How to begin a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
The Marketing Technologist.
How to embark a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
Did you know you can send a WhatsApp message directly from a web page? You might have already seen this elsewhere because AddThis also offers it in their well-known and well-spread sharing contraptions. As an online marketing agency, we can also leverage the power of WhatsApp by integrating it in our campaigns. We could, for example, create a button that sends a campaign’s promotion code to a friend over WhatsApp. The good news is: it’s enormously effortless. The bad news? It has fairly some limitations.
Send a specific message
Most of the times when you are browsing the web, you utilise the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. But in order to send a message over WhatsApp, you’ll need a different protocol. You can send a message over WhatsApp using a so-called custom-made URL Schema. A lot of big apps have custom-made schemas implemented, and Got Schema has a decent overview of what’s out there.
WhatsApp’s schema looks pretty straightforward: whatsapp:// . But instead of just opening the Whatsapp app, we want to send a message. The Whatsapp:// schema supports a text parameter. If present, this text will be pre-filled into message text input field on a conversation screen. It looks something like this:
To use this in a web page, we could simply add it to a link:
If you’re on a mobile phone with WhatsApp installed, you can give it a attempt over here. This should work on both Android and iOS. You should see something close to these screenshots:
Begin conversation with a specific person
Until recently, the WhatsApp protocol also suggested an "Address Book ID" parameter on iOS. Essentially, the ID is a unique string that WhatsApp associates with each contact in your acquaintance list. Unluckily, WhatsApp eliminated this option. This makes it unlikely to send a message to a specific user/phone number.
On Android, it’s possible to open the Whatsapp talk window for a specific acquaintance. To do so, you need to use an Android intent. Intents are messages which permit application components your browser to request functionality from other Android components the WhatsApp app. Intents permit you to interact with components from the same applications as well as with components contributed by other applications.
This is the Android Intent to embark a Whatsapp conversation:
To use this in a web page, we simply add it to a link:
Of course, you should substitute the XXXXXXXXXXX with a valid phone number. Unluckily, it’s not possible to add a specific message to the conversation.
Combining with third party URL trackers or URL shorteners
When you want to add a WhatsApp link to a Facebook post, you might not want to showcase the total URL (or intent) to a visitor. Unluckily, the URL shorten services that I know of (like Bit.ly) require your URL to commence with http(s).
Also, when you want to use this in a display ad, most ad servers and DSP’s require a creative to trigger a click tracker. These trackers only support the HTTP(S) protocol. I’ve found a workaround for using the WhatsApp link in AppNexus, but this is too much of an ugly hack I truly do not want to encourage anyone to use this =).
Detect whether WhatsApp is installed or not?
There is no legitimate way of achieving the objective of detecting whether WhatsApp or any other specific app, is installed on the device without having the browser re-direct to the app if it is installed. Bummer.
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How to embark a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
The Marketing Technologist.
How to embark a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
Did you know you can send a WhatsApp message directly from a web page? You might have already seen this elsewhere because AddThis also offers it in their well-known and well-spread sharing implements. As an online marketing agency, we can also leverage the power of WhatsApp by integrating it in our campaigns. We could, for example, create a button that sends a campaign’s promotion code to a friend over WhatsApp. The good news is: it’s utterly effortless. The bad news? It has fairly some limitations.
Send a specific message
Most of the times when you are browsing the web, you utilise the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. But in order to send a message over WhatsApp, you’ll need a different protocol. You can send a message over WhatsApp using a so-called custom-built URL Schema. A lot of big apps have custom-built schemas implemented, and Got Schema has a decent overview of what’s out there.
WhatsApp’s schema looks pretty straightforward: whatsapp:// . But instead of just opening the Whatsapp app, we want to send a message. The Whatsapp:// schema supports a text parameter. If present, this text will be pre-filled into message text input field on a conversation screen. It looks something like this:
To use this in a web page, we could simply add it to a link:
If you’re on a mobile phone with WhatsApp installed, you can give it a attempt over here. This should work on both Android and iOS. You should see something close to these screenshots:
Embark conversation with a specific person
Until recently, the WhatsApp protocol also suggested an "Address Book ID" parameter on iOS. Essentially, the ID is a unique string that WhatsApp associates with each contact in your pal list. Unluckily, WhatsApp liquidated this option. This makes it unlikely to send a message to a specific user/phone number.
On Android, it’s possible to open the Whatsapp talk window for a specific pal. To do so, you need to use an Android intent. Intents are messages which permit application components your browser to request functionality from other Android components the WhatsApp app. Intents permit you to interact with components from the same applications as well as with components contributed by other applications.
This is the Android Intent to begin a Whatsapp conversation:
To use this in a web page, we simply add it to a link:
Of course, you should substitute the XXXXXXXXXXX with a valid phone number. Unluckily, it’s not possible to add a specific message to the conversation.
Combining with third party URL trackers or URL shorteners
When you want to add a WhatsApp link to a Facebook post, you might not want to showcase the total URL (or intent) to a visitor. Unluckily, the URL shorten services that I know of (like Bit.ly) require your URL to begin with http(s).
Also, when you want to use this in a display ad, most ad servers and DSP’s require a creative to trigger a click tracker. These trackers only support the HTTP(S) protocol. I’ve found a workaround for using the WhatsApp link in AppNexus, but this is too much of an ugly hack I indeed do not want to encourage anyone to use this =).
Detect whether WhatsApp is installed or not?
There is no legitimate way of achieving the objective of detecting whether WhatsApp or any other specific app, is installed on the device without having the browser re-direct to the app if it is installed. Bummer.
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How to commence a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
The Marketing Technologist.
