https://oakdeal.com/blogGuides on WhatsApp sales, lead follow-up and CRM for small teams.en-inhttps://oakdeal.com/blog/ai-sales-assistanthttps://oakdeal.com/blog/ai-sales-assistantWed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTAIWhat an AI sales assistant is, what it does well (instant replies, qualifying, follow-ups, summaries), where it needs a human, and how to set one up safely.https://oakdeal.com/blog/best-crm-for-small-business-indiahttps://oakdeal.com/blog/best-crm-for-small-business-indiaWed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTLead managementWhat to look for in a CRM for a small business in India: WhatsApp, mobile use, price, setup time, AI, data location and more. 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What it does, key features, and how to choose one.https://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-auto-reply-messages-for-businesshttps://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-auto-reply-messages-for-businessWed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhatsAppCopy-ready WhatsApp auto reply samples for business: greeting, away, after-hours, holiday and FAQ replies, how to set them up and when to use AI instead.https://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-broadcast-limithttps://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-broadcast-limitWed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhatsAppWhatsApp broadcast limits explained: 256 contacts per list on the Business app, messaging limits on the API, broadcast vs group, and how to send to more people safely.https://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-business-account-bannedhttps://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-business-account-bannedWed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhatsAppThe real reasons WhatsApp bans or restricts business numbers (spam, blocks, unofficial apps, bulk senders), how to appeal, and 10 habits that keep your number safe.https://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-business-api-pricing-indiahttps://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-business-api-pricing-indiaWed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhatsAppHow Meta charges for WhatsApp Business API messages in India in 2026: per-message rates by category, what is free, and how to keep costs low.https://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-business-app-vs-apihttps://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-business-app-vs-apiWed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhatsAppThe free WhatsApp Business app and the WhatsApp Business Platform (API) compared: users, automation, AI, costs, templates and when to switch.https://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-business-multiple-usershttps://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-business-multiple-usersWed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhatsAppCan several people use one WhatsApp Business number? Linked devices vs a team inbox on the API, limits, chat assignment and the right setup for a sales team.https://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-chatbot-for-businesshttps://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-chatbot-for-businessWed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTAIWhat a WhatsApp chatbot can do for a business, menu bots vs AI chatbots, real costs in India, how to set one up without annoying customers and when to hand over.https://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-follow-up-message-templateshttps://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-follow-up-message-templatesWed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhatsAppReady-to-use WhatsApp follow-up message templates for sales: after an enquiry, after no response, after a quotation, before an appointment, for payments and more.https://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-green-tick-verificationhttps://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-green-tick-verificationWed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhatsAppHow the WhatsApp verified badge (the old green tick) works in 2026: Official Business Account vs Meta Verified, eligibility, price in India and how to apply.https://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-opt-inhttps://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-opt-inWed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhatsAppWhat WhatsApp opt-in means, what Meta’s policy requires, 8 ways to collect consent (forms, ads, QR codes, chat), wording examples and how to handle opt-outs.https://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-template-message-guidelineshttps://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-template-message-guidelinesWed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhatsAppHow WhatsApp template messages work: the three categories, character limits, variables, buttons, 15 approved-style examples and the common reasons Meta rejects templates.https://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-vs-sms-marketinghttps://oakdeal.com/blog/whatsapp-vs-sms-marketingWed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhatsAppWhatsApp vs SMS for Indian businesses: cost per message, open and reply rates, DLT vs template approval, rich media, and when SMS still wins.