Simple pricing for local businesses — R199/month • No setup fee • Cancel anytime
Discovery that lives in WhatsApp

Get found by people looking for you.

WhatsNear helps local businesses get discovered, recommended and contacted through WhatsApp — a simple digital presence that works where your customers already spend their time.

See How It Works

Simple pricing for local businesses • No app for your customers to download

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I need a good barber near me.

Here are 3 businesses people recommend 👇

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King David CutzVERIFIED
4.9 Braamfontein
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Fresh Fade Studio
4.8 Rosebank
Recommended by locals
Community word of mouth
The everyday question

Your customers are already asking.
Can they find you?

People constantly ask friends, family and community groups for a local business they can trust. The problem is that those recommendations are scattered across WhatsApp chats, social media and word of mouth — and they disappear. WhatsNear brings that discovery experience together.

🔧Who knows a good plumber?
💇‍♀️Where can I get my hair done?
💅Who does nails around here?
📱Who can fix my phone?
🍽️Where can I get a good meal?
What WhatsNear does

Your business. Discoverable on WhatsApp.

Designed around local discovery and community recommendations — not another app your customers have to install.

Get Discovered

People can search for local businesses through WhatsApp — no new app to download.

Get Recommended

Customers can recommend businesses they use and trust, building your reputation.

Get Contacted

Your WhatsNear profile gives customers multiple ways to reach you in one place.

Get Shared

Your business can be shared directly with people who need your service right now.

Your business profile

More than just a name and phone number.

A modern digital business card and local discovery profile. Everything a potential customer needs to decide whether to contact you — in one place.

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King David Cutz & Grooming

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Barber Braamfontein, Johannesburg
4.9(38 recommendations)

Sharp fades, clean beards and executive grooming. Walk-ins welcome, bookings available. Mobile house calls on weekends.

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Sipho M.• 2h ago
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“Best taper fade in Joburg! Clean shop, always on time. Highly recommend.”

Business name
Category
Location / service area
Description
Owner information
Phone number
Website
WhatsApp
Booking link
Instagram, Facebook, TikTok & YouTube
Customer recommendations
Ratings
Customer photos and videos

Everything a potential customer needs to decide whether to contact you — in one place.

Your customers become part of your marketing

Your customers can help you get found.

Every happy customer has the potential to introduce your business to someone else. Instead of relying only on advertising, WhatsNear helps turn genuine customer recommendations into a discoverable business presence.

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YOU
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Serve your customer
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Customer recommends you
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Someone discovers you
New customer
AND IT KEEPS GOING

Everyone is an influencer for the businesses they use.

WhatsNear turns everyday recommendations into a way for local businesses to be discovered.

Why recommendations matter

People trust people.

Customers often ask people they know before choosing a local service provider. WhatsNear captures those recommendations and connects them to your business profile.

“Great service. Friendly, professional and I would definitely recommend them.”

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Thandi — verified customer
Community Recommendations

Recommended by local customers

Real recommendations from people who actually used your service — visible on your profile for the next customer to see.

More ways to connect

Give customers the way they prefer to contact you.

Different customers prefer different ways to connect. WhatsNear puts those options in one place.

Website
WhatsApp
Book Now
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok
YouTube
Call
Directions
Photos & videos

Let customers see what you do.

Customer-submitted photos and videos help future customers see real experiences and understand your business before contacting you.

📸Customer photo
✂️Service photo
🎥Short video
Business experience

Real proof builds trust — not stock images. The purpose is helping the next customer feel confident enough to contact you.

Who is WhatsNear for?

Built for local businesses.

Whether you have a storefront, work from home or travel to your customers, WhatsNear is designed to help people find you.

💇‍♀️Hairdressers
💈Barbers
💅Nail technicians
🌸Beauty professionals
🔧Plumbers
💡Electricians
🔩Mechanics
🧼Cleaners
📚Tutors
💪Personal trainers
📸Photographers
🍲Caterers
🍽️Restaurants
🚗Mobile businesses
💼Side hustles
🧑‍💼Sole proprietors

…and other local service businesses.

Simple value proposition

Your digital business presence + local word of mouth.

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Traditional word of mouth

A recommendation stays in one conversation — then it's gone.

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Social media

People may see your content, but they aren't always looking for your service.

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WhatsNear

People actively looking for a local service can discover your business, see recommendations and immediately choose how to contact you.

How it works

Getting started is simple.

No technical skills, no website to build. We set up your profile for you.

1

Create Your Business Profile

Tell us about your business and how customers can reach you.

2

Get Discovered

Your business becomes part of the WhatsNear local discovery network.

3

Let Your Customers Recommend You

Customers can recommend your business, helping other people discover you.

Business owner value

What you get with WhatsNear.

A professional digital business profile
Local discovery through WhatsApp
Community recommendations
Ratings and reviews
Customer photos and videos
Multiple contact options
WhatsApp connection
Website and social links
Booking link
Business information customers can actually use
A profile you can share with customers

Your WhatsNear profile becomes a single place you can send customers when they want to know more about your business.

Pricing

Simple pricing for local businesses.

Monthly plan
R199/ month

Everything included. No setup fee.

Your WhatsNear business profile
Local discovery through WhatsApp
Community recommendations
Ratings and customer photos & videos
Multiple contact options (WhatsApp, call, book, website, social)
Your shareable business profile
Profile setup included

No long-term contract • Cancel anytime

Got questions?

Frequently asked questions

WhatsNear is a local business discovery platform that helps people find and connect with businesses through WhatsApp.

Make it easier for people to find your business.

Get your business onto WhatsNear and give customers one simple place to discover you, trust you and connect with you.

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