How to commence a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
Did you know you can send a WhatsApp message directly from a web page? You might have already seen this elsewhere because AddThis also offers it in their well-known and well-spread sharing implements. As an online marketing agency, we can also leverage the power of WhatsApp by integrating it in our campaigns. We could, for example, create a button that sends a campaign’s promotion code to a acquaintance over WhatsApp. The good news is: it’s utterly effortless. The bad news? It has fairly some limitations.
Send a specific message
Most of the times when you are browsing the web, you utilise the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. But in order to send a message over WhatsApp, you’ll need a different protocol. You can send a message over WhatsApp using a so-called custom-made URL Schema. A lot of big apps have custom-built schemas implemented, and Got Schema has a decent overview of what’s out there.
WhatsApp’s schema looks pretty straightforward: whatsapp:// . But instead of just opening the Whatsapp app, we want to send a message. The Whatsapp:// schema supports a text parameter. If present, this text will be pre-filled into message text input field on a conversation screen. It looks something like this:
To use this in a web page, we could simply add it to a link:
If you’re on a mobile phone with WhatsApp installed, you can give it a attempt over here. This should work on both Android and iOS. You should see something close to these screenshots:
Begin conversation with a specific person
Until recently, the WhatsApp protocol also suggested an "Address Book ID" parameter on iOS. Essentially, the ID is a unique string that WhatsApp associates with each contact in your friend list. Unluckily, WhatsApp liquidated this option. This makes it unlikely to send a message to a specific user/phone number.
On Android, it’s possible to open the Whatsapp talk window for a specific mate. To do so, you need to use an Android intent. Intents are messages which permit application components your browser to request functionality from other Android components the WhatsApp app. Intents permit you to interact with components from the same applications as well as with components contributed by other applications.
This is the Android Intent to commence a Whatsapp conversation:
To use this in a web page, we simply add it to a link:
Of course, you should substitute the XXXXXXXXXXX with a valid phone number. Unluckily, it’s not possible to add a specific message to the conversation.
Combining with third party URL trackers or URL shorteners
When you want to add a WhatsApp link to a Facebook post, you might not want to showcase the total URL (or intent) to a visitor. Unluckily, the URL shorten services that I know of (like Bit.ly) require your URL to begin with http(s).
Also, when you want to use this in a display ad, most ad servers and DSP’s require a creative to trigger a click tracker. These trackers only support the HTTP(S) protocol. I’ve found a workaround for using the WhatsApp link in AppNexus, but this is too much of an ugly hack I truly do not want to encourage anyone to use this =).
Detect whether WhatsApp is installed or not?
There is no legitimate way of achieving the purpose of detecting whether WhatsApp or any other specific app, is installed on the device without having the browser re-direct to the app if it is installed. Bummer.
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How to embark a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
The Marketing Technologist.
How to begin a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
Did you know you can send a WhatsApp message directly from a web page? You might have already seen this elsewhere because AddThis also offers it in their well-known and well-spread sharing devices. As an online marketing agency, we can also leverage the power of WhatsApp by integrating it in our campaigns. We could, for example, create a button that sends a campaign’s promotion code to a friend over WhatsApp. The good news is: it’s enormously effortless. The bad news? It has fairly some limitations.
Send a specific message
Most of the times when you are browsing the web, you utilise the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. But in order to send a message over WhatsApp, you’ll need a different protocol. You can send a message over WhatsApp using a so-called custom-built URL Schema. A lot of big apps have custom-built schemas implemented, and Got Schema has a decent overview of what’s out there.
WhatsApp’s schema looks pretty straightforward: whatsapp:// . But instead of just opening the Whatsapp app, we want to send a message. The Whatsapp:// schema supports a text parameter. If present, this text will be pre-filled into message text input field on a conversation screen. It looks something like this:
To use this in a web page, we could simply add it to a link:
If you’re on a mobile phone with WhatsApp installed, you can give it a attempt over here. This should work on both Android and iOS. You should see something close to these screenshots:
Commence conversation with a specific person
Until recently, the WhatsApp protocol also suggested an "Address Book ID" parameter on iOS. Essentially, the ID is a unique string that WhatsApp associates with each contact in your friend list. Unluckily, WhatsApp liquidated this option. This makes it unlikely to send a message to a specific user/phone number.
On Android, it’s possible to open the Whatsapp talk window for a specific friend. To do so, you need to use an Android intent. Intents are messages which permit application components your browser to request functionality from other Android components the WhatsApp app. Intents permit you to interact with components from the same applications as well as with components contributed by other applications.
This is the Android Intent to embark a Whatsapp conversation:
To use this in a web page, we simply add it to a link:
Of course, you should substitute the XXXXXXXXXXX with a valid phone number. Unluckily, it’s not possible to add a specific message to the conversation.
Combining with third party URL trackers or URL shorteners
When you want to add a WhatsApp link to a Facebook post, you might not want to demonstrate the total URL (or intent) to a visitor. Unluckily, the URL shorten services that I know of (like Bit.ly) require your URL to begin with http(s).
Also, when you want to use this in a display ad, most ad servers and DSP’s require a creative to trigger a click tracker. These trackers only support the HTTP(S) protocol. I’ve found a workaround for using the WhatsApp link in AppNexus, but this is too much of an ugly hack I truly do not want to encourage anyone to use this =).
Detect whether WhatsApp is installed or not?
There is no legitimate way of achieving the purpose of detecting whether WhatsApp or any other specific app, is installed on the device without having the browser re-direct to the app if it is installed. Bummer.
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How to begin a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
The Marketing Technologist.
How to embark a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
Did you know you can send a WhatsApp message directly from a web page? You might have already seen this elsewhere because AddThis also offers it in their well-known and well-spread sharing devices. As an online marketing agency, we can also leverage the power of WhatsApp by integrating it in our campaigns. We could, for example, create a button that sends a campaign’s promotion code to a friend over WhatsApp. The good news is: it’s enormously effortless. The bad news? It has fairly some limitations.
