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WhatsApp Business catalog: show products right in the chat

By Iryna Savchenko 2 min read
WhatsApp Business catalog: show products right in the chat

A WhatsApp Business catalog is a built-in storefront where a customer browses products with photos, prices and descriptions right in the chat and sends a chosen item as a request, without going to a website.

The catalog turns the conversation into a point of sale: instead of resending photos by hand, you give the customer a ready storefront.

A product catalog in the WhatsApp Business app
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How do you create a WhatsApp Business catalog?

Setup takes a few steps — from enabling the catalog to your first product. Go through them in order, adding a photo, price and description to each item.

What do you put in a product description?

Keep it short and to the point: name, main benefit, price. Avoid long texts — in a chat the customer decides fast, and extra detail gets in the way.

How does a catalog speed up the sale?

A visible price and description remove typical questions before the chat even starts. The customer sends a specific item — and you move straight to delivery and payment, not to «how much».

Frequently asked questions

What is a WhatsApp Business catalog?

It's a built-in storefront: a set of products with photos, prices and descriptions that a customer browses right in the app and sends you as a request, without going to a website.

How many products can I add to the catalog?

The catalog holds dozens of items, but don't try to upload your entire range. Keep your best sellers — it's easier for the customer to choose and simpler for you to keep current.

Can I show prices in the catalog?

Yes, and you should. A visible price removes the «how much» question and speeds up the chat: the customer moves straight to delivery and payment details.

Why is a catalog better than photos in the chat?

A catalog keeps products structured and always at hand — no resending photos by hand each time. The customer browses the storefront themselves and sends a specific item.

How do customers find the catalog?

Through the button on your business profile or when you send a product into the chat. Add a catalog link to your Instagram profile and bio to keep the path short.