What is WhatsApp automation?+
WhatsApp automation uses chat flows, templates, API integrations, reminders, and CRM updates to respond to leads and customers faster.
Can Scallar build a WhatsApp chatbot?+
Yes. Scallar can build WhatsApp chatbot flows for FAQs, lead capture, booking, qualification, and handoff to a human team.
Can WhatsApp leads go to CRM or Google Sheets?+
Yes. WhatsApp leads can be logged into CRM, Google Sheets, calendars, and internal alerts depending on the workflow.
Do I need WhatsApp Business API?+
You usually need WhatsApp Business API for scalable templates, multi-agent workflows, integrations, and compliant business-initiated messages.
Can I automate follow-ups?+
Yes. Follow-ups can be automated for missed enquiries, appointments, payment reminders, documents, and sales-stage changes with sensible timing and opt-out handling.
What is the cost of WhatsApp automation?+
Cost depends on chatbot depth, API or provider choice, templates, integrations, usage, and server needs. See the WhatsApp pricing guide for ranges.
Can Scallar set up WhatsApp automated messages?+
Yes. Scallar can set up automated WhatsApp replies, reminders, confirmations, follow-ups, CRM updates, and handoff rules for opted-in business workflows.
Can WhatsApp be integrated into a website?+
Yes. Website forms, CTA buttons, landing pages, and lead magnets can route enquiries into WhatsApp and then into CRM, Google Sheets, or internal alerts.
Can WhatsApp automation support clinics, real estate, and coaching teams?+
Yes. Scallar can build industry-specific WhatsApp workflows for clinic appointments, property enquiries, admission follow-up, dealer test drives, and travel enquiries.
Can Scallar automate WhatsApp messages from Google Sheets?+
Yes. Scallar can scope Google Sheets to WhatsApp message workflows when the source data, opt-in status, templates, timing rules, and handoff process are clear.
How should I choose a WhatsApp automation tool?+
Compare tools by inbox needs, API access, templates, chatbot depth, CRM integration, reporting, support, and whether your team needs custom workflow implementation.
What should a business automate on WhatsApp first?+
Start with repeatable, time-sensitive steps such as an enquiry acknowledgement, qualification questions, booking confirmation, reminder, or status update. Keep complex, sensitive, or high-value conversations routed to a person.
Can WhatsApp automation update our CRM?+
Yes. A workflow can create or update a contact, capture the message source, apply a stage, and notify the right owner when the CRM supports the required integration.
What affects WhatsApp automation project cost?+
Cost depends on journey complexity, approvals, integrations, data quality, testing, reporting, and whether ongoing platform or message charges apply.