Send a specific message
Most of the times when you are browsing the web, you utilise the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. But in order to send a message over WhatsApp, you’ll need a different protocol. You can send a message over WhatsApp using a so-called custom-made URL Schema. A lot of big apps have custom-built schemas implemented, and Got Schema has a decent overview of what’s out there.
WhatsApp’s schema looks pretty straightforward: whatsapp:// . But instead of just opening the Whatsapp app, we want to send a message. The Whatsapp:// schema supports a text parameter. If present, this text will be pre-filled into message text input field on a conversation screen. It looks something like this:
To use this in a web page, we could simply add it to a link:
If you’re on a mobile phone with WhatsApp installed, you can give it a attempt over here. This should work on both Android and iOS. You should see something close to these screenshots:
Commence conversation with a specific person
Until recently, the WhatsApp protocol also suggested an "Address Book ID" parameter on iOS. Essentially, the ID is a unique string that WhatsApp associates with each contact in your acquaintance list. Unluckily, WhatsApp liquidated this option. This makes it unlikely to send a message to a specific user/phone number.
On Android, it’s possible to open the Whatsapp talk window for a specific friend. To do so, you need to use an Android intent. Intents are messages which permit application components your browser to request functionality from other Android components the WhatsApp app. Intents permit you to interact with components from the same applications as well as with components contributed by other applications.
This is the Android Intent to begin a Whatsapp conversation:
To use this in a web page, we simply add it to a link:
Of course, you should substitute the XXXXXXXXXXX with a valid phone number. Unluckily, it’s not possible to add a specific message to the conversation.
Combining with third party URL trackers or URL shorteners
When you want to add a WhatsApp link to a Facebook post, you might not want to demonstrate the total URL (or intent) to a visitor. Unluckily, the URL shorten services that I know of (like Bit.ly) require your URL to embark with http(s).
Also, when you want to use this in a display ad, most ad servers and DSP’s require a creative to trigger a click tracker. These trackers only support the HTTP(S) protocol. I’ve found a workaround for using the WhatsApp link in AppNexus, but this is too much of an ugly hack I indeed do not want to encourage anyone to use this =).
Detect whether WhatsApp is installed or not?
There is no legitimate way of achieving the objective of detecting whether WhatsApp or any other specific app, is installed on the device without having the browser re-direct to the app if it is installed. Bummer.
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How to begin a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
The Marketing Technologist.
How to begin a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
Did you know you can send a WhatsApp message directly from a web page? You might have already seen this elsewhere because AddThis also offers it in their well-known and well-spread sharing contraptions. As an online marketing agency, we can also leverage the power of WhatsApp by integrating it in our campaigns. We could, for example, create a button that sends a campaign’s promotion code to a pal over WhatsApp. The good news is: it’s enormously effortless. The bad news? It has fairly some limitations.
Send a specific message
Most of the times when you are browsing the web, you utilise the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. But in order to send a message over WhatsApp, you’ll need a different protocol. You can send a message over WhatsApp using a so-called custom-built URL Schema. A lot of big apps have custom-made schemas implemented, and Got Schema has a decent overview of what’s out there.
WhatsApp’s schema looks pretty straightforward: whatsapp:// . But instead of just opening the Whatsapp app, we want to send a message. The Whatsapp:// schema supports a text parameter. If present, this text will be pre-filled into message text input field on a conversation screen. It looks something like this:
To use this in a web page, we could simply add it to a link:
If you’re on a mobile phone with WhatsApp installed, you can give it a attempt over here. This should work on both Android and iOS. You should see something close to these screenshots:
Embark conversation with a specific person
Until recently, the WhatsApp protocol also suggested an "Address Book ID" parameter on iOS. Essentially, the ID is a unique string that WhatsApp associates with each contact in your friend list. Unluckily, WhatsApp liquidated this option. This makes it unlikely to send a message to a specific user/phone number.
On Android, it’s possible to open the Whatsapp talk window for a specific pal. To do so, you need to use an Android intent. Intents are messages which permit application components your browser to request functionality from other Android components the WhatsApp app. Intents permit you to interact with components from the same applications as well as with components contributed by other applications.
This is the Android Intent to embark a Whatsapp conversation:
To use this in a web page, we simply add it to a link:
Of course, you should substitute the XXXXXXXXXXX with a valid phone number. Unluckily, it’s not possible to add a specific message to the conversation.
Combining with third party URL trackers or URL shorteners
When you want to add a WhatsApp link to a Facebook post, you might not want to display the total URL (or intent) to a visitor. Unluckily, the URL shorten services that I know of (like Bit.ly) require your URL to commence with http(s).
Also, when you want to use this in a display ad, most ad servers and DSP’s require a creative to trigger a click tracker. These trackers only support the HTTP(S) protocol. I’ve found a workaround for using the WhatsApp link in AppNexus, but this is too much of an ugly hack I truly do not want to encourage anyone to use this =).
Detect whether WhatsApp is installed or not?
There is no legitimate way of achieving the purpose of detecting whether WhatsApp or any other specific app, is installed on the device without having the browser re-direct to the app if it is installed. Bummer.
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How to commence a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
The Marketing Technologist.
How to commence a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
Did you know you can send a WhatsApp message directly from a web page? You might have already seen this elsewhere because AddThis also offers it in their well-known and well-spread sharing implements. As an online marketing agency, we can also leverage the power of WhatsApp by integrating it in our campaigns. We could, for example, create a button that sends a campaign’s promotion code to a friend over WhatsApp. The good news is: it’s utterly effortless. The bad news? It has fairly some limitations.
Send a specific message
Most of the times when you are browsing the web, you utilise the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. But in order to send a message over WhatsApp, you’ll need a different protocol. You can send a message over WhatsApp using a so-called custom-built URL Schema. A lot of big apps have custom-built schemas implemented, and Got Schema has a decent overview of what’s out there.
