{"id":4099,"date":"2025-06-02T16:41:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T11:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ikman.lk\/en\/?p=4099"},"modified":"2025-08-31T12:46:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T07:16:44","slug":"chat-with-ikman-sellers-on-whatsapp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ikman.lk\/en\/chat-with-ikman-sellers-on-whatsapp\/","title":{"rendered":"New on ikman : Chat Instantly via WhatsApp!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At ikman, our goal is simple: make buying and selling fast, easy, and effective. Now there\u2019s an even quicker way to connect\u2014message sellers on WhatsApp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This works on every listing: vehicles, phones, property, and services. So buyers get quick answers. And sellers get more leads. Just tap the WhatsApp button on any ad to start a chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>What\u2019s New?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From today, you\u2019ll see a WhatsApp button next to the Call and Chat options on every ad. Tap it to open WhatsApp with a ready-to-send message:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHello! I\u2019m interested in this ad on ikman<br>Link: {ad link}\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also get a preview image of the ad, so it\u2019s crystal clear which listing you mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdnO0jDf1-89B5fAnSbjgKs9uGggsg69acIPY656-aOjvMBCpeRWPgSYiLtdOKvmWQg76DjvdaIkx4y2HLVkQIcg3kd10beCBpdA0K3b0gQ0j5zGxJO3ngy7G2UHjSqFXCOnk07WQ?key=60Yl_tMBNpJ916mACkNUHQ\" width=\"720\" height=\"556\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>For Buyers: Faster Conversations, Smarter Decisions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No app switching<\/strong>\u2014just tap and chat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easy to keep track<\/strong> of your buying conversations<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially helpful when browsing on mobile, making the journey from interest to purchase quicker and more convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>For Sellers: More Enquiries, More Opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For sellers\u2014both individual and business\u2014this means more ways to hear from interested buyers. WhatsApp is one of the most widely used messaging apps in Sri Lanka, and enabling this feature opens the door to faster, more flexible communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Better chances of attracting more buyers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage leads easily through your existing WhatsApp account<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To get the most out of this feature, make sure the <strong>first phone number<\/strong> listed in your ad is active on WhatsApp. This ensures the WhatsApp button is available to buyers, helping you receive more direct messages and close deals quicker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>A Win-Win for All<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This update is part of our broader mission to improve the buying and selling experience for our users. By offering WhatsApp as a contact method, we\u2019re not only adding flexibility but also helping both parties connect more efficiently, leading to better results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Try it today!<br><\/strong> Whether you\u2019re buying or selling, the new WhatsApp feature on ikman is designed to make your experience smoother, quicker, and more effective.We\u2019re excited to keep bringing you features that matter. Stay tuned\u2014and keep connecting with confidence on <a href=\"https:\/\/ikman.lk\/\">ikman<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our other\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ikman.lk\/en\/\">blogs<\/a>\u00a0for more insights!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At ikman, our goal is simple: make buying and selling fast, easy, and effective. Now there\u2019s an even quicker way to connect\u2014message sellers on WhatsApp. This works on every listing: vehicles, phones, property, and services. So buyers get quick answers. And sellers get more leads. 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