A few years ago I wrote python code that still works, and I'm using it in the company I currently work for from time to time.
It works just like email newsletters, you just need the mobile numbers and the message. If you want, you can even personalize the message. You don't need to save the numbers upfront on your mobile device (that's the main advantage).
Whoever buys this code from me will have to do some preparations before each new bulk that take maybe 5 minutes - and for that I'll make detailed instructions with videos.
Then the code just runs on WhatsApp Web, (the user will need a valid phone number with WhatsApp installed).
It sends roughly 10 messages per minute. You can make it send more (maybe 30-40), but I didn't want to take any chances of WhatsApp blocking the number so I moderated it a bit.
I was thinking of selling it for 100$.
I thought of buying a simple .com domain and a landing page with videos and selling points, and a CTA button to a Gumroad page for the purchase (The code itself with documents and videos for instructions).
Then I'll give email support and even live video chat support.
I thought of marketing it in some Reddit growth groups and even here on IH.
What do you think of the "product" and the demand for it?
What do you think of the pricing?
What do you think of the acquisition methods?
What do you think of the funnel?
Thoughts and suggestions are more than welcome!
Hi, this is our solution.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b2SsvBD3Ao
There is a big demand for bulk campaigns.
Do not think about SPAM. Think about creating an audience and a relationship with your customers.
Hi! I'm super interested - any way I could use this? I currently run ecommerce stores in emerging markets where emails are non-existant and whatsapp everything
Hi neilsh, since I posted this post, there have been some developments.
I transitioned from selling the raw python code into rewriting the whole script in Javascript and wrapping it in a chrome extension with an online purchase funnel.
In other words, it's good news for you - in a couple of days I'll be able to send you a website where you can purchase the extension through PayPal for 99$.
Sounds good?
Amazing!
Hey there :)
What's your twitter handle? let's talk.
Hi!
@saadaneil
It says that you can't be messaged. Perhaps you turned messages off?
Should be good right now!
Well, I messaged you :)
Let's talk there
Tom, my understanding is that according to Whatsapp terms, any first time messages need to conform to a template. I think this is a spam countermeasure. Being able to send custom text out of the blue just isn't possible- unless you've found a way to circumvent this?
Yes, it is possible through their api.whatsapp.com, and as long as the messages you send are not spammy, it'll be Ok.
For example, people signed up for your service or event, and you want to send them some reminders, that's not spam. If you scrape the entire internet for phone numbers and send them a penis enlargement advertisement, then it's spammy.