WhatsApp-First Onboarding

Accessible Registration forUneducated Workers

Milaap uses WhatsApp and voice-based verification to onboard construction workers with limited literacy in their native languages. No app downloads, no typing required.

Why WhatsApp-First?

Meeting workers where they are with familiar technology

No App Required
Workers use WhatsApp they already have. No downloads, no account creation, no complexity.
7 Indian Languages
Full support for Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Punjabi, Bengali, and English.
Voice Verification
Automated phone calls collect detailed information without requiring typing skills.

Worker Onboarding Flow

Simple 7-step process completed in under 5 minutes

1

Worker Messages WhatsApp Number

Workers find our WhatsApp number through social media campaigns (Facebook, Instagram) or referrals from other workers. They send a simple "Hi" to start.

Entry Point: Social Media → WhatsApp
2

Language Selection

Bot sends welcome message with language options. Worker replies with number (1-7) or language name. All subsequent messages are in their chosen language.

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3

Basic Information Collection

Bot asks simple questions one at a time. Worker responds naturally in their language.

Full Name
Trade/Skill (Mason, Carpenter, etc.)
Years of Experience
Current Location (City)
Phone Number for Verification
4

Automated Phone Call Scheduled

System schedules a phone call within 24 hours. Worker receives confirmation message in their language explaining what to expect during the call.

Call scheduled within 24 hours
5

Voice Verification Call

IVR system calls worker in their preferred language. Asks detailed questions about work experience, skills, and availability. All responses are recorded for admin review.

Questions Asked:

  • • Detailed work history and projects
  • • Specific skills and certifications
  • • Availability and relocation willingness
  • • Salary expectations
  • • Previous UAE work experience (if any)
6

Admin Manual Verification

Admin team reviews WhatsApp conversation data and listens to voice recordings. They verify authenticity and approve or reject the worker profile.

Profile Created & Jobs Available

Upon approval, worker profile is automatically created with all collected data. Worker receives WhatsApp notification and can now receive job offers from UAE employers.

Ready to Receive Job Offers

Technical Architecture

Robust system built for scale and reliability

WhatsApp Business API

• Webhook endpoint: /api/whatsapp/webhook

• Receives and processes messages asynchronously

• State machine manages conversation flow

• Supports text, audio, image, video messages

• Message logging for compliance and review

IVR Phone System

• Integration with Twilio/Exotel/Knowlarity

• Multi-language voice prompts

• Call recording and storage in S3

• Response transcription (optional)

• Call status tracking and retry logic

Campaign Tracking

• UTM parameters for Facebook/Instagram

• Unique referral codes per campaign

• Conversion funnel analytics

• ROI calculation per campaign

• Real-time metrics dashboard

Admin Verification Portal

• Review WhatsApp conversation history

• Play voice call recordings

• One-click approve/reject workflow

• Automatic profile creation on approval

• Verification notes and audit trail

Benefits of WhatsApp-First Approach

For Workers

No Literacy Barrier

Voice-based verification means no typing required

Familiar Platform

Uses WhatsApp they already know and trust

Native Language

Complete process in their comfortable language

Quick Registration

Under 5 minutes to complete WhatsApp chat

For Platform

Higher Conversion

Lower barrier = more completed registrations

Viral Growth

Easy sharing via WhatsApp groups and status

Better Data Quality

Voice verification reduces fake profiles

Cost Effective

No SMS costs, automated conversation handling

Ready to See It in Action?

Access the admin portal to review pending WhatsApp registrations and phone verifications