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WhatsApp journeysWhatsApp referral invite automation
Send loyal customers their personal referral link on WhatsApp, with an email follow-up if it isn’t read. Grow through word of mouth, on the app people share with friends.
How it works
Starts when the tag “loyal-customer” is added. 1 email + 1 WhatsApp over 7 days.
- Day 0: send the WhatsApp message “Refer a friend”
Template: Refer a friend WhatsApp template - Wait 7 days
- Only continue if the contact didn’t read the previous WhatsApp message
Everyone else leaves the sequence here. - Day 7: send “Give a gift, get a gift”
Design: Refer a friend template
Frequently asked questions
What is a whatsapp referral invite automation?
Send loyal customers their personal referral link on WhatsApp, with an email follow-up if it isn’t read. Grow through word of mouth, on the app people share with friends.
How does the whatsapp referral invite sequence start?
Starts when the tag “loyal-customer” is added. Each contact then moves through the steps on their own schedule.
How many messages are in the whatsapp referral invite sequence?
It contains 1 email + 1 WhatsApp over 7 days. You can add, remove or reorder steps, change the waiting times and edit every message. WhatsApp steps use Meta-approved message templates, sent from your own WhatsApp Business number.
How do I set up this whatsapp referral invite automation?
Create a free ENB Technologies account, connect your WhatsApp Business number, then go to Automations › New automation and choose “WhatsApp referral invite”. Review the messages, then click Activate.
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At a glance
- Goal: Grow through word of mouth, on the app people share with friends.
- Trigger: Tag added
- Length: 1 email + 1 WhatsApp over 7 days
- Smart rules: skips people who unsubscribe; waits for double opt-in confirmation
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