We've seen scam messages of WhatsApp Gold and WhatsApp Pink in the past years, luring unsuspecting users to install them on their smartphones. Though WhatsApp Premium might sound like fake news or some malware, it is, however, a paid-for premium version of WhatsApp. In this article, I will tell you everything that you need to know about WhatsApp Premium ahead of its official rollout.
WhatsApp is the world's most downloaded instant messaging app, and it's free too. The Meta-owned messaging does not support ads or monetize its services, though that might soon change.
According to popular tipster WABetaInfo, WhatsApp has in the works a paid-for version of WhatsApp and is currently in beta undergoing tests. Though there isn't much out there about this new subscription service, I will tell you everything regarding it.
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Everything You Need To Know About WhatsApp Premium:
Is there a WhatsApp Premium?
WhatsApp is developing a Premium tier of WhatsApp that will require a subscription fee. This isn't a scam as seen with WhatsApp Gold and WhatsApp Pink.
What is WhatsApp Premium?
WhatsApp Premium is a paid subscription service from WhatsApp for businesses. This service isn't for regular users as it is designed to facilitate business communication with customers. There are several features on WhatsApp Premium that isn't on the regular WhatsApp app.
How much is WhatsApp Premium
Features of WhatsApp Premium
WhatsApp multi-device: Link up to 10 devices
Recently, WhatsApp made it possible for a user to add up to 4 devices to one account, WhatsApp Premium promises more. Business accounts with an subscription will be able to add up to 10 additional devices to their accounts.
This feature will help facilitate businesses that have a dedicated social media team to handle their WhatsApp accounts. Team members won't be limited to a few gadgets to make posts and respond to customer's quarries.
Custom link
WhatsApp Premium users will be able to create a short custom URL for their business like this wa.me/businessname. If we were to be on WhatsApp Premium, it will be something like this wa.me/techfoe.
A custom link will make the business look trustworthy, easy for customers to memorize, bookmark, start a chat, and even attract new users via word-of-mouth. Also, any customer that contacts you via the link will be able to see your WhatsApp phone number.