Social Media & Omnichannel Integrations
Connect WhatsApp for instant customer chat, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter/X
Configuring WhatsApp Direct Customer Chat
In African retail, WhatsApp is the primary relationship channel. You can enable a floating WhatsApp button on your storefront:
1. In Settings > Social Media, toggle on "Enable WhatsApp Direct Chat".
2. Enter your WhatsApp Business phone number in international format without the "+" or leading "0" (e.g. `2348012345678`).
3. Customize the Pre-filled Message (e.g. "Hi! I'm browsing your online store and have a question about...").
4. Click Save. A floating WhatsApp widget immediately appears in the bottom right corner of your storefront on every page.
Social Links Placement on Storefronts
Once configured, your social media links automatically populate:
Key Takeaways
- The store footer with branded vector icons
- The mobile navigation drawer under "Follow Us"
- Your custom About Us, Blog articles, and Contact pages
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