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ChatGpt recommends: Some free ways to find customers on WhatsApp, come and try it

Without incremental customers, there is no follow-up conversion. Below, we share some methods recommended by ChatGPT to find customers on WhatsApp. Without further ado, let’s get straight to the hard stuff:

PART.01

Google Maps Development Client

1. Open Google Maps (recommended to use computer or mobile browser)

Enter: https://www.google.com/maps

2. Enter industry + region keywords to search for target merchants

Example keywords (suitable for toy sellers/factories): toy shop / toy store / doll store / gift shop / reseller / wholesale.

For example: toy shop Brazil, gift store reseller Malaysia, doll wholesale Philippines

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3. Click on the specific merchant in the search results

Check if the WhatsApp contact information appears in the following:

  1. "Contact Information" column (may display WhatsApp number directly)
  2. Merchant's "Official website" link → Open the redirected official website and look for the WhatsApp button or number
  3. Merchant's "Pictures" or "Comments" area → Business cards are sometimes posted and may include WhatsApp in the image

4. Save and add to WhatsApp

  1. Copy number or http://wa.me link
  2. Open WhatsApp (or WhatsApp Business) → Search → Start Chat
  3. It is recommended to send a friendly message introducing yourself first to avoid being misunderstood as an advertisement.

PART.02

Search via Facebook

1. View contact information on Facebook business page or post

  • Search industry keywords such as:
    Toy wholesale
    Doll reseller
    Dropshipping supplier
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  • After entering the homepage, check:
    Does the "About" section have a WhatsApp number or http://wa.me link
    Do you have contact information in recent posts (for example, “Contact me on WhatsApp +XX…”)

2.Join the Facebook group and read the posts

  • Search and join industry-related groups (such as toy buyers / resellers group)
  • Many people in the group will leave WhatsApp messages when posting, such as:
    “Welcome to cooperate: WhatsApp +62xxxx”
    “Supply Chain Contact WhatsApp: +55xxxx”

PART.03

Search via Instagram

Instagram business profile (Bio) always stay on WhatsApp

  • Search related hashtags:
    #toyswholesale
    #resellertoys
    #dollstore
  • After clicking on the homepage, many sellers will write:
    WhatsApp: +88 12345678
    Or attach a link:wa.me/88 12345678

PART.04

Find it on YouTube and TikTok

1. Find contact information below the YouTube video

  • Search for toys and wholesale content (such as “Doll unboxing + review + wholesale”)
  • Looking at the video description or channel introduction, some creators will write: "For cooperation, please contact WhatsApp +XX..."
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2. TikTok account introduction

  • Also search for #dropshiptoys, #dollstore, #1688agent, etc.
  • Many users will directly write: "For cooperation, contact WhatsApp: +XX..."

When it comes to finding customers, the costs of time, energy, and money are at least the same. Although the above method is cumbersome, it can find a large number of potential real customers. Let’s try it together.

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