WhatsApp Link Generator
Usage Instructions:
Objective: Generate a WhatsApp link to start a chat with a specific phone number and optionally include a pre-written message.
Steps:
- Enter Phone Number: Provide the phone number with the country code (e.g., 15551234567 for a US number).
- Enter Message: Optionally, type a message you want to send when the chat opens (e.g., "Hello, I'd like to inquire about...").
- Click "Generate Link": The WhatsApp link will be generated and displayed below.
- Click the Link: This will open WhatsApp with the phone number and message pre-filled.
To create a WhatsApp link that allows users to start a chat with a specific phone number directly, you can use a special URL format provided by WhatsApp. This format can be used to generate a link that opens WhatsApp with a pre-filled phone number, and optionally, a custom message.
Creating a WhatsApp Number Link
Basic Format
The basic URL format to start a chat with a phone number is:
https://wa.me/<phone_number>
<phone_number>: The phone number in international format without any spaces, plus signs, or dashes.
Example
If the phone number is +1 234-567-8901, the URL would be:
https://wa.me/12345678901
Including a Pre-Filled Message
You can also include a pre-filled message by appending a query parameter to the URL:
https://wa.me/<phone_number>?text=<encoded_message>
<encoded_message>: The message should be URL-encoded to handle spaces and special characters.
Example with Pre-Filled Message
If you want to send the message “Hello, I have a question,” you need to URL-encode the message:
- Message:
Hello, I have a question - URL-encoded message:
Hello%2C%20I%20have%20a%20question
So, the URL would be:
https://wa.me/12345678901?text=Hello%2C%20I%20have%20a%20question
HTML Example
Here’s how you might create a clickable WhatsApp link in HTML:
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>WhatsApp Link Example</title>
<style>
.whatsapp-link {
display: inline-block;
padding: 10px 20px;
color: #fff;
background-color: #25D366;
text-decoration: none;
border-radius: 5px;
font-weight: bold;
}
.whatsapp-link:hover {
background-color: #128C7E;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Contact Us on WhatsApp</h1>
<p>Click the button below to start a chat with us on WhatsApp:</p>
<a href="https://wa.me/12345678901?text=Hello%2C%20I%20have%20a%20question" class="whatsapp-link" target="_blank">
Chat with Us on WhatsApp
</a>
</body>
</html>
Steps to Use
- Replace Phone Number: Substitute
12345678901with the phone number in international format. - Customize Message (Optional): Replace
Hello%2C%20I%20have%20a%20questionwith your own URL-encoded message. - Embed in HTML: Use the link in your website or app to enable users to start a WhatsApp chat with you.
By using this method, you can easily create a direct link for users to contact you on WhatsApp, improving accessibility and interaction with your audience.
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