WhatsApp Business API
We connect the WhatsApp Business API through an official provider (BSP) to your site or CRM: order confirmations, delivery statuses and customer chat in WhatsApp. Honestly about the caveats — you need Meta verification, templates go through moderation, and every conversation is paid by WhatsApp tariffs.
WhatsApp Business API — overview

WhatsApp Business is the connection of the official WhatsApp Business API through a Meta partner provider (BSP, for example Twilio, 360dialog, Wazzup) to your store or CRM. Through it you send template messages (order confirmation, delivery status, a code, a reminder) and chat with the customer. We set up the connection, the Meta Business account verification, message templates, binding to order events, a chat for managers or a bot, and reports. Honestly about the main point, specific to WhatsApp: it is a closed Meta ecosystem with rules. To go live you need a verified Meta Business account and a connection through a BSP — verification takes days or weeks and depends on Meta, not on us. Every outbound template goes through Meta moderation and must be approved; promotional templates are stricter. The 24-hour rule applies: you can reply freely only within a day after the customer’s message, and outside that window only with approved paid templates. Cold campaigns are prohibited: you may write only to those who gave their number and consent, otherwise Meta blocks the account. Billing is per conversation by WhatsApp/BSP tariffs — that is your cost; our price is for the integration, not for the messages. You are responsible for the legality of the base, consent and compliance with Meta rules and 152-FZ; we set up the mechanics and point out the requirements. Important: you have two external dependencies — Meta and the provider (BSP); these are separate accounts and subscriptions, each with its own tariffs, limits and right to restrict or block the account, and both are outside our control. We integrate the API; collecting consent, keeping consent logs, the opt-out and data-policy notices are on you — without them Meta blocks and the law fines. The base price covers the connection of template notifications and the binding to orders; complex scenarios — a two-way chatbot with logic, two-way CRM sync, a catalog or payment right in the chat — are quoted separately. And honestly about the boundary: WhatsApp is a rich, trusted, two-way channel with high read rates, but paid per conversation and closed by Meta rules; for simple one-time codes SMS is cheaper, for free notifications use Telegram or push, for long content use email. The price covers the base integration; complex scenarios and a chatbot are quoted separately. If you have little customer correspondence or your audience is not on WhatsApp, the channel may not pay off — we will honestly say so. Picture this: a customer places an order and gets a confirmation with the contents in WhatsApp, and a day later a “handed to delivery” status with a tracking number, replying right in the chat if they have a question. The base price starts from 45,000 ₽; it depends on the scenarios, the provider and your platform.
Problems we solve
- Customers write on WhatsApp, but messages get lost on a manager’s personal phone.
- Confirmations and order statuses do not arrive — email in spam, SMS expensive.
- There is no official WhatsApp business channel with templates and history.
- The chat is not tied to the order and CRM — managers copy it by hand.
What's included in the WhatsApp Business API service
- Connecting the WhatsApp Business API through a provider (BSP)
- Verification of the Meta Business account
- Message templates and submitting them for Meta moderation
- Binding to order events: confirmation, status, reminder
- A chat for managers or a bot (by agreement) with history
- Delivery and read reports within the API
- Highlighting Meta rules, the 24-hour window and 152-FZ requirements
- An honest assessment of whether WhatsApp pays off in your case
What you get
- An official WhatsApp business channel tied to orders and CRM
- Confirmations and statuses in the messenger where the customer will see them
- A customer dialog with history, not on a manager’s personal phone
- It is clear where the tech ends and Meta rules, your base, consent and per-conversation cost begin
How the work goes: steps
- We clarify the scenarios, the provider (BSP) and the business-account readiness
- We connect the API, pass Meta verification, prepare and submit templates
- We test messages and dialogs, launch after the templates are approved
Why PDV Expert
- Fixed price and timeline — no surprises on the invoice.
- Report and recommendations in plain language — clear without a technical background.
- In touch at every step and answering questions about the result.
FAQ
Can I send ads to everyone on WhatsApp?
No. Cold campaigns on WhatsApp are prohibited by Meta rules: you may write only to those who gave their number and consent. Outside the 24 hours after the customer’s message — only approved templates, and every promotional template goes through strict moderation. Breaking the rules leads to a Meta account block — that is outside our control, so we build the channel honestly, by consent.
How much does it cost per month?
Sending itself is paid: WhatsApp and the provider (BSP) charge per conversation, with tariffs depending on type and country — that is your ongoing cost, not included in our price. We charge for the integration and setup. We will tell you the exact tariffs for the chosen provider.
How is WhatsApp better than SMS or Telegram?
WhatsApp is a trusted two-way channel with rich content and high read rates, handy for dialog and confirmations. But it is paid per conversation and closed by Meta rules. For simple one-time codes SMS is often cheaper, for free notifications — Telegram or push. We will help you choose for your audience, not upsell.
About the provider
The «WhatsApp Business API» service is provided by PDV Expert — a team specialising in «Website creation and improvement». We work under contract and deliver a written report with recommendations.