How to use WhatsApp Click to Chat button on your website for Free
Imagine being able to message someone on WhatsApp without the extra step of saving their number. Well, that’s exactly what Click to Chat makes possible. It’s like having a direct line to anyone’s inbox, provided you have their number and they’re on WhatsApp. This nifty feature is convenient for quick interactions with people you might not be in contact with again — think marketplace sellers or a contact from a networking event.
Getting to know Click to Chat
So, how does it work? If you’ve ever hesitated to save someone’s number just for a one-off WhatsApp chat, Click to Chat is your new best friend. You only need the person’s phone number and the assurance they use WhatsApp. Then, with a simple link click, you’re ready to start chatting, no contact-saving needed.
Enhancing Click to Chat with Wassenger
While Click to Chat simplifies messaging on WhatsApp, Wassenger amplifies its functionality, offering businesses unparalleled conversational control. Our multi-agent platform takes the simplicity of Click to Chat and amplifies it for business needs. With Wassenger, you can manage multiple customer conversations effortlessly through WhatsApp. It’s ideal for customer support teams, sales professionals, and anyone who needs to handle various WhatsApp interactions efficiently and effectively.
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Create your chat shortcut
To whip up your own Click to Chat link, start with:
https://wa.me/<number>
putting in the full phone number in international format minus any zeros, brackets, or dashes or symbols.
For example, if your phone number is the following:
+1 (555) 123-4567
You’ll type it like this in the URL:
instead of
https://wa.me/+001-(555)123-4567
And with Wassenger, you can take this to the next level by integrating these chat links into a broader communication strategy, allowing for more dynamic customer interaction and engagement.
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Add a personal touch with a pre-filled message
Want to jumpstart the conversation? You can preset a message that pops up in the chat. Just attach
?text=yourmessage
to the link, swapping yourmessage with your actual words (make sure it's URL-encoded for those spaces and special characters).
For instance:
https://wa.me/15551234567?text=Hello%20there! gets you started with a friendly "Hello there!" already in the chatbox.
What about a more lengthy message with multiple lines?
Hi,
I would like to know more about your product.
Please contact me!The previous text will be encoded as URL-compatible text as follows:
Hi%2C%0AI%20would%20like%20to%20know%20more%20about%20your%20product.%0APlease%20contact%20me%21This way it can be safely used as a click-to-chat on WhatsApp link as follows:
https://wa.me/15551234567?text=Hi%2C%0AI%20would%20like%20to%20know%20more%20about%20your%20product.%0APlease%20contact%20me%21You can encode your message to be URL-compatible using this free online tool.
Use the official chat on WhatsApp button
Then there’s the official Chat on WhatsApp button. It’s got that instant recognition factor — a familiar green-and-white look that users trust. If you’re running a business, placing this button on your website or emails can be a real conversation starter. Stick with the official design for consistency and trustworthiness.
By combining Wassenger with the ‘Chat on WhatsApp’ button on your website, you can optimize your customer service experience, allowing your team to handle multiple chats and customers at the same time directly from your website with efficiency through Wassenger’s Team-optimized WhatsApp platform.
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Best Practices for the Chat Button
- Keep the button’s design as is — no tweaks needed.
- Place it where it’s easy to spot and fits neatly with your layout. By default, it will be displayed in the page’s bottom-left corner.
You can plunk this button pretty much anywhere online, like on your homepage, in your email signature, or even inside an app. It’s flexible.
How to integrate the button on your website
Want to get the button on your site? Here are some simple HTML snippets to slot it right in. For a scalable vector graphic, your code will look like this:
<a href="https://wa.me/15551234567" title="Chat with us on WhatsApp" style="margin: 0 0 20px 0 !important;
height: 52px; min-width: 52px; padding: 10px 0px 0px 10px; position: fixed !important; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 999999999 !important; background-color: #00E785;
box-shadow: 4px 5px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4); border-radius: 100px" >
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</a>Important: remember to change wa.me/15551234567 with your actual WhatsApp phone number with country prefix as explained before.
Then paste the code in your HTML code just after the <body> tag and you will have it!
Congrats and welcome to better WhatsApp-based customer conversation for your business 🥳
A few parting words
Click to Chat and the Chat on WhatsApp button takes away the tiny hurdles in digital communication. They’re perfect for businesses aiming for that smooth customer experience or for anyone who values efficient communication. Just a heads up, though — the button is only available in English for now.
By adding Wassenger into the mix, you’re not just opening a line of communication; you’re providing a comprehensive platform for managing those interactions that can grow with your business. Try it out for free and see how your online conversations can become even more accessible and productive.
So, go on, give it a try. It’s about making your digital interactions as friendly and effortless as a good old-fashioned chat over coffee. Whether it’s reaching out to customers or saying hello to a new friend, these tools are here to make your online life a little easier.
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