Helping Local Businesses Reach Their Community
PingLocal was built with one belief: local businesses deserve the same powerful marketing tools that big brands use, without the complexity or cost.
Our Story
Every local business, from the barber on the corner to the family-run restaurant, thrives on relationships. The problem is that most marketing tools are built for enterprises with dedicated marketing teams and big budgets.
We saw an opportunity. In South Africa, over 28 million people use WhatsApp daily. It's where real conversations happen between friends, family, and increasingly, businesses. Yet most local businesses were stuck using basic WhatsApp groups or the limited Business App.
PingLocal bridges that gap. We make the WhatsApp Business API accessible to any local business, with a simple dashboard that handles everything: team inboxes, automated messages, broadcast campaigns, Google review requests, and detailed analytics.
No technical setup. No developer needed. Just a tool that helps you reach your community, build relationships, and grow, all from the platform your customers already use every day.
What We Believe
Local businesses are the backbone
Small businesses create jobs, build communities, and keep economies running. They deserve tools that help them compete.
Simple beats complex
If a tool needs a training session to use, it's too complicated. Every feature in PingLocal is designed to be self-explanatory.
Relationships over reach
WhatsApp isn't about blasting 10,000 strangers. It's about deepening relationships with the customers who already know you.
Transparent pricing
One plan. R200/month. Plus WhatsApp's per-conversation costs. No hidden fees, no enterprise upsells, no surprises.
PingLocal by the Numbers
R200
Per month, all features
8
Core features
98%
Message open rate
24/7
Automated messaging
Ready to Reach Your Community?
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Get Started — R200/mo