Interactive Message Options for WhatsApp Conversations

This section covers the different interactive message formats available, including quick reply buttons, call-to-action (CTA) links, list messages, and user location requests.

Short demo : Sending interactive messages to customers with Mercuri CX

Why use Interactive WhatsApp Messages?

Interactive messages make it easier for customers to respond and help businesses handle queries faster.

Here’s how they help:

  • Faster Responses: Customers can tap a button to reply instantly, without needing to type.

  • Better Engagement: Clear options help customers choose the right next step.

  • Easy Actions: Use buttons to open a website or call support with just one click.

  • One-Tap Location Sharing: Customers can share their live location easily with a single tap—no typing or searching needed.


Different Types of Interactive Messages

Mercuri supports various interactive message formats that help businesses guide conversations smoothly.

Here's a quick look at each type:

  1. Request Location: Ask customers to share their live location with one tap—useful for deliveries, service visits, or pickups.

See how to create a Request Location message

  1. CTA URL Button: Help users take direct actions like visiting a website or calling support, right from the chat.

See how to create a CTA URL Button message

  1. Buttons: Let customers choose from preset responses with a single tap. Ideal for FAQs or simple choices.

See how to create an Interactive Button message

  1. List Message: Displays a structured list of options to the customers to share product categories, services.

See how to create a list message

  1. Request Address: Prompt customers to enter their full address manually—including street name, house number, landmark, and pincode. Ideal for services where detailed address input is needed.

The "Request Message" interactive feature on WhatsApp is currently available in India, Singapore, and Brazil.

See how to create an Address Request message

Request Locatin Interactive message
  • Navigate to the Conversation section in the Mercuri Dashboard and select the contact to whom you want to send the message.

  • Click on the Interactive Messages option > Request Location.

  • Before sending the Request Location message, you can modify the prefilled message as needed. Then, click on Send.


Check out the use cases of WhatsApp Interactive Messages

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