WhatsApp Business New Search Filters

WhatsApp Business

Here’s all you need to know about the new search features for WhatsApp Business. Before we come to that, for those of you unaware of WhatsApp business, here’s the simple answer –

Difference between WhatsApp & WhatsApp Business?

WhatsApp Business allows you to create a profile tailored to suit the products and services offered by your business. Compared to the regular WhatsApp, where you can only have a profile photo, name, and description, WhatsApp Business includes additional features.

Now that you have clarity, let’s talk about new features for WhatsApp Business.

The new feature allows users to search for local businesses and restaurants straight from the app itself. Here’s all you need to know about the new Business Directory feature and how to use it.

WABetaInfo leaked a screenshot showcasing the new search filters that come with the feature recently. You can check it out below –

WhatsApp Business new search filters

To use the feature, all WhatsApp Business users need to do is simply hit the search button in their app on the top of the main screen. Among the results, users will see new filters for nearby businesses like restaurants, grocery stores, and more in addition to the older subcategories like photos, videos, and documents, as seen in the screenshot above.

All users for WhatsApp business would be able to use this feature. There is no additional or hidden costs for the same. The feature is more likely to be used on the Business platform where users may want to know more about local entities like competing businesses in their area.

Do check out the new feature.


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