Merpati Blog

Guides & tips on WhatsApp AI customer service for Malaysian SMEs.

Why do WhatsApp business accounts get banned — what is the real cause?

Not because too many messages come in. WhatsApp itself lists what gets an account banned — and the list is more specific than most people think.

17 September 2026

Hiring staff to reply to customers on WhatsApp — is it worth it?

A post looking for "staff to just reply on WhatsApp" got 302 likes. Before you hire, count what that person will actually type 100 times a day.

17 September 2026

Customer asks the price, then goes silent. What should you do?

The biggest pain for WhatsApp sellers is not slow replies — it is the conversation that dies after the price is given. The cause is the price reply itself, and speed.

17 September 2026

Why AI customer service is so annoying — and when it isn't

People google "ai customer service is bad". Public comments show that what they hate is not the AI — it is the loop that will not let them out.

17 September 2026

WhatsApp Business already has its own AI. Why pay for another one?

True — Meta Business Agent has been free inside WhatsApp Business since June 2026. Here is when it is enough for your business, and when it is not.

17 September 2026

What happens if WhatsApp disconnects while the AI is handling customers?

The question that comes up most, and the most honest one. Customer messages are not lost — but there are a few hours you should understand. Here is what I learned.

6 August 2026

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