Have you ever forgotten to send a promotional message, birthday greeting, payment reminder, or abandoned cart notification? Delayed or forgotten reminders and messages can hamper your business and pose great difficulty for you. Here’s an actionable guide on how to schedule WhatsApp messages on various devices such as iPhone, Android, and WhatsApp web. Scheduling messages helps you overcome the tedious task of sending manual messages and also lets you communicate at the right time, improve engagement, and automate regular reminders or campaigns.
Why schedule WhatsApp Messages?
- Improve timely communications by sending messages when your client is active or on critical dates like birthdays.
- WhatsApp automation helps in sending recurring reminders, promotions, and customer support without manual intervention.
- WhatsApp scheduling improves efficiency and ensures consistent brand messaging.
How to schedule WhatsApp messages
On Android
1. Install SKEDit or another reliable WhatsApp message scheduler from the Google Play Store.
2. Grant necessary permissions during setup.
3. Select WhatsApp as the channel.
4. Pick the contact or group.
5. Enter your message and select date/time and repeat intervals.
6. Tap “Schedule”.
7. The app will notify you when the message is done.
Other WhatsApp scheduling apps
On iPhone
1. Install Apple’s “Shortcuts” app.
2. Create a personal automation and select Date/Time.
3. Add a “Text action” for your message.
4. Add “Send Message Through WhatsApp” and select the contact.
5. At the scheduled time, you’ll get a prompt from the app to manually send the message. The message will be ready; you just need to click send, as full automation is not possible due to iOS privacy restrictions.
On WhatsApp web/Desktop
1. Install a Chrome extension like Blueticks or WhatsApp Web Message Scheduler.
2. Open WhatsApp web, Login and select the desired contact.
3. Look for the scheduler icon in your chat list, set the date/time, and type your message.
4. Select Schedule and “Repeat’ for recurring message.
On WhatsApp Business or API
1. Use Built-in WhatsApp automation (Greeting and get away message).
2. For advanced needs, connect to WhatsApp Business API via platforms like TimelinesAI, Kommo, or respond.io.
3. Automate personalized message campaigns, track analytics, and manage opt-outs efficiently.
Quick Tips
- Plan content and scheduled messages to align with your campaign
- Segment the audience for a personalized touch.
- Schedule messages based on the recipient’s local time.
- Check the Automation by sending a draft to yourself first.
- Follow WhatsApp’s policies and provide opt-out options for bulk messaging
- Avoid sending too many messages, as it can get you reported as spam or even blocked.
Final Thoughts
While WhatsApp lacks an integrated message scheduling feature, you can leverage third-party applications, browser extensions, and the WhatsApp API to effortlessly automate and schedule your messages across all devices. For businesses, investing in these powerful scheduling tools can significantly enhance customer engagement, ensure timely responses, and optimize communication flow. Just be sure to prioritize user privacy and adhere to appropriate messaging frequencies to achieve the best results.
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