WhatsApp’s schema looks pretty straightforward: whatsapp:// . But instead of just opening the Whatsapp app, we want to send a message. The Whatsapp:// schema supports a text parameter. If present, this text will be pre-filled into message text input field on a conversation screen. It looks something like this:
To use this in a web page, we could simply add it to a link:
If you’re on a mobile phone with WhatsApp installed, you can give it a attempt over here. This should work on both Android and iOS. You should see something close to these screenshots:
Commence conversation with a specific person
Until recently, the WhatsApp protocol also suggested an "Address Book ID" parameter on iOS. Essentially, the ID is a unique string that WhatsApp associates with each contact in your friend list. Unluckily, WhatsApp eliminated this option. This makes it unlikely to send a message to a specific user/phone number.
On Android, it’s possible to open the Whatsapp talk window for a specific friend. To do so, you need to use an Android intent. Intents are messages which permit application components your browser to request functionality from other Android components the WhatsApp app. Intents permit you to interact with components from the same applications as well as with components contributed by other applications.
This is the Android Intent to begin a Whatsapp conversation:
To use this in a web page, we simply add it to a link:
Of course, you should substitute the XXXXXXXXXXX with a valid phone number. Unluckily, it’s not possible to add a specific message to the conversation.
Combining with third party URL trackers or URL shorteners
When you want to add a WhatsApp link to a Facebook post, you might not want to display the total URL (or intent) to a visitor. Unluckily, the URL shorten services that I know of (like Bit.ly) require your URL to begin with http(s).
Also, when you want to use this in a display ad, most ad servers and DSP’s require a creative to trigger a click tracker. These trackers only support the HTTP(S) protocol. I’ve found a workaround for using the WhatsApp link in AppNexus, but this is too much of an ugly hack I truly do not want to encourage anyone to use this =).
Detect whether WhatsApp is installed or not?
There is no legitimate way of achieving the objective of detecting whether WhatsApp or any other specific app, is installed on the device without having the browser re-direct to the app if it is installed. Bummer.
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How to begin a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
The Marketing Technologist.
How to embark a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
Did you know you can send a WhatsApp message directly from a web page? You might have already seen this elsewhere because AddThis also offers it in their well-known and well-spread sharing implements. As an online marketing agency, we can also leverage the power of WhatsApp by integrating it in our campaigns. We could, for example, create a button that sends a campaign’s promotion code to a friend over WhatsApp. The good news is: it’s utterly effortless. The bad news? It has fairly some limitations.
Send a specific message
Most of the times when you are browsing the web, you utilise the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. But in order to send a message over WhatsApp, you’ll need a different protocol. You can send a message over WhatsApp using a so-called custom-built URL Schema. A lot of big apps have custom-built schemas implemented, and Got Schema has a decent overview of what’s out there.
WhatsApp’s schema looks pretty straightforward: whatsapp:// . But instead of just opening the Whatsapp app, we want to send a message. The Whatsapp:// schema supports a text parameter. If present, this text will be pre-filled into message text input field on a conversation screen. It looks something like this:
To use this in a web page, we could simply add it to a link:
If you’re on a mobile phone with WhatsApp installed, you can give it a attempt over here. This should work on both Android and iOS. You should see something close to these screenshots:
Embark conversation with a specific person
Until recently, the WhatsApp protocol also suggested an "Address Book ID" parameter on iOS. Essentially, the ID is a unique string that WhatsApp associates with each contact in your mate list. Unluckily, WhatsApp liquidated this option. This makes it unlikely to send a message to a specific user/phone number.
On Android, it’s possible to open the Whatsapp talk window for a specific acquaintance. To do so, you need to use an Android intent. Intents are messages which permit application components your browser to request functionality from other Android components the WhatsApp app. Intents permit you to interact with components from the same applications as well as with components contributed by other applications.
This is the Android Intent to commence a Whatsapp conversation:
To use this in a web page, we simply add it to a link:
Of course, you should substitute the XXXXXXXXXXX with a valid phone number. Unluckily, it’s not possible to add a specific message to the conversation.
Combining with third party URL trackers or URL shorteners
When you want to add a WhatsApp link to a Facebook post, you might not want to display the total URL (or intent) to a visitor. Unluckily, the URL shorten services that I know of (like Bit.ly) require your URL to commence with http(s).
Also, when you want to use this in a display ad, most ad servers and DSP’s require a creative to trigger a click tracker. These trackers only support the HTTP(S) protocol. I’ve found a workaround for using the WhatsApp link in AppNexus, but this is too much of an ugly hack I indeed do not want to encourage anyone to use this =).
Detect whether WhatsApp is installed or not?
There is no legitimate way of achieving the aim of detecting whether WhatsApp or any other specific app, is installed on the device without having the browser re-direct to the app if it is installed. Bummer.
Did you love reading this?
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How to begin a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
The Marketing Technologist.
How to commence a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
Did you know you can send a WhatsApp message directly from a web page? You might have already seen this elsewhere because AddThis also offers it in their well-known and well-spread sharing implements. As an online marketing agency, we can also leverage the power of WhatsApp by integrating it in our campaigns. We could, for example, create a button that sends a campaign’s promotion code to a mate over WhatsApp. The good news is: it’s enormously effortless. The bad news? It has fairly some limitations.
Send a specific message
Most of the times when you are browsing the web, you utilise the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. But in order to send a message over WhatsApp, you’ll need a different protocol. You can send a message over WhatsApp using a so-called custom-built URL Schema. A lot of big apps have custom-made schemas implemented, and Got Schema has a decent overview of what’s out there.
