Online Shopping Can Be Directly Via WhatsApp

JAKARTA - The WhatsApp instant messaging service launched a new icon in the chat room in WhatsApp Business contacts. Later, users can easily view the product catalog for sale.

Quoting Slashgear, Wednesday, November 11, this feature was added to the WhatsApp Business service which allows sellers and buyers to connect directly. Different from regular WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business has its own advantages by having a product catalog.

Previously, to be able to view this product catalog, users had to open the contact account in question. Then the catalog menu appears. But now a catalog icon is available on the top right side of the chat room.

Position next to the phone and menu icons. When users access it, they will be taken directly to the list of merchandise the seller's account offers. Then, prospective buyers can continue their sale and purchase transactions.

For users who want to try it, they must first update the WhatsApo Business application on the Google Play Store or App Store. It is known, this feature can be used by all WhatsApp users, including Indonesia.

Previously, WhatsApp had also launched WhatsApp Pay in India. This is a big step towards making WhatsApp a multipurpose platform, as a messaging application as well as a shopping application.