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A user is developing an advertising platform where consumers post paid ads for products/services they want to buy, and companies respond with offers. The workflow requires automated WhatsApp notifications: companies registered on the platform receive alerts about new customer requests, while customers receive company offers via WhatsApp.

Technical recommendations provided:

  • WhatsApp integration: Use Meta’s WhatsApp Cloud API (recommended for cost-effectiveness) or third-party services like Twilio, 360dialog, or WATI.io

  • Platform options by skill level:

    • No-code: Glide, Bubble, or Softr for quick MVP launch
    • Mid-code: Outsystems, Appgyver, or Thunkable for more control
    • Developer route: React + Node.js or Next.js + Firebase for full scalability

The discussion remains open with an offer for additional implementation support.

Summarized with AI on October 29. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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Hello! I want to create an advertising platform where people post paid ads about what they want to buy and companies make an offer. Companies receive a message on WhatsApp that there is a new request from a client. Companies first register on my website to receive notifications about the posted ad. People receive offers on WhatsApp. What application would you recommend? Thank You.

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Hey this is amazing Idea and surely I can help.

Regarding the application you requried the following Tools and Apps.

(1) WhatsApp Business API / WhatsApp Cloud API:

  • You’ll need this to send and receive automated WhatsApp messages.
  • Use Meta’s WhatsApp Cloud API (recommended) — cheaper and hosted by Meta.
  • Connect it with your app/backend using tools like:
  • Twilio WhatsApp
  • 360dialog
  • WATI.io

2. Platform to Build the Web App

You can use these depending on your technical level:

Skill Level Tool Purpose
No Code Glide, Bubble, or Softr Quickly launch MVP
Mid Code Outsystems, Appgyver, or Thunkable More control
Developer Route React + Node.js or Next.js + Firebase Full control & scalability

By using one of the platform you will be able to boost your new project on Next Level.

Let me know if you need further help to build this.

Thanks