WhatsApp’s schema looks pretty straightforward: whatsapp:// . But instead of just opening the Whatsapp app, we want to send a message. The Whatsapp:// schema supports a text parameter. If present, this text will be pre-filled into message text input field on a conversation screen. It looks something like this:
To use this in a web page, we could simply add it to a link:
If you’re on a mobile phone with WhatsApp installed, you can give it a attempt over here. This should work on both Android and iOS. You should see something close to these screenshots:
Begin conversation with a specific person
Until recently, the WhatsApp protocol also suggested an "Address Book ID" parameter on iOS. Essentially, the ID is a unique string that WhatsApp associates with each contact in your pal list. Unluckily, WhatsApp liquidated this option. This makes it unlikely to send a message to a specific user/phone number.
On Android, it’s possible to open the Whatsapp talk window for a specific acquaintance. To do so, you need to use an Android intent. Intents are messages which permit application components your browser to request functionality from other Android components the WhatsApp app. Intents permit you to interact with components from the same applications as well as with components contributed by other applications.
This is the Android Intent to embark a Whatsapp conversation:
To use this in a web page, we simply add it to a link:
Of course, you should substitute the XXXXXXXXXXX with a valid phone number. Unluckily, it’s not possible to add a specific message to the conversation.
Combining with third party URL trackers or URL shorteners
When you want to add a WhatsApp link to a Facebook post, you might not want to showcase the total URL (or intent) to a visitor. Unluckily, the URL shorten services that I know of (like Bit.ly) require your URL to embark with http(s).
Also, when you want to use this in a display ad, most ad servers and DSP’s require a creative to trigger a click tracker. These trackers only support the HTTP(S) protocol. I’ve found a workaround for using the WhatsApp link in AppNexus, but this is too much of an ugly hack I indeed do not want to encourage anyone to use this =).
Detect whether WhatsApp is installed or not?
There is no legitimate way of achieving the aim of detecting whether WhatsApp or any other specific app, is installed on the device without having the browser re-direct to the app if it is installed. Bummer.
Did you love reading this?
Don’t miss our next story. Go after us on Twitter or Facebook.
How to embark a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
The Marketing Technologist.
How to embark a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
Did you know you can send a WhatsApp message directly from a web page? You might have already seen this elsewhere because AddThis also offers it in their well-known and well-spread sharing contraptions. As an online marketing agency, we can also leverage the power of WhatsApp by integrating it in our campaigns. We could, for example, create a button that sends a campaign’s promotion code to a friend over WhatsApp. The good news is: it’s utterly effortless. The bad news? It has fairly some limitations.
Send a specific message
Most of the times when you are browsing the web, you utilise the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. But in order to send a message over WhatsApp, you’ll need a different protocol. You can send a message over WhatsApp using a so-called custom-built URL Schema. A lot of big apps have custom-built schemas implemented, and Got Schema has a decent overview of what’s out there.
WhatsApp’s schema looks pretty straightforward: whatsapp:// . But instead of just opening the Whatsapp app, we want to send a message. The Whatsapp:// schema supports a text parameter. If present, this text will be pre-filled into message text input field on a conversation screen. It looks something like this:
To use this in a web page, we could simply add it to a link:
If you’re on a mobile phone with WhatsApp installed, you can give it a attempt over here. This should work on both Android and iOS. You should see something close to these screenshots:
Commence conversation with a specific person
Until recently, the WhatsApp protocol also suggested an "Address Book ID" parameter on iOS. Essentially, the ID is a unique string that WhatsApp associates with each contact in your friend list. Unluckily, WhatsApp eliminated this option. This makes it unlikely to send a message to a specific user/phone number.
On Android, it’s possible to open the Whatsapp talk window for a specific pal. To do so, you need to use an Android intent. Intents are messages which permit application components your browser to request functionality from other Android components the WhatsApp app. Intents permit you to interact with components from the same applications as well as with components contributed by other applications.
This is the Android Intent to embark a Whatsapp conversation:
To use this in a web page, we simply add it to a link:
Of course, you should substitute the XXXXXXXXXXX with a valid phone number. Unluckily, it’s not possible to add a specific message to the conversation.
Combining with third party URL trackers or URL shorteners
When you want to add a WhatsApp link to a Facebook post, you might not want to demonstrate the total URL (or intent) to a visitor. Unluckily, the URL shorten services that I know of (like Bit.ly) require your URL to begin with http(s).
Also, when you want to use this in a display ad, most ad servers and DSP’s require a creative to trigger a click tracker. These trackers only support the HTTP(S) protocol. I’ve found a workaround for using the WhatsApp link in AppNexus, but this is too much of an ugly hack I truly do not want to encourage anyone to use this =).
Detect whether WhatsApp is installed or not?
There is no legitimate way of achieving the purpose of detecting whether WhatsApp or any other specific app, is installed on the device without having the browser re-direct to the app if it is installed. Bummer.
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How to commence a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
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How to commence a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
Did you know you can send a WhatsApp message directly from a web page? You might have already seen this elsewhere because AddThis also offers it in their well-known and well-spread sharing instruments. As an online marketing agency, we can also leverage the power of WhatsApp by integrating it in our campaigns. We could, for example, create a button that sends a campaign’s promotion code to a mate over WhatsApp. The good news is: it’s utterly effortless. The bad news? It has fairly some limitations.
Send a specific message
Most of the times when you are browsing the web, you utilise the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. But in order to send a message over WhatsApp, you’ll need a different protocol. You can send a message over WhatsApp using a so-called custom-built URL Schema. A lot of big apps have custom-made schemas implemented, and Got Schema has a decent overview of what’s out there.
