Step-by-Step Guide to Embedding WhatsApp on Your Wix Website

maintaining efficient communication with customers is crucial for business success. With over 2 billion active users globally, WhatsApp has become an essential platform for customer interaction. Integrating WhatsApp into your Wix website offers a seamless way to boost customer engagement and support. This guide will walk you through the steps to embed a WhatsApp contact button on your Wix site, providing a direct and convenient communication channel for your visitors.

Upload Your WhatsApp Icon to the Wix Media Library

1. Go to Your Wix Editor:

• Open your Wix website in the Wix Editor.

1. Upload the Icon:

• Click on the Media icon in the left-hand menu.

• Upload your WhatsApp icon image to the media library.

1. Get the Image URL:

• Find the uploaded WhatsApp icon in your media library.

• Click on the image to open it.

• Copy the URL of the image.

Add Custom HTML Code in Wix

1. Add an HTML Code Block:

• In the Wix Editor, click on the Add (+) button on the left-hand side.

• Select Embed and then Embed a Widget.

• Click on Enter Code.

1. Insert the Custom HTML Code:

<a href="https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=YOUR_PHONE_NUMBER" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="YOUR_IMAGE_URL" alt="WhatsApp" style="width:50px;height:50px;"> </a>

• Replace YOUR_PHONE_NUMBER with your actual WhatsApp phone number, including the country code (e.g., for the US, it would be 1234567890 for +1 234 567 890).

• Replace YOUR_IMAGE_URL with the URL of the WhatsApp icon you uploaded.
  

Customize the Appearance

• Adjust the width and height values in the style attribute to change the size of the WhatsApp icon.

Position the WhatsApp Button

1. Drag and Drop:

• Drag and drop the HTML block to place it wherever you want on your website.

1. Pin the Button (Optional):

• Click on the HTML block.

• Click on Pin to Screen and choose the desired position to make it stay fixed on the screen (e.g., bottom right corner).

By following these steps, you can effectively integrate WhatsApp into your Wix website, providing an easy and direct way for customers to contact you. This solution involves creating a WhatsApp link, embedding it using custom HTML code, and customizing its appearance and position to fit your website’s design.

At WixCreate, we specialize in creating stunning and interactive websites that captivate and engage your audience. We can help you implement custom features like this to enhance your site's user experience.