How to sell on WhatsApp Status: a simple weekly plan
Treat WhatsApp Status like a small shop window that refreshes every day. Post a few times daily, not dozens; show one product per post with the price; mix product posts with proof (deliveries, reviews) and behind-the-scenes; and end every post with one clear way to order. Status updates disappear after 24 hours, so consistency matters more than any single perfect post.
Why does WhatsApp Status sell?
The people who see your Status already saved your number — they are past customers, friends of customers and people who asked about a product. That warm audience is why a simple, regular Status often brings more orders than a public post. The catch: posts vanish after a day, so you need a rhythm.
What should you post each day?
| Day | Post |
|---|---|
| Monday | New arrival or this week's menu, with price |
| Tuesday | A short video explaining one product |
| Wednesday | Proof: a delivery photo or a customer message (with permission) |
| Thursday | How to order and pay, in one simple image |
| Friday | Weekend offer or bundle |
| Saturday | Behind the scenes: packing orders, cooking, sewing |
| Sunday | Best-seller reminder and next week's preview |
How many Status posts is too many?
When contacts tap through ten near-identical posts, many simply skip all of them. A few strong posts a day — one main product, one proof, one reminder — usually beats a long stream. Space them out across the day.
Should you show the price?
Yes, in most cases. "DM for price" adds a step and many people will not ask. A visible price filters out people who would never buy and saves you replying to every message one by one.
What format works best?
- Vertical 9:16: it fills the screen — see What is the 9:16 aspect ratio.
- Big, readable text: product name, price, how to order.
- Short video: a person talking about the product holds attention longer than a still photo.
- Captions: many people watch with the sound off — see What are burned-in captions.
A Story-size flyer (1080 × 1920) is made for Status; your first 3 flyers on DINEX UGC are free — see How do I design a flyer in my brand colours.
How do you turn views into orders?
- One product per post, so the reply is obvious ("I want the blue one").
- End with a single call to action: "Reply 'ORDER' to this Status".
- Reply fast — a slow reply loses the sale.
- Save buyers' numbers and ask them to save yours, so they keep seeing your Status.
Should I use WhatsApp Business?
It helps: a catalogue, quick replies and labels make answering orders faster.
Can I post the same video on Status and TikTok?
Yes — make it vertical and it works on both.