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How to create a WhatsApp link with a ready-to-send message

June 16, 2026·WPLink
WhatsApp Marketing

A WhatsApp link with a ready-to-send message removes friction from the first contact. Instead of asking someone to save your number, open WhatsApp and type a question from scratch, you give them one link that opens the chat with useful context.

The basic WhatsApp click-to-chat format uses wa.me. The manual version is simple when you only need a number, but it gets easier to break when you add spaces, punctuation or special characters to the message. WPLink handles the formatting so the final link works correctly.

When to use a pre-filled message

Use one whenever the visitor already has a clear intent. For sales, try:

Hi, I would like to get a quote.

For product questions:

Hi, I want to check price and availability.

For support:

Hi, I need help with my order.

The message should be short. Its job is to start the conversation, not replace the conversation.

Recommended steps

Enter your phone number with country code, write a clear message, generate the link in WPLink and test it on mobile and desktop. Once the chat opens with the right text, you can place the link on your website, Instagram bio, email signature, ads or QR code.

Best practices

Create one link per intent. A sales link, a support link and a booking link should not all use the same text. Different messages help your team answer faster and understand where each lead came from.

A good WhatsApp link does more than open an app. It guides the customer toward the next action.

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