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WhatsApp Flows · Lead Generation · WA.Expert

WhatsApp Flows for
Lead Capture

A WhatsApp Flow lets you collect name, email, budget, requirement, and any qualifying question — all inside WhatsApp, before the conversation even starts. No website form, no Google Form link, no drop-off. This is the highest-converting lead capture method available to Indian businesses today.

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More leads vs website form
72%
Flow completion rate
0
Redirects out of WhatsApp
What you will build

Lead capture Flow — components and field types

WhatsApp Flows support multiple input types for lead capture. Here are the components available and when to use each:

ComponentBest forExampleValidation
TextInputName, company, city"Your full name"Min/max char length, required
EmailInputEmail address"Work email address"Auto email format validation
PhoneInputAdditional phone (already have WhatsApp number)"WhatsApp number auto-filled"Auto phone format
DropdownBudget range, industry, product interest"Select your budget"Required selection
RadioButtonsGroupSingle-select qualifying questions"Are you buying for business or personal use?"Required selection
CheckboxGroupMulti-select interests"Which features interest you?"Min selections
TextAreaOpen-ended requirement description"Briefly describe what you need"Max 500 chars

💡 Keep lead capture Flows to 5 fields maximum. Each additional field beyond 5 reduces completion rate by approximately 8–12%. Collect only what you need to qualify and route the lead — get the rest in the conversation.

Build steps

How to build a lead capture Flow in WA.Expert

  1. 1

    Create the Flow

    WA.Expert → Flows → New Flow → "Lead Generation" template or blank. Name it descriptively: real_estate_lead_form or demo_request_form.

  2. 2

    Add qualifying fields

    Drag your 3–5 core fields. For B2B: Company, Role, Team Size, Budget, Requirement. For B2C real estate: Name, Budget, Configuration, Timeline, Location preference.

  3. 3

    Set up conditional logic

    Show different fields based on earlier answers. Example: if Budget > ₹1 Cr → show "Premium project interest" field. If Budget < ₹50L → show "First-time buyer?" toggle.

  4. 4

    Add confirmation screen

    "Thank you [name], we'll call you within 2 hours" — set expectations immediately. This reduces "when will you call?" follow-up messages.

  5. 5

    Connect webhook to CRM

    On submit → POST to your CRM (Zoho, Salesforce, Leadsquared, Google Sheets). WA.Expert sends the full Form data as JSON. No manual data entry.

  6. 6

    Trigger follow-up message

    Immediately after Flow submit → send Utility template: "Hi [name], we've received your enquiry. Our team will call you at [time]."

Lead capture Flow preview

All data posted to your CRM automatically on submit.

Entry points

How users enter your lead capture Flow

📣 Click-to-WhatsApp Ad

Meta ad → WhatsApp conversation opens → Flow launches automatically. Highest volume entry point for paid campaigns. Flow replaces the landing page entirely.

💬 Keyword trigger

User sends "ENQUIRE" or "BOOK" to your WhatsApp number → chatbot triggers the Flow. Works for inbound organic traffic — people who message you directly.

📤 Outbound template

Send a marketing template with a "Fill Form" CTA button that opens the Flow. Works for re-engagement: "Tell us what you're looking for — tap below."

🔗 WhatsApp link / QR code

wa.me/[number]?text=ENQUIRE — used on website, business cards, brochures, and hoarding banners. Triggers keyword → Flow.

🌐 Website widget

WhatsApp chat bubble on your website → user taps → conversation opens on mobile → keyword triggers Flow. Replace your website contact form.

📱 IndiaMART / 99acres / JD

Lead enquiries from portals arrive via webhook → WA.Expert sends an outbound template → template CTA opens the qualifciation Flow automatically.

FAQ

Lead capture Flow questions

Can I connect the lead capture Flow directly to my CRM?
Yes — WA.Expert sends Flow submission data to your webhook endpoint as JSON. Connect to Zoho CRM, Salesforce, HubSpot, Leadsquared, or any CRM with a REST API. For Google Sheets, use WA.Expert's native Google Sheets integration — no webhook setup needed. New leads appear in your sheet within seconds of Flow submission.
How is a WhatsApp lead capture Flow different from a chatbot?
A chatbot collects information through a conversation — one question at a time, back and forth. A WhatsApp Flow presents all fields as a structured form inside a single screen. Flows have higher completion rates for structured data collection (name, budget, requirement). Chatbots are better for exploratory conversations, FAQs, and multi-branch logic. Most businesses use both: Flow for initial qualification, chatbot for ongoing conversation.
What is the typical completion rate for a WhatsApp lead capture Flow?
WA.Expert platform data shows WhatsApp Flow completion rates of 65–80% for 3–5 field Flows entered from a Click-to-WhatsApp ad. This compares to 25–40% for external landing page forms and 40–55% for chatbot qualification. The key variables: fewer fields = higher completion, relevant entry point = higher completion, mobile-optimised form layout = higher completion (WhatsApp Flows are natively mobile).
Can I use a WhatsApp lead capture Flow with Click-to-WhatsApp Meta ads?
Yes — this is the most powerful combination. In Meta Ads Manager, create a WhatsApp ad → select "Lead Generation" objective → connect your WA.Expert number → set up the Flow to launch when the conversation starts. The Flow replaces the landing page. Meta's own data shows WhatsApp lead ads with Flows have 3–5× lower cost-per-lead than website conversion ads for Indian businesses.

WhatsApp Flows Guide

All Flow types, components, and configuration reference.

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Lead Qualification via WhatsApp

Full chatbot qualification flow — questions, routing, CRM push.

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Click-to-WhatsApp Ads

Meta ads that open WhatsApp directly — setup and optimisation.

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