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WhatsApp Status for contractors: be top of mind at the right moment

A contractor’s word of mouth travels on WhatsApp: past clients, neighbors, building managers. A status with your latest job or this week’s availability reminds people you exist, right when someone needs you.

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Ready-to-use prompts

“Create a 15-second 9:16 WhatsApp Status with this week’s before/after, call “For a quote: reply QUOTE”.”Try it →“Make a 10-second status “Available from Monday for painting jobs”.”Try it →“A 10-second status “Emergency plumbing 7 days a week”, phone number in big type.”Try it →“Create a status “Rainy season: get your roof checked”.”Try it →

6 video ideas for contractors

01Job of the week

A before/after every week: the best proof.

02Availability

“Free from Monday”: hesitant clients decide.

03Emergency service

A regular status with your emergency number.

04The season

Rain, heat, back-to-school: the work to plan.

05Client thank-you

A photo of the finished job and a thank-you.

06One-word reply

“Reply QUOTE” to get a callback.

Sample script

On-screen text and voice-over, scene by scene. Paste it into ManyMotion and adapt it to your offer.

  1. Scene 1

    Job done ✅

    🎙️ “Job finished this week.”

  2. Scene 2

    Before

    🎙️ “Before.”

  3. Scene 3

    After ✨

    🎙️ “After.”

  4. Scene 4

    For a quote: reply “QUOTE” 👉

    🎙️ “For your quote, reply quote to this status.”

What works on WhatsApp Status

  • Short before/afters.
  • Your availability shown.
  • Your number in big type for emergencies.
  • An easy reply.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Showing a client’s address.
  • Posting too rarely: at least once a week.
  • Too much text.

Frequently asked questions

How long should a status be?

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10 to 15 seconds.

Which payment methods are accepted?

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Card payments worldwide, plus Wave and Orange Money in Senegal.

Are my job photos good enough?

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Yes, taken from the same angle before and after, they look great.

How much does an animated status cost?

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A 15-second status uses 15 credits. Your first video costs $3 instead of $5. See pricing.

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