Introduction messages
Introduce yourself or your business in a message.
A first message should say who you are, why you are writing and what the other person can do. Short and warm is better than long and formal.
Put the useful detail in the first line. Many people read only that.
Hello ____, I am ____ from ____. We offer ____. If you are interested, I would be happy to share more details.
Hi ____, ____ gave me your number and suggested I contact you about ____. Is this a good time?
Hello ____, I am the new ____ at ____. I wanted to introduce myself and say that I am happy to help.
Hi ____, we met at ____. I am ____. It was nice talking about ____, and I would like to stay in touch.
Hello ____, I run a small ____ in ____. Here is our catalogue: ____. Please tell me if you would like to place an order.
Hi ____, I am a parent of ____ in class ____. I am writing to ask about ____.
Hello ____, my name is ____. I am interested in ____ that you advertised. Is it still available?
Hi ____, I saw your work on ____ and liked it very much. May I ask about your rates for ____?
Using these messages
Tap Copy and paste the message into WhatsApp, or tap "Send on WhatsApp" to open WhatsApp with the message ready. Fill every blank (____) with your own detail before you press send. Change a word or two so that it sounds like you. The guide to short business messages explains the pattern behind them.
Questions people ask
What do the blanks (____) mean?
They show where to type your own detail, such as a name, a date or an amount. Fill every blank before you send.
Can I send the same message to many people?
We advise against bulk sending to people who did not ask. See bulk messages and consent.