WhatsApp Message Template Guide for Business
If you're using WhatsApp Business API to reach your customers, WhatsApp message templates are at the heart of your communication strategy. They allow businesses to send pre-approved, personalized, and scalable messages while staying compliant with WhatsApp's policies.
In this guide, we’ll cover what WhatsApp message templates are, how they work, why they’re so effective - and how you can create and automate them to drive better customer engagement with LINK Mobility.
What Is a WhatsApp Message Template?
A WhatsApp message template is a pre-defined message format used in WhatsApp Business API to send outbound (proactive) messages to customers.
Because WhatsApp requires user opt-in, these templates allow businesses to:
Automate notifications
Send marketing offers
Confirm transactions
Deliver time-sensitive updates
All templates must be submitted and approved by Meta (WhatsApp’s parent company), ensuring your outbound messages remain compliant and high quality.
Why WhatsApp Message Templates Are Smart for Business
Using WhatsApp Business API is not just about responding to customer inquiries - it's about reaching customers at the right time with the right message.
That’s where WhatsApp message templates give businesses a powerful advantage:
Enable proactive communication at scale
Standardize message formats while allowing dynamic personalization
Speed up customer service with pre-approved content
Fully automated once integrated with CRM, ERP, or marketing platforms
Increase engagement with rich media, buttons, and interactive elements
Templates allow you to build better conversations - faster.
Types of WhatsApp Message Templates
Meta classifies WhatsApp message templates into 3 core types, depending on the business purpose:
How to Create a WhatsApp Message Template
Setting up your WhatsApp message templates is a quick process - and once approved, they allow you to automate and scale your customer communication efficiently.
Here’s how to create a new template:
Go to your Meta Business Manager account.
Select Create Message Template.
Choose the appropriate category: Marketing,
Authentication, or Utility.
Name your template and write the message content (you can include variables and placeholders).
Submit for Meta’s approval.
Once approved, you can start sending messages to opted-in customers.
Build Smarter Conversations with WhatsApp Flows
While templates are great for starting conversations, WhatsApp Flows take your messaging to the next level by adding fully interactive chat experiences.
With WhatsApp Flows, businesses can:
Build drag-and-drop forms inside WhatsApp
Create dynamic product selectors
Collect customer feedback via surveys
Book appointments directly inside chat
Guide customers through onboarding journeys
For example:
A loyalty program message template can include a WhatsApp Flow that allows users to register, select product preferences, and confirm participation - all inside the conversation.
LINK Mobility fully supports WhatsApp Flows via MyLINKConnect, allowing you to easily build, personalize, and launch interactive flows alongside your templates.
Real-World Use Cases for WhatsApp Message Templates
WhatsApp message templates can be applied across industries to automate communication, streamline customer service, and keep customers informed at every stage.
Here are some common examples:
Why Templates Help Maximize WhatsApp’s Power
Without templates, businesses are limited to customer-initiated chats.
Templates unlock:
Proactive communication
Higher engagement
Faster issue resolution
Better customer experience
You move beyond reactive support to actively drive customer journeys, promotions, loyalty programs, and automated service updates - all inside WhatsApp.
LINK Mobility Helps You Manage WhatsApp Message Templates Easily
At LINK Mobility, we simplify your WhatsApp Business API setup so you can:
Create and submit templates directly
Personalize templates with variables
Automate messages with MyLINKConnect
Build WhatsApp Flows alongside templates
Ensure full compliance with Meta’s policies
As Europe’s trusted WhatsApp Business Solutions Provider, LINK Mobility helps businesses of all sizes activate, scale, and optimize their WhatsApp messaging - with full support, automation tools, and global experience.
Our platform makes it easy to activate powerful WhatsApp messaging - no developer required.
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