How to create a WhatsApp call link
Whatsapp is one of the most widely used messaging applications in the world. Thanks to its ease of use and widespread adoption, it has become a fundamental tool for personal and professional communication.
In this article, we will see how to create a WhatsApp call link, which is a link that allows our contacts to initiate a call directly through the application.
Creating a WhatsApp call link can be very useful for those who have a commercial activity or for those who simply want to facilitate contact with their friends and family.
- We will see how to create a WhatsApp call link on Android and iOS
- We will show you how to customize the default message of the link
- And finally, we will give you some tips on how to make the most of this feature
Why create a WhatsApp call link
Creating a WhatsApp call link can be very useful for businesses that want to provide their customers with an easy and direct way to contact them. With just one click on the link, customers can start a conversation with the company via WhatsApp without having to search for the phone number or save the contact in their address book.
In addition, using WhatsApp as a communication channel can increase customer engagement and improve their experience. Messages sent via WhatsApp have a higher open rate compared to emails, and can be used to offer post-sale assistance, send personalized promotions, and quickly respond to customer questions.
Finally, creating a WhatsApp call link can also improve the visibility of the company on search engines. By inserting the link on the company's website or social profiles, a backlink is created to the company's WhatsApp account which can help improve search engine rankings.
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Here are some benefits of using the WhatsApp call link:
- Simplicity in contacting the company
- Improved customer experience
- Increase in customer engagement
- Better visibility on search engines
How to create a WhatsApp call link on Android
To create a WhatsApp call link on Android, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp on your Android device.
- Go to the "Calls" tab and tap the phone icon in the top right corner.
- Select the contact you want to call via WhatsApp.
- Tap the chat icon in the bottom left corner of the screen to open the chat window with the selected contact.
- Copy the URL in the browser address bar. The URL should start with "https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=" and include the phone number of the selected contact.
- Paste the URL into a text document or HTML editor and replace the "+" at the beginning of the phone number with "00". For example, if the phone number is "+393123456789", replace it with "00393123456789".
- Add "&text=Custom text" to the end of the URL to include a personalized message when someone clicks on the link. Replace "Custom text" with the message you want to send.
- Copy the entire modified URL and use it as a WhatsApp call link on your website or wherever you want to provide your users with an easy way to contact you through WhatsApp.
By following these steps, you can easily create a WhatsApp call link on Android and provide your users with an immediate and convenient way to contact you. Remember that the link will only work if the user has WhatsApp installed on their mobile device.
How to create a WhatsApp call link on iPhone
If you have an iPhone, follow these steps to create a WhatsApp call link:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the "Calls" tab.
- Tap the "+" button in the upper right corner.
- Search for the contact you want to add to your contacts list.
- Once found, tap on the name of the contact to open their card.
- Tap the "Info" icon next to the contact's name.
- Scroll down until you find the "Send message" option.
- Tap and hold on the "Send message" option until a pop-up menu appears.
- Tap "Copy Link" from the pop-up menu. The link will be copied to your iPhone clipboard.
Now that you have created the WhatsApp call link, you can share it with anyone you want through any communication platform. When someone clicks on the link, they will be redirected directly to the WhatsApp chat with the selected contact.
Remember that this method only works if the person receiving the link has WhatsApp installed on their device. Otherwise, the link will not work and you will need to invite them to install the application.
Using the WhatsApp call link on your website or social media
In addition to using the WhatsApp call link directly from your contacts, you can also embed the link on your website or social media profiles to make it easier for your customers to contact you.
On your website
To insert the WhatsApp call link on your website, you first need to decide where you want to position it. You may want to add it to your Contacts page or on the homepage of your website.
Once you have decided on the placement, you can create a button or clickable text that leads to the WhatsApp call link. To do so, use the "href" attribute and insert the api.whatsapp.com/send?phone= link followed by the recipient's complete phone number (including international prefix).
Example:<a href="https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=+1234567890">Contact us on WhatsApp</a>
In this example, the "Contact us on WhatsApp" button will open up the WhatsApp application with the number +1234567890 already inserted in the chat.
On social media
You can also use the WhatsApp call link on social media to facilitate communication with your customers. You can add the link to your profile description or in the posts you publish.
To add the link to your profile description, go to your account settings and look for the "Profile Information" section. Here you can enter the WhatsApp call link as part of your description.
If instead you want to include the link in a post, you need to use the same format as the "href" attribute used for the website. Insert the text you want to display in the post and add the "href" attribute with the api.whatsapp.com/send?phone= link followed by the recipient's complete phone number (including international prefix).
Example:<p>Contact us on WhatsApp at <a href="https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=+1234567890">+1234567890</a></p>
In this example, the text "Contact us on WhatsApp at +1234567890" will be clickable and will open the WhatsApp application with the number +1234567890 already inserted in the chat.
Conclusion
Now you know how to create a WhatsApp call link and how to use it on your website or social media. This tool allows you to simplify communication with your customers, making it immediate and direct. Insert the link wherever you want and make it easier for your customers to contact you on WhatsApp.
Michael Anderson - Software Engineer
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