WhatsApp’s schema looks pretty straightforward: whatsapp:// . But instead of just opening the Whatsapp app, we want to send a message. The Whatsapp:// schema supports a text parameter. If present, this text will be pre-filled into message text input field on a conversation screen. It looks something like this:
To use this in a web page, we could simply add it to a link:
If you’re on a mobile phone with WhatsApp installed, you can give it a attempt over here. This should work on both Android and iOS. You should see something close to these screenshots:
Commence conversation with a specific person
Until recently, the WhatsApp protocol also suggested an "Address Book ID" parameter on iOS. Essentially, the ID is a unique string that WhatsApp associates with each contact in your pal list. Unluckily, WhatsApp liquidated this option. This makes it unlikely to send a message to a specific user/phone number.
On Android, it’s possible to open the Whatsapp talk window for a specific pal. To do so, you need to use an Android intent. Intents are messages which permit application components your browser to request functionality from other Android components the WhatsApp app. Intents permit you to interact with components from the same applications as well as with components contributed by other applications.
This is the Android Intent to begin a Whatsapp conversation:
To use this in a web page, we simply add it to a link:
Of course, you should substitute the XXXXXXXXXXX with a valid phone number. Unluckily, it’s not possible to add a specific message to the conversation.
Combining with third party URL trackers or URL shorteners
When you want to add a WhatsApp link to a Facebook post, you might not want to demonstrate the total URL (or intent) to a visitor. Unluckily, the URL shorten services that I know of (like Bit.ly) require your URL to commence with http(s).
Also, when you want to use this in a display ad, most ad servers and DSP’s require a creative to trigger a click tracker. These trackers only support the HTTP(S) protocol. I’ve found a workaround for using the WhatsApp link in AppNexus, but this is too much of an ugly hack I indeed do not want to encourage anyone to use this =).
Detect whether WhatsApp is installed or not?
There is no legitimate way of achieving the aim of detecting whether WhatsApp or any other specific app, is installed on the device without having the browser re-direct to the app if it is installed. Bummer.
Did you love reading this?
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How to embark a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
The Marketing Technologist.
How to begin a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
Did you know you can send a WhatsApp message directly from a web page? You might have already seen this elsewhere because AddThis also offers it in their well-known and well-spread sharing devices. As an online marketing agency, we can also leverage the power of WhatsApp by integrating it in our campaigns. We could, for example, create a button that sends a campaign’s promotion code to a mate over WhatsApp. The good news is: it’s enormously effortless. The bad news? It has fairly some limitations.
Send a specific message
Most of the times when you are browsing the web, you utilise the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. But in order to send a message over WhatsApp, you’ll need a different protocol. You can send a message over WhatsApp using a so-called custom-made URL Schema. A lot of big apps have custom-built schemas implemented, and Got Schema has a decent overview of what’s out there.
WhatsApp’s schema looks pretty straightforward: whatsapp:// . But instead of just opening the Whatsapp app, we want to send a message. The Whatsapp:// schema supports a text parameter. If present, this text will be pre-filled into message text input field on a conversation screen. It looks something like this:
To use this in a web page, we could simply add it to a link:
If you’re on a mobile phone with WhatsApp installed, you can give it a attempt over here. This should work on both Android and iOS. You should see something close to these screenshots:
Begin conversation with a specific person
Until recently, the WhatsApp protocol also suggested an "Address Book ID" parameter on iOS. Essentially, the ID is a unique string that WhatsApp associates with each contact in your friend list. Unluckily, WhatsApp liquidated this option. This makes it unlikely to send a message to a specific user/phone number.
On Android, it’s possible to open the Whatsapp talk window for a specific mate. To do so, you need to use an Android intent. Intents are messages which permit application components your browser to request functionality from other Android components the WhatsApp app. Intents permit you to interact with components from the same applications as well as with components contributed by other applications.
This is the Android Intent to begin a Whatsapp conversation:
To use this in a web page, we simply add it to a link:
Of course, you should substitute the XXXXXXXXXXX with a valid phone number. Unluckily, it’s not possible to add a specific message to the conversation.
Combining with third party URL trackers or URL shorteners
When you want to add a WhatsApp link to a Facebook post, you might not want to display the total URL (or intent) to a visitor. Unluckily, the URL shorten services that I know of (like Bit.ly) require your URL to embark with http(s).
Also, when you want to use this in a display ad, most ad servers and DSP’s require a creative to trigger a click tracker. These trackers only support the HTTP(S) protocol. I’ve found a workaround for using the WhatsApp link in AppNexus, but this is too much of an ugly hack I truly do not want to encourage anyone to use this =).
Detect whether WhatsApp is installed or not?
There is no legitimate way of achieving the objective of detecting whether WhatsApp or any other specific app, is installed on the device without having the browser re-direct to the app if it is installed. Bummer.
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How to commence a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
The Marketing Technologist.
How to commence a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
Did you know you can send a WhatsApp message directly from a web page? You might have already seen this elsewhere because AddThis also offers it in their well-known and well-spread sharing devices. As an online marketing agency, we can also leverage the power of WhatsApp by integrating it in our campaigns. We could, for example, create a button that sends a campaign’s promotion code to a mate over WhatsApp. The good news is: it’s utterly effortless. The bad news? It has fairly some limitations.
Send a specific message
Most of the times when you are browsing the web, you utilise the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. But in order to send a message over WhatsApp, you’ll need a different protocol. You can send a message over WhatsApp using a so-called custom-built URL Schema. A lot of big apps have custom-built schemas implemented, and Got Schema has a decent overview of what’s out there.
WhatsApp’s schema looks pretty straightforward: whatsapp:// . But instead of just opening the Whatsapp app, we want to send a message. The Whatsapp:// schema supports a text parameter. If present, this text will be pre-filled into message text input field on a conversation screen. It looks something like this:
To use this in a web page, we could simply add it to a link:
If you’re on a mobile phone with WhatsApp installed, you can give it a attempt over here. This should work on both Android and iOS. You should see something close to these screenshots:
Embark conversation with a specific person
Until recently, the WhatsApp protocol also suggested an "Address Book ID" parameter on iOS. Essentially, the ID is a unique string that WhatsApp associates with each contact in your acquaintance list. Unluckily, WhatsApp liquidated this option. This makes it unlikely to send a message to a specific user/phone number.
