To provide security, Whatsapp added encryption to its platform to avoid chats from being leaked.
From a business point of view, it’s secure enough to exchange sensitive information like password resets and bank account information.
5. Whatsapp is GRPR-compliant and prevents its users from spam.
We live in a time when bots are being used to abuse consumer privacy. WhatsApp is adamant that only opt-in contacts are messaged through the API, making it fully GDPR-compliant.
The same list-building best practices as email marketing apply. The end user also has the power to directly impact your quality score and send quotas by blocking or reporting you.
While it sounds harsh, it ensures the platform stays free of spammers and that end-users continue to enjoy the experience.
6. Whatsapp supports various kinds of content formats.
One of the biggest benefits of the WhatsApp Business app is that it offers a wide range of formats and interactive content options for business messaging.
There are lists, CTAs, links, images, videos, attachments, and products so recipients can interact with the campaign, not just read it.
The WhatsApp business features also include autoresponders, shareable product catalogues, chatbots, and contact management.
7. Automate responses to customer queries.
WhatsApp offers automation and canned responses to speed up your customer support process and lessen your workload. You can set away messages or quick replies to FAQs.
8. Whatsapp allows you to reach an international audience.
Whatsapp has a huge presence across the world allowing you to chat with multiple people around the world.
Any app relying on phone numbers can be tricky, but WhatsApp makes it easy to reach people regardless of their country code. You are free to message people across the globe from the same account.
9. You get to showcase your brand with Whatsapp Business
One of the major benefits of a Whatsapp business account is the additional brand exposure. Every WhatsApp business account has a branded business profile complete with a logo or image, website URL, address, etc.
You can also list some or all of your products to give people an overview of what you offer right there in the app. This adds legitimacy to the communication and enhances your brand image.
10. Whatsapp can be used to enhance your marketing campaigns.
WhatsApp Business doesn’t just give you another medium, but also adds value to your marketing campaigns.
There are easy-to-use labels for managing your contacts in groups like Loyal customers, WhatsApp newsletter subscribers, Leads from trade shows, etc.
Engagement metrics show if your messages are read, clicked, or reported. The WhatsApp Business API can be connected to a CRM and use the customer data from there for even more targeted campaigns.
How Do I Make Money With Whatsapp?
Getting a Whatsapp account is relatively easy, all you need is a phone number and an active internet-connected smartphone.
Once you’ve got a Whatsapp account set up, you can promote your own small business, perform referral marketing for more established companies or handle other aspects of your professional life all from one convenient hub. Here are some of the ways to make money with Whatsapp
1. Sell your product.
An eCommerce business is a business model where the buying and selling of goods or services are done over the internet.
The business model behind Ecommerce enables the digital transfer of money and data to execute these online transactions.
Selling your product or service on WhatsApp is easy, all you need to do is build an audience and establish confidence in your brand and product.
I wrote a comprehensive guide on how to start an eCommerce business on this blog. Check out the link to the article below to learn more.
- How To Start an eCommerce Business and Make Money
- (Sellfy Review) How To Grow Your eCommerce Business With Sellfy
2. Drive Traffic To Your Blog.
Starting a blog is one of the best ways to make money online. It is possible to build monthly recurring income as a blogger.
When it comes to the most effective methods how to monetize a blog, it all depends on your blogging niche and audience type.
Most people decide to stick with affiliate marketing, while some choose Google Adsense as a means of monetization.
Do you own a blog, that is in dire need of traffic to make money? You can leverage your WhatsApp Audience to drive traffic to your blog.
I wrote a comprehensive guide on how to start a successful blog. Check out the link to the article below to learn more.
3. Affiliate Marketing.
Affiliate marketing is the practice of promoting the products or services of another person or company in exchange for a commission on the resulting sale.
Affiliate marketing is a modern interpretation of getting a commission on a sale. Affiliate marketing is just a quick way to offer products and services without having to create your products and services.
To recommend products and services to your audience, you need to build trust by publishing value-added content.
I wrote a comprehensive guide on how to start an affiliate marketing business on this blog. Check out the link to the article below to learn more.
4. Drive Traffic To Your YouTube Channel.
One exciting way to make money online is by becoming a content creator on YouTube.
YouTube is one of the most popular video sites on the Web today. More than five billion YouTube videos are watched around the world daily.
YouTube is a really interesting way to make money, and when it’s done right, it can be a very lucrative business idea.
Do you own a YouTube channel that is in dire need of traffic, you can leverage the use of your Whatsapp audience to send in traffic to your YouTube channel.
I wrote a comprehensive guide on how to start a YouTube channel and make money. Check out the link to the article below to learn more.
5. Become a Whatsapp Influencer.
Influence marketing has become a mainstream marketing tactic and is no longer limited to a select few brands or agencies.
Almost every major industry has seen a rise in influencers. And brands are leveraging them now more than ever. Being an influencer has become so lucrative that it’s no wonder that everyone wants to be one in their respective domains.
If you are one of those people who want to become an influencer, WhatsApp is a great place to start.
All you need to become a WhatsApp influencer is a broadcast list with the targetted audience, you need do is build a relationship with new and existing contacts, ask them to save your number and add them to your broadcast list.
Make sure you do not abuse this privilege as your Whatsapp account can be reported for abuse and be banned.
I wrote a comprehensive guide on how to share links and make money. Check out the link to the article below to learn more.
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