Use cases / Open House
Open doors, full house - send your invites on WhatsApp
The situation
The open house has been planned for weeks: tours, a barbecue, activities for kids. The team has handed out flyers and pitched the local paper - and still there's that nagging question of whether anyone will actually show up on Sunday. Last time, staff outnumbered visitors for stretches of the day, and weeks of preparation fizzled out in a single morning.
How SmartChat solves it
With SmartChat, you invite customers, prospects, and the neighborhood right on their phones - with the program, the hours, and a photo from last time. Shortly before the day, a reminder follows. Every contact is in the loop, with a 98% open rate instead of flyers in the recycling bin - and on Sunday, the place is packed.
Set up in 3 steps
- 1
Design the invitation: program, hours, and an inviting photo - your message builds excitement for the visit right on the phone.
- 2
Send and remind: the invitation goes out to all contacts weeks ahead, the reminder the day before - each with a single click.
- 3
Turn visitors into contacts: hang a QR code at the entrance - anyone who signs up stays reachable long after the event is over.
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FAQs
When should the invitation go out?
Two to three weeks before the date, so families can keep that Sunday free - and then once more the day before, as a short reminder with the hours and program highlights.
How do I collect new contacts on the day itself?
With a QR code at the entrance or the coffee station: visitors scan, sign up, and confirm via double opt-in. That turns a one-time visit into a lasting contact.
Can I include photos of the program?
Yes - a picture from the last event or a short video from the workshop works better than any text. Just attach it to the invitation and your contacts instantly see what to expect.
What does the event cost me?
SmartChat starts at 299 euros a month with unlimited contacts. Meta bills the WhatsApp fees directly - with no markup from SmartChat. And you can skip the flyers, printing, and distribution entirely.
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