Unlike what we see today, WhatsApp is not always free. In 2013, for example, those with iPhones have to pay a one -time fee of $ 1 to download the app. After nine years, messenger plans to reinstall a model similar to a paid subscription that promises expand the capacity of linked devices.

WABetaInfothe medium that specializes in WhatsApp leaks, recently published the company’s interest in going forward with a payment plan for WhatsApp users. whatsapp business, the business version. It will be called whatsapppremium and will only be available for business accounts.

The idea is capable of entrepreneurs access different functions than the original version via WhatsApp to help them improve communication in their businesses. So far, it is not known what the price of this WhatsApp Premium will be, but there is knowledge of what will be available with some of these additional functions.

First of all, it looks like it will let it bind up to 10 different devices on the same company account. This way, many workers can manage it to respond to customer requests.

Also, you can not only link those 10 devices at most, but you can as well change the name to differentiate them. Apparently, the latest version of the Android, iOS and desktop beta of the messaging service plans to offer the ability create a custom link.

Another new thing in this future WhatsApp Premium is that it will allow the entrepreneurs themselves to do so create a short link in wa.me/ format so that customers can quickly access the company profile and contact them. This link will be unique for each company and only can be changed every 90 days.

This potential approach does not mean that companies will not be able to create links that redirect to their WhatsApp, but using the wa.me domain will tell users that they can at least trust the platform on which hosted company.

The paid function will be exclusive to WhatsApp Business accounts and will be optional, as seen on WABetainfo. On the other hand, no one suggests that WhatsApp Business as a whole will pay off in the near future.

WhatsApp Business, the version for businesses and small businesses

The commercial version of the messaging service is a free downloadable application designed to serve the needs of businesses and small businesses. In this version of the app, users can Communicate more easily with your customersshow them your products and services, and answer their questions during the shopping experience.

By the end of 2021, WhatsApp Business started to launch a feature on view a business’s products directly in the profile of account, a version of catalogs for small businesses that work both in Argentina and in other markets.

Collections allow businesses organize your catalog items by categoryso customers don’t have to scroll through long lists of items to find what they’re looking for.

For example, a restaurant might create collections with appetizers, main meals, and desserts; A clothing store can add collections for men’s, women’s clothing, shirts, pants, and more. Once people choose what to buy, they can add it to their cart and submit the order to the business.

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