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How to create a WhatsApp link with a free online generator tool

Guide on Free WhatsApp link creator

Ever since its emergence, WhatsApp has brought a huge change to the social media advertising industry at a lightning-fast speed. Despite the fact that this messaging app is now the easiest and most convenient way for individuals to get in touch, many businesses still find it difficult to acquire customer-initiated conversations since adding phone numbers to the contact list might be a bit annoying.

Here's the good news for both parties: WhatsApp now allows users to send messages to unsaved contacts without any third-party tool! As long as you have an active WhatsApp account and a valid phone number, you can create a “click-to-chat” link and make it hassle-free for customers to begin a chat with your team.

In this article, SleekFlow will explain what it is, why use it, how to create WhatsApp links, and examples of the best results.

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A WhatsApp link is the URL that people use to open a WhatsApp conversation. By clicking on the wa.me link, neither the business nor the customer needs to save any number before sending a message to an unknown contact.

This feature works on both mobile phones and websites, and you can embed these links in an image or across various platforms according to your own needs.

A usual “click-to-chat” link is composed of two parts: the standard link and your phone number.

https://wa.me/

For example, if your phone number is 612 333 4567 whereas the country code is +1, your WhatsApp link will be https://wa.me/16123334567.

Please make sure you do not include any special characters such as brackets and dashes when filling in your phone number, otherwise, the link will be useless.

When clicking on a direct WhatsApp link, a template message will automatically appear in the text field. The format is as follows:

https://wa.me/?text=<pre-filled message>

Assuming the phone number remains unchanged while adding the welcoming message “Hello, I am interested in knowing more about your WhatsApp API service.”

Your link will be:

https://wa.me/85264522442?text=Hello,+I+am+interested+in+knowing+more+about+your +WhatsApp+API+service.

A  pre-filled link is also applicable for sending broadcast messages. You can choose whom you want to send the message after opening the link.

https://wa.me/?text=

If your message is “Thanks for registering!”, type in https://wa.me/?text=Thanks+for+registering! The link will redirect you to a list of contacts. You can then select multiple people and send all of them a unique message.

WhatsApp link's biggest advantage is allowing customers to engage with you almost effortlessly. Forget about filling out a lead form and writing an email. Your audience can now send the first message to you within just one click, which can definitely improve your lead creation and sales, building a loyal recurring customer base.

On top of that, businesses can guide customers to ask the right question by including a predefined message. Very often, customers’ inquiries might not be specific enough and need more clarity, which can lead to a series of subsequent follow-up actions that are quite time-consuming. A pre-filled text can thus help the customers structure their message at their convenience, minimizing any unnecessary workload.

One more great feature of WhatsApp links is their multiform nature – they can be used as a hyperlink or QR code, and be integrated into an image or even a GIF. As a bonus, you can embed the URL in whatever forms you like, ranging from websites to banner ads, from logos to emails, helping you craft the perfect CTA button.

You can create the WhatsApp link directly only on WhatsApp Business, go to Settings > Business Tools > Short Link.

WhatsApp Link Generator on the WhatsApp Business App

You can copy the hyperlink shown on the landing page or take one more step by adding a custom message. The format of the link will be https://wa.me/message/your unique code.

However, this button is not available in the normal version of WhatsApp. If you wish to create a URL, do refer to the earlier section: Types of WhatsApp Links.

1. Websites

Aureus Academy uses WhatsApp link on their website

Adding a WhatsApp link to your website is one of the most effective ways to convert your visitors. Instead of using a simple link, be creative to embed it in an attractive banner saying “Contact Us on WhatsApp” or “24/7 Support on WhatsApp”.

2. Social media pages

Using WhatsApp CTA on Facebook Page

Almost every social media platform encourages businesses to add their website addresses to their pages. If your customers prefer sending you a direct message instead of surfing alone, you can place your click-to-chat links here.

Facebook even provides businesses with an option to add a WhatsApp button directly on their pages: go to your Facebook page, click on Add Button > WhatsApp > Set up Whatsapp number, and you will be all set.

3. Social media posts

Pearl Holiday uses WhatsApp link on social media

If you wish to drive traffic to your WhatsApp chat, remember to embed your link across all active platforms. Apart from the ordinary posts, you can also include a link to Story and CTA. You can track the reach, engagement, and click-through rate backstage to see how this short link is helping your business.

See how Pearl Holiday, a popular travel agency, uses WhatsApp tools to generate 2,000 leads for one single campaign.

4. Google profiles

Needless to say, a complete Google Business Profile can enhance your brand’s visibility as well as search engine performance. So don’t neglect the importance of adding your “click-to-chat” link to your company profile. 

Salesforce web chat integration in SleekFlow

Using a chat widget on your website is a great way to gain more chats and turn visitors into customers. Chat widget refers to the little box on the corner of your website. By clicking on these bubbles, a chat box will pop up right away, customers can therefore open the communication with no hassle.     

Live Chat to WhatsApp

As a leading social commerce messaging platform and the official WhatsApp Business Solution Provider (BSP) assigned by Meta, SleekFlow has helped various businesses to install a “Live Chat Widget” to their websites, including but not limited to WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram DM, Telegram, WeChat, and more. With SleekFlow, you can easily bring your customer communication to a whole new level.

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