How can I add a link to a button on my website so that when someone clicks on it, they can call me?

The short answer is to use a ‘tel:’ link in your button URL. This means entering ‘TEL:’ followed by your phone number without spaces or dashes in the button’s link field so that when clicked, the device recognizes it as a phone call link.

Full Explanation

To make a button on your website initiate a phone call when clicked, you need to assign a special kind of URL to it called a ‘tel:’ link. This type of link specifically tells browsers and devices that the button should open the phone app and dial the given number. The key part is making sure the URL starts with “TEL:” and that the phone number is added immediately afterward without spaces, dashes, or other characters in between.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Locate the button URL field in your website builder or HTML code where you want to add the link.
2. Type “TEL:” at the beginning of the URL.
3. Immediately after “TEL:”, enter your full phone number without including any spaces, dashes, or special characters.
4. Save the changes to your button.
5. Now, when someone clicks on the button, their device will recognize it as a call link and attempt to dial your number.

Real Examples

If your phone number is 1234567890, you would set the button URL as:

TEL:1234567890

This ensures the button functions correctly to make the call without any formatting issues.

Common Mistakes

• Including spaces or dashes in the phone number, which can prevent the button from working properly.
• Not using the “TEL:” prefix before the number, which means the link won’t be recognized as a call link.
• Typing “tel:” in lowercase in some cases might cause issues depending on the platform, so using uppercase “TEL:” is recommended for clarity.

FAQs

Q: Can I add extensions to the “tel:” link?
Not covered in this content.

Q: Does the phone number need country codes?
Not specified here, but the phone number should be written without spaces or dashes.

Q: Will this work on all devices?
Most devices recognize “TEL:” links and trigger calling apps when the button is clicked.

Key Takeaways

• Use “TEL:” followed by your phone number without spaces or dashes in the button URL.
• This format ensures clicking the button initiates a call on supported devices.
• Avoid formatting the number with spaces or other characters to maintain functionality.