The “Click to Chat” plugin for WordPress allows you to add a customizable WhatsApp chat button to your website, enabling visitors to contact you directly through WhatsApp. Below is a comprehensive guide to each of the plugin’s settings and options.
WhatsApp Number
- Description: This is the phone number that visitors will contact via WhatsApp.
- Format: Enter the number in international format without any spaces or special characters. For example, a number in the United States would be entered as
+1234567890. - Random Number Option: If you have multiple WhatsApp numbers, you can enable the “Random Number” option. This will randomly select a number from the list each time the chat button is clicked.
Pre-Filled Message
- Description: This is the message that will be automatically inserted into the chat window when a visitor initiates a conversation.
- Usage: Customize this message to include greetings, questions, or any information that might prompt a response from the visitor. For example, “Hello! I need help with…” or “Hi, I am interested in your services.”
Call to Action
- Description: The text displayed on the chat button.
- Usage: This should be a clear and inviting message that encourages visitors to click the button. Examples include “Chat with us on WhatsApp,” “Contact us,” or “Get in touch.”
Style
- Description: Customize the appearance of the WhatsApp chat button.
- Options:
- Button Color: Choose the color of the button to match your website’s theme.
- Text Color: Select the color of the text on the button.
- Button Shape: Choose between rounded, square, or other shapes.
Position
- Description: Determines where the WhatsApp chat button will appear on your website.
- Options:
- Bottom Right: The button will appear in the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Bottom Left: The button will appear in the bottom left corner of the screen.
- Custom Position: Manually set the position using CSS values.
URL Structure
- Description: The format of the WhatsApp chat URL.
- Customization: Allows you to customize the URL structure if needed for advanced configurations or tracking purposes. The default structure is usually sufficient for most users.
Display Settings
- Description: Control when and where the WhatsApp chat button is displayed.
- Options:
- Show on Mobile Only: Display the button only on mobile devices.
- Show on Desktop Only: Display the button only on desktop devices.
- Show on Both: Display the button on both mobile and desktop devices.
- Page-Specific Display: Choose specific pages or posts where the button should be displayed or hidden.
Additional Features
- Analytics Integration: Track button clicks using Google Analytics or other tracking tools.
- Multilingual Support: Customize the button and pre-filled message for different languages if your website supports multiple languages.
Setting Up the Plugin
- Install and Activate: Follow the installation steps mentioned previously to install and activate the plugin.
- Configure Settings: Navigate to Settings > Click to Chat in the WordPress admin dashboard.
- Save Changes: After configuring all the settings, click the Save Changes button to apply them.
Testing the Button
- Preview: Visit your website to ensure the WhatsApp chat button appears correctly.
- Test: Click the button to verify it opens a WhatsApp chat with the pre-filled message and correct WhatsApp number.
By utilizing and configuring these settings, you can effectively integrate WhatsApp communication into your WordPress site, providing a seamless way for visitors to contact you directly.
