WhatsApp Business API Guide

Understand the WhatsApp Business API, message templates, customer conversations, Meta approval, automation, and how API messaging fits into a marketing platform.

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What the WhatsApp Business API Does

The WhatsApp Business API, also called the WhatsApp Business Platform, is built for companies that need scalable messaging, automation, integrations, approved templates, and multi-user workflows.

Templates and Customer Conversations

Businesses usually need approved templates for certain outbound messages. Once a customer replies or starts a conversation, businesses can manage the conversation within the allowed messaging window.

Where the API Fits

The API fits best when WhatsApp needs to connect with a CRM, contact database, automation workflow, support desk, or omnichannel messaging platform like TextBlast.

Business Issues It Solves

The API helps solve problems like manual replies, lack of tracking, disconnected customer records, inconsistent follow-up, and limited team access.

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