Send Compelling Event Invites via WhatsApp

WhatsApp messages have a 98% open rate—far higher than email—making them ideal for event invitations. Personalized, concise invites delivered directly to your audience’s preferred channel drive RSVPs and build buzz quickly.

Install rocketsend.io

Open Chrome and visit rocketsend.io. Click Install Chrome Extension → Add to Chrome → Confirm. Pin the rocketsend.io icon next to your address bar

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Open WhatsApp Web and click Sender in the top-left to open the rocketsend.io pane

Prepare Your Event Details

Gather key information:

Event name, date, and time
Location or online link
RSVP link or instructions
Branding assets (logo, banner image)

Organize Your Contacts

List attendee phone numbers and names in a spreadsheet
Save your spreadsheet as a CSV: File → Save As → CSV (Excel) or File → Download → CSV (Google Sheets)

Field Mapping

Upload your CSV in the rocketsend.io pane via Upload CSV
Map the phone number column to Number and name column to {{first_name}}

Craft Your Invite Message

In the rocketsend.io editor, write a clear, concise invite:

Hi {{first_name}}, you’re invited to the Summer Networking Mixer on June 15 at 6 PM. Join us at Rooftop Lounge. RSVP here: {{rsvp_link}}

Include a clear call to action (“RSVP here”) and personalization tokens for names and links

Best Practices & Tips

Keep invites under 160 characters for mobile readability
Use a friendly, enthusiastic tone and relevant emojis sparingly (🎉, 📅)
Test send times with small batches to find your audience’s peak response window

Conclusion

WhatsApp event invites via rocketsend.io combine high visibility with personalized messaging. By following this workflow—installation, data prep, field mapping, message crafting, scheduling, and follow-up—you’ll maximize RSVPs and create memorable attendee experiences. Start crafting your next invite today!

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