How to Sell Directly on Instagram & WhatsApp Without Manual DMs

Selling on Instagram and WhatsApp works—but manual DMs don’t scale.

In India, thousands of sellers lose orders every day because:

• Messages are missed

• Prices have to be typed again and again

• Payment links are shared manually

• Order tracking becomes messy

In 2026, smart sellers automate this.

Let’s see how you can sell directly on Instagram and WhatsApp—without handling every DM manually.

The Problem with Manual DMs

Manual selling creates issues like:

• Slow replies

• Customer confusion

• Order errors

• Missed payments

• No proper order records

As inquiries grow, managing DMs becomes unsustainable.

What “Direct Selling” Actually Means

Selling directly doesn’t mean chatting endlessly.

It means:
✔️ Customers see products instantly
✔️ Prices are fixed and visible
✔️ Orders are placed without waiting
✔️ Payments happen automatically
✔️ You track everything in one place

That’s real social commerce.

Step 1: Create a Shareable Online Store Link

Instead of replying to DMs, share:

• One store link

• One product page link

Customers can:

• Browse products

• Select variants

• Place orders themselves

Perfect for Instagram bio and WhatsApp catalogs.

Step 2: Use Click-to-Order Product Pages

A good product page should:

• Load fast on mobile

• Show price clearly

• Support UPI & COD

• Allow quick checkout

This removes back-and-forth messaging.

Step 3: Enable Automated Payments

Automation starts with payments.

Customers should be able to:

• Pay via UPI instantly

• Use cards or net banking

• Choose COD if needed

Once paid, the order is confirmed automatically.

Step 4: Automate Order Updates

Instead of answering:
“Has my order shipped?”

Use:

• Automatic order confirmations

• Shipping updates

• Delivery notifications

This builds trust and reduces messages.

Step 5: Manage Everything from One Dashboard

A proper system lets you:

• View all orders

• Track payments

• Update order status

• Manage products

No spreadsheets. No manual tracking.

Why This Works Better for Indian Sellers

Indian buyers:

• Prefer quick decisions

• Trust structured checkout

• Feel confident with UPI & COD

• Avoid long chats

Automation improves:

✔️ Conversion rates
✔️ Customer trust
✔️ Time efficiency
How Bechna Makes Social Selling Easy

Bechna helps sellers:

• Create a mobile-first store

• Share links on Instagram & WhatsApp

• Accept UPI & COD payments

• Receive money directly in bank

• Manage orders in one app

No technical setup. No manual DMs.

https://bechna.app/#features