On Android, it’s possible to open the Whatsapp talk window for a specific pal. To do so, you need to use an Android intent. Intents are messages which permit application components your browser to request functionality from other Android components the WhatsApp app. Intents permit you to interact with components from the same applications as well as with components contributed by other applications.
This is the Android Intent to embark a Whatsapp conversation:
To use this in a web page, we simply add it to a link:
Of course, you should substitute the XXXXXXXXXXX with a valid phone number. Unluckily, it’s not possible to add a specific message to the conversation.
Combining with third party URL trackers or URL shorteners
When you want to add a WhatsApp link to a Facebook post, you might not want to demonstrate the total URL (or intent) to a visitor. Unluckily, the URL shorten services that I know of (like Bit.ly) require your URL to embark with http(s).
Also, when you want to use this in a display ad, most ad servers and DSP’s require a creative to trigger a click tracker. These trackers only support the HTTP(S) protocol. I’ve found a workaround for using the WhatsApp link in AppNexus, but this is too much of an ugly hack I truly do not want to encourage anyone to use this =).
Detect whether WhatsApp is installed or not?
There is no legitimate way of achieving the purpose of detecting whether WhatsApp or any other specific app, is installed on the device without having the browser re-direct to the app if it is installed. Bummer.
Did you love reading this?
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How to begin a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
The Marketing Technologist.
How to commence a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
Did you know you can send a WhatsApp message directly from a web page? You might have already seen this elsewhere because AddThis also offers it in their well-known and well-spread sharing devices. As an online marketing agency, we can also leverage the power of WhatsApp by integrating it in our campaigns. We could, for example, create a button that sends a campaign’s promotion code to a mate over WhatsApp. The good news is: it’s enormously effortless. The bad news? It has fairly some limitations.
Send a specific message
Most of the times when you are browsing the web, you utilise the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. But in order to send a message over WhatsApp, you’ll need a different protocol. You can send a message over WhatsApp using a so-called custom-made URL Schema. A lot of big apps have custom-made schemas implemented, and Got Schema has a decent overview of what’s out there.
WhatsApp’s schema looks pretty straightforward: whatsapp:// . But instead of just opening the Whatsapp app, we want to send a message. The Whatsapp:// schema supports a text parameter. If present, this text will be pre-filled into message text input field on a conversation screen. It looks something like this:
To use this in a web page, we could simply add it to a link:
If you’re on a mobile phone with WhatsApp installed, you can give it a attempt over here. This should work on both Android and iOS. You should see something close to these screenshots:
Embark conversation with a specific person
Until recently, the WhatsApp protocol also suggested an "Address Book ID" parameter on iOS. Essentially, the ID is a unique string that WhatsApp associates with each contact in your pal list. Unluckily, WhatsApp eliminated this option. This makes it unlikely to send a message to a specific user/phone number.
On Android, it’s possible to open the Whatsapp talk window for a specific friend. To do so, you need to use an Android intent. Intents are messages which permit application components your browser to request functionality from other Android components the WhatsApp app. Intents permit you to interact with components from the same applications as well as with components contributed by other applications.
This is the Android Intent to begin a Whatsapp conversation:
To use this in a web page, we simply add it to a link:
Of course, you should substitute the XXXXXXXXXXX with a valid phone number. Unluckily, it’s not possible to add a specific message to the conversation.
Combining with third party URL trackers or URL shorteners
When you want to add a WhatsApp link to a Facebook post, you might not want to demonstrate the total URL (or intent) to a visitor. Unluckily, the URL shorten services that I know of (like Bit.ly) require your URL to commence with http(s).
Also, when you want to use this in a display ad, most ad servers and DSP’s require a creative to trigger a click tracker. These trackers only support the HTTP(S) protocol. I’ve found a workaround for using the WhatsApp link in AppNexus, but this is too much of an ugly hack I truly do not want to encourage anyone to use this =).
Detect whether WhatsApp is installed or not?
There is no legitimate way of achieving the objective of detecting whether WhatsApp or any other specific app, is installed on the device without having the browser re-direct to the app if it is installed. Bummer.
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How to embark a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
The Marketing Technologist.
How to embark a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
Did you know you can send a WhatsApp message directly from a web page? You might have already seen this elsewhere because AddThis also offers it in their well-known and well-spread sharing devices. As an online marketing agency, we can also leverage the power of WhatsApp by integrating it in our campaigns. We could, for example, create a button that sends a campaign’s promotion code to a acquaintance over WhatsApp. The good news is: it’s enormously effortless. The bad news? It has fairly some limitations.
Send a specific message
Most of the times when you are browsing the web, you utilise the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. But in order to send a message over WhatsApp, you’ll need a different protocol. You can send a message over WhatsApp using a so-called custom-made URL Schema. A lot of big apps have custom-built schemas implemented, and Got Schema has a decent overview of what’s out there.
WhatsApp’s schema looks pretty straightforward: whatsapp:// . But instead of just opening the Whatsapp app, we want to send a message. The Whatsapp:// schema supports a text parameter. If present, this text will be pre-filled into message text input field on a conversation screen. It looks something like this:
To use this in a web page, we could simply add it to a link:
If you’re on a mobile phone with WhatsApp installed, you can give it a attempt over here. This should work on both Android and iOS. You should see something close to these screenshots:
Commence conversation with a specific person
Until recently, the WhatsApp protocol also suggested an "Address Book ID" parameter on iOS. Essentially, the ID is a unique string that WhatsApp associates with each contact in your mate list. Unluckily, WhatsApp eliminated this option. This makes it unlikely to send a message to a specific user/phone number.
