{"id":26601,"date":"2021-11-10T16:00:08","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T16:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/?p=26601"},"modified":"2021-12-06T12:23:16","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T12:23:16","slug":"announcing-intercoms-whatsapp-integration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/announcing-intercoms-whatsapp-integration\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcing our new WhatsApp integration \u2013 support your customers on the world&#8217;s most popular messaging service"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re thrilled to announce that you can now upgrade your support with WhatsApp. We\u2019ve partnered with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/\">WhatsApp<\/a> to provide a simple, hassle-free integration within Intercom \u2013 the easiest way to add a much-loved channel to your company\u2019s support experience.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer expectations for support are constantly increasing. Customers want fast, personalized and effective support when and where they need it. <\/span>When it comes to personalized support, WhatsApp is a no-brainer.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"pullquote-style-one\"><p>&#8220;Today, we\u2019re announcing a simple way to integrate one of the world\u2019s most popular communications platforms&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>There are now <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessofapps.com\/data\/whatsapp-statistics\/\">2.5 billion people<\/a> using WhatsApp across the world. It\u2019s already the most popular messaging service in more than 100 countries, and it&#8217;s growing fast. So it\u2019s no surprise that more and more companies are adding WhatsApp to their support offering.<\/p>\n<p>But adding more support channels can be challenging. Today, we\u2019re announcing a simple way to integrate one of the world\u2019s most popular communications platforms with your support offering.<\/p>\n<p>Eager to get started? You can find WhatsApp in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/app-store\">App Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"solving-omnichannel-support-problems\">Solving omnichannel support problems<\/h2>\n<p>Omnichannel support requires consistent customer experiences across multiple channels, with a single, connected system for managing these interactions. But adding more support channels often brings more layers of complexity for your team.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"pullquote-style-one\"><p>\u201cWe\u2019ve removed the complexity \u2013 our WhatsApp integration seamlessly introduces one of your customers\u2019 best-loved platforms\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>New channels often require new tools to manage them, which means your team needs to spend valuable time learning how to use these tools and incorporating them into team processes (or creating new ones). It takes more time than your support team has to spare, and can be difficult to ensure internal alignment on best practices.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve removed the complexity \u2013 our WhatsApp integration seamlessly introduces one of your customers&#8217; best-loved platforms with minimal setup or change required from your support team.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Gill Fisher, Head of Customer Experience &amp; Delivery at SMARTY, says \u201cWhat I love about Intercom is that it completely aligns with our brand value of being simple\u2026 Our advisors shouldn\u2019t even have to think about the platform they\u2019re using, they should just have to focus on creating great experiences for our customers.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-will-it-impact-your-support-offering\">How will it impact your support offering?<\/h2>\n<h3>It\u2019s easier than ever for your customers to reach you<\/h3>\n<p>The WhatsApp integration makes it more convenient than ever for customers to contact your support team. It\u2019s a great way to help your customers right where they are, at a time that suits them best.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-integration-chat-1.jpg\" alt=\"WhatsApp integration chat (1)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-integration-chat-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-integration-chat-1-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-integration-chat-1-700x379.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-integration-chat-1-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-integration-chat-1-600x325.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can publish your WhatsApp number on your company channels, create links to embed on your website or emails, and generate QR codes for physical packaging or flyers to enable your customers to start conversations with your business directly on WhatsApp.<\/p>\n<h3>Reply directly from the Intercom Inbox<\/h3>\n<p>WhatsApp messages come directly to the inbox your team uses to help your customers every day. We\u2019ve updated the core inbox efficiency tools \u2013 rules, SLAs and macros \u2013 to work with WhatsApp conversations so your team can shorten queues, assign conversations, and escalate queries, exactly how you usually would. One tool to manage your entire support offering.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-VIP-Rule-Intercom-integration-1.jpg\" alt=\"WhatsApp VIP Rule Intercom integration (1)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-VIP-Rule-Intercom-integration-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-VIP-Rule-Intercom-integration-1-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-VIP-Rule-Intercom-integration-1-700x431.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-VIP-Rule-Intercom-integration-1-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-VIP-Rule-Intercom-integration-1-600x370.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Provide support no matter where your customers are<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s easier than ever for your customers to access support on the go. They can reach you directly from WhatsApp, or seamlessly move the conversation from the Messenger to WhatsApp whenever it suits them.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-integration-1.jpg\" alt=\"WhatsApp integration (1)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-integration-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-integration-1-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-integration-1-700x475.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-integration-1-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WhatsApp-integration-1-600x408.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Not only is this a great customer experience, it\u2019s a hidden superpower for your team because it introduces WhatsApp conversations without any process changes. Since conversations start in the Messenger, all your existing automation, rules, and inboxes will continue to work as normal.<\/p>\n<p>If your customer decides to move the conversation to WhatsApp, your team\u2019s replies will go to WhatsApp with no changes needed. It\u2019s an elegant way to get started with one of the world&#8217;s most popular messaging services.<\/p>\n<h3>See how WhatsApp measures up to your other channels<\/h3>\n<p>WhatsApp fits easily into your reporting processes within Intercom. Compare it against your other support channels and monitor your customers\u2019 satisfaction with your upgraded support offering.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/New-conversations-by-channel-WhatsApp-integration-1.jpg\" alt=\"New conversations by channel WhatsApp integration (1)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/New-conversations-by-channel-WhatsApp-integration-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/New-conversations-by-channel-WhatsApp-integration-1-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/New-conversations-by-channel-WhatsApp-integration-1-700x475.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/New-conversations-by-channel-WhatsApp-integration-1-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/New-conversations-by-channel-WhatsApp-integration-1-600x408.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Which channel is carrying the highest conversation volume? Which has the slowest response time? Where is customer satisfaction highest? Intercom\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/announcing-conversation-topics-custom-reports\/\">reporting<\/a> will allow you to optimize your omnichannel support with invaluable customer insights.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-does-it-work\">How does it work?<\/h2>\n<p>Create or migrate a WhatsApp business account in minutes, and with a simple integration (literally the click of a button), you can manage your WhatsApp conversations right from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/inbox\">Intercom Inbox<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For your customers, it means a seamless support experience on a platform they\u2019re already familiar with. Customers can even start a chat on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/messenger\">Intercom Messenger<\/a>, then scan a QR code to continue the conversation on WhatsApp.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"pullquote-style-one\"><p>\u201cYou can keep everything \u2013 conversations, reports, automation rules \u2013 in one place\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>For your support team, nothing changes! You can keep everything \u2013 conversations, reports, automation rules \u2013 in one place. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That can make a huge difference for support teams. Intercom customers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgardcooper.com\/\">Edgard &amp; Cooper<\/a> are already seeing a huge impact: \u201cThe WhatsApp integration is fantastic! Our customers find it convenient, and so does our team.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Interested in adding WhatsApp to your support offering? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intercom.com\/blog\/customer-support-software\/human-support\">Learn more<\/a> about how Intercom\u2019s WhatsApp integration can supercharge your human support offering.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Incorporate your customers\u2019 most loved platform into your support offering. 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