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# Personalized, automated customer messaging that feels on brand

Replace manual customer follow-ups with automated, personalized two-way messaging that keeps your customers informed before, during, and after their visit - while freeing up your staff's time.

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## Keep customers informed and reduce manual work with effortless messaging

Decrease the number of no-shows and walkaways

Automated notifications remind customers about their appointments, provide updates about their place in line, alerts them when it’s their turn, and much more. This reduces walkaways and no-shows.

Save time with automated, centralized messaging

Staff can manage all inbound and outbound messages from one place, eliminating manual follow-ups and freeing staff to focus on what matters most: customer service.

Drive repeat business with customized follow-ups

Personalized, post-visit follow-ups keep the conversation going, boosting customer satisfaction and driving repeat business. And it’s an excellent opportunity to capture feedback!

## How it works

Every month, more than 30 million messages are sent between businesses and their customers through Waitwhile’s channels - in more than 50 languages. Here’s what makes it so easy!

### Automated messaging for every occasion

Configure preset communication before, during, and after a customer’s visit to keep them informed and engaged. This reduces no-shows and improves the overall customer experience while minimizing manual work for your team.

Automated reminders and updates

Customizable message templates

Multi-channel delivery (email, SMS, push, App Clips)

### Allow customers to respond to messages

Let customers message you directly via SMS, email, or web chat, making it easy to handle inquiries, reschedule appointments, or resolve issues quickly, improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

SMS, email, web chat response

Quick rescheduling and updates

Easy customer inquiry management

### Communicate across multiple channels

Reach customers through their preferred communication channels, ensuring timely and relevant messages at every touchpoint. This enhances engagement and reduces friction, leading to better customer satisfaction.

Send via email, SMS, web chat, or push

Timely updates before and after visits

Adapt to customer preferences with 35+ languages

### Centralize all your customer messaging

Manage all your customer interactions across all channels from the Message center, making it easy to track conversations and respond quickly. Store full messaging history for easy follow-ups and personalized service, leading to stronger customer relationships.

Unified inbox for all messages across channels

Full messaging history tracking

Quick access to past conversations

## Why top brands rely on Waitwhile for queue management and customer communication

### Ease of use

Intuitive tools make customer messaging setup and management effortless for all.

### Customizability and flexibility

Tailor your communication templates and channels to fit your business needs.

### Bookings and waitlists in one platform

Manage customer communications seamlessly alongside bookings and virtual waitlists.

### API and integrations

Easily integrate Waitwhile’s messaging data with your existing systems for deeper insights.

## Frequently asked questions

Can I customize the messages I send to customers?

Can customers respond to the messages they receive?

What communication channels does Waitwhile support?

Does Waitwhile support communication in multiple languages?

How does Waitwhile help reduce no-shows?

Turn the wait into a competitive advantage