- Login to WordPress Dashboard: Go to your WordPress website’s admin area by entering your website URL followed by “/wp-admin” (e.g., “https://yourwebsite.com/wp-admin“) and log in with your administrator credentials.
- Navigate to Plugins: Once logged in, on the left-hand side menu, find the “Plugins” option. Hover over it, and then click on “Add New”.
- Search for the Plugin: In the “Add Plugins” page, you’ll see a search bar on the top right corner. Enter “Click to Chat” in the search bar and press Enter.
- Install the Plugin: Look for the “Click to Chat” plugin in the search results. Once you find it, click on the “Install Now” button next to it.
- Activate the Plugin: After installation is complete, the “Install Now” button will change to “Activate”. Click on it to activate the plugin.
- Configure the Plugin Settings: After activation, you may be redirected to the plugins page or remain on the same page. Look for the “Click to Chat” plugin in the list of installed plugins and click on “Settings” or find it in the WordPress menu.
- Set Up Your Chat Options: In the settings page of the plugin, you’ll likely find options to customize your chat settings. This may include choosing your messaging platform (e.g., WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger), configuring your phone number or username, customizing the appearance of the chat button, etc.
- Save Changes: Once you’ve configured the plugin to your liking, make sure to save the changes.
- Add the Chat Button to Your Website: Depending on the plugin, you might need to manually add the chat button to your website. Look for instructions provided by the plugin on how to do this. Typically, you’ll need to copy a shortcode or insert a widget into your desired page or widget area.
- Test Your Chat Button: After adding the chat button, visit your website to ensure it’s displayed correctly and functions as expected. Test the chat functionality to ensure messages are being sent and received properly.
That’s it! You’ve successfully installed and configured the “Click to Chat” plugin on your WordPress website. Now your visitors can easily get in touch with you via chat.
