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WhatsApp catalog ROI calculator
Compare catalog follow-up hours: WhatsApp/PDF requests vs a living storefront with buyer collections. Transparent assumptions, no invented industry averages.
The workflow
Catalog follow-ups eat the week.
Buyers ask for a different finish. You screenshot WhatsApp, update Excel, send a new PDF. They forward to colleagues, ask about size, and the loop starts again. A living storefront lets them explore, and you send one shareable link.
WhatsApp / PDF workflow
- Buyer requests catalog; you send a PDF on WhatsApp
- Buyer asks "Can I see this in oak?"; you update and re-send the PDF
- Buyer forwards to a partner; the partner asks for a different finish; new PDF
- A size question arrives; another round of screenshots and clarifications
- A week passes; the buyer explores elsewhere while waiting
Living storefront / collections workflow
- You send one shareable link (digital booth or buyer collection)
- Buyer explores finish and size options on their phone, no wait
- Buyer shares the link with a partner; they both explore on their own
- Configured options return a certified price (when rules exist) or price on request
- You see what they explored and follow up with clarity, not guesses
Educational disclaimer
This calculator models your inputs only. Results are not a promise of specific ROI, time savings, or sales outcomes. Use it for planning and comparison, not as financial advice.
Calculate your workflow hours
Enter your assumptions below. All inputs are illustrative: your numbers only, no industry defaults.
How many new buyers request your catalog each month?
How many back-and-forth messages before they decide?
Time to find the answer, update, screenshot, send
Time to send the link plus a light follow-up per inquiry
What does your time cost per hour? (USD or your currency)
Beyond time savings
The sales signal you miss in WhatsApp chaos.
When a buyer explores a storefront, you see which finishes they linger on, which sizes they configure, and which collections they share. WhatsApp screenshots tell you none of that.
Crowded aisles disappear after the fair
At IHGF or Heimtextil, buyers swipe through your booth. After the show, they scroll WhatsApp threads looking for your PDF, or they do not. A buyer collection link stays pinned. They open it on the plane, share it with procurement, and you see the activity.
Price before story kills exporter deals
Buyers want to see the finish story, the customization, the lifestyle context, then ask about price. A PDF front-loads the price list. A living storefront leads with options, renders when helpful, and surfaces a certified price or price on request at the right moment.
One link, many buyers
A buyer shares your PDF with three colleagues. You get three separate WhatsApp threads with overlapping questions. A shareable storefront link means they all explore the same living catalog, and you follow up once, with clarity.
Common questions
Are these results a guarantee of ROI or savings?
No. This is an educational tool that models your inputs only. Results depend on your assumptions and do not constitute financial advice or a promise of specific outcomes. Treat the hours line as a way to size the follow-up problem, not as a forecast.
Why are there no default "industry average" values?
Every business is different. We prefer transparency over invented benchmarks. Enter your own realistic numbers to see what they imply, then change them for a fair week or a quiet season and watch the hours line move with them.
What is a "living storefront" vs a PDF catalog?
A PDF catalog is static: buyers request changes on WhatsApp or email. A living storefront (digital booth) lets buyers explore finish and size options, see pricing when rules exist, and share collections, without restarting the conversation every time.
Does Poly9 require full price rules before creating a storefront?
No. Poly9 shows certified prices when your rules exist, and price on request when they do not. You can launch a digital booth with or without a complete price book, and load rules later; the same link then shows the certified numbers.
How does this tool connect to my real catalog?
This tool is a calculator only; it does not connect to your catalog. To build a real storefront or buyer collections from your catalog, start a free Poly9 account or contact our export team, and the first link goes out in the same session.
Can showrooms or multi-brand dealers use this calculator?
Yes. The workflow pain (catalog follow-ups on WhatsApp or email) applies to exporters, showrooms, and brands. Adjust the inputs to match your context: a showroom counts designer requests instead of importer inquiries, and the arithmetic stays the same.
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