On Android, it’s possible to open the Whatsapp talk window for a specific mate. To do so, you need to use an Android intent. Intents are messages which permit application components your browser to request functionality from other Android components the WhatsApp app. Intents permit you to interact with components from the same applications as well as with components contributed by other applications.
This is the Android Intent to embark a Whatsapp conversation:
To use this in a web page, we simply add it to a link:
Of course, you should substitute the XXXXXXXXXXX with a valid phone number. Unluckily, it’s not possible to add a specific message to the conversation.
Combining with third party URL trackers or URL shorteners
When you want to add a WhatsApp link to a Facebook post, you might not want to demonstrate the total URL (or intent) to a visitor. Unluckily, the URL shorten services that I know of (like Bit.ly) require your URL to embark with http(s).
Also, when you want to use this in a display ad, most ad servers and DSP’s require a creative to trigger a click tracker. These trackers only support the HTTP(S) protocol. I’ve found a workaround for using the WhatsApp link in AppNexus, but this is too much of an ugly hack I indeed do not want to encourage anyone to use this =).
Detect whether WhatsApp is installed or not?
There is no legitimate way of achieving the aim of detecting whether WhatsApp or any other specific app, is installed on the device without having the browser re-direct to the app if it is installed. Bummer.
Did you love reading this?
Don’t miss our next story. Go after us on Twitter or Facebook.
How to embark a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
The Marketing Technologist.
How to begin a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
Did you know you can send a WhatsApp message directly from a web page? You might have already seen this elsewhere because AddThis also offers it in their well-known and well-spread sharing devices. As an online marketing agency, we can also leverage the power of WhatsApp by integrating it in our campaigns. We could, for example, create a button that sends a campaign’s promotion code to a mate over WhatsApp. The good news is: it’s enormously effortless. The bad news? It has fairly some limitations.
Send a specific message
Most of the times when you are browsing the web, you utilise the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. But in order to send a message over WhatsApp, you’ll need a different protocol. You can send a message over WhatsApp using a so-called custom-built URL Schema. A lot of big apps have custom-made schemas implemented, and Got Schema has a decent overview of what’s out there.
WhatsApp’s schema looks pretty straightforward: whatsapp:// . But instead of just opening the Whatsapp app, we want to send a message. The Whatsapp:// schema supports a text parameter. If present, this text will be pre-filled into message text input field on a conversation screen. It looks something like this:
To use this in a web page, we could simply add it to a link:
If you’re on a mobile phone with WhatsApp installed, you can give it a attempt over here. This should work on both Android and iOS. You should see something close to these screenshots:
Embark conversation with a specific person
Until recently, the WhatsApp protocol also suggested an "Address Book ID" parameter on iOS. Essentially, the ID is a unique string that WhatsApp associates with each contact in your pal list. Unluckily, WhatsApp liquidated this option. This makes it unlikely to send a message to a specific user/phone number.
On Android, it’s possible to open the Whatsapp talk window for a specific mate. To do so, you need to use an Android intent. Intents are messages which permit application components your browser to request functionality from other Android components the WhatsApp app. Intents permit you to interact with components from the same applications as well as with components contributed by other applications.
This is the Android Intent to begin a Whatsapp conversation:
To use this in a web page, we simply add it to a link:
Of course, you should substitute the XXXXXXXXXXX with a valid phone number. Unluckily, it’s not possible to add a specific message to the conversation.
Combining with third party URL trackers or URL shorteners
When you want to add a WhatsApp link to a Facebook post, you might not want to showcase the total URL (or intent) to a visitor. Unluckily, the URL shorten services that I know of (like Bit.ly) require your URL to embark with http(s).
Also, when you want to use this in a display ad, most ad servers and DSP’s require a creative to trigger a click tracker. These trackers only support the HTTP(S) protocol. I’ve found a workaround for using the WhatsApp link in AppNexus, but this is too much of an ugly hack I indeed do not want to encourage anyone to use this =).
Detect whether WhatsApp is installed or not?
There is no legitimate way of achieving the purpose of detecting whether WhatsApp or any other specific app, is installed on the device without having the browser re-direct to the app if it is installed. Bummer.
Did you love reading this?
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How to begin a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
The Marketing Technologist.
How to begin a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
Did you know you can send a WhatsApp message directly from a web page? You might have already seen this elsewhere because AddThis also offers it in their well-known and well-spread sharing contraptions. As an online marketing agency, we can also leverage the power of WhatsApp by integrating it in our campaigns. We could, for example, create a button that sends a campaign’s promotion code to a mate over WhatsApp. The good news is: it’s enormously effortless. The bad news? It has fairly some limitations.
Send a specific message
Most of the times when you are browsing the web, you utilise the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. But in order to send a message over WhatsApp, you’ll need a different protocol. You can send a message over WhatsApp using a so-called custom-built URL Schema. A lot of big apps have custom-made schemas implemented, and Got Schema has a decent overview of what’s out there.
WhatsApp’s schema looks pretty straightforward: whatsapp:// . But instead of just opening the Whatsapp app, we want to send a message. The Whatsapp:// schema supports a text parameter. If present, this text will be pre-filled into message text input field on a conversation screen. It looks something like this:
To use this in a web page, we could simply add it to a link:
If you’re on a mobile phone with WhatsApp installed, you can give it a attempt over here. This should work on both Android and iOS. You should see something close to these screenshots:
Begin conversation with a specific person
Until recently, the WhatsApp protocol also suggested an "Address Book ID" parameter on iOS. Essentially, the ID is a unique string that WhatsApp associates with each contact in your pal list. Unluckily, WhatsApp eliminated this option. This makes it unlikely to send a message to a specific user/phone number.
On Android, it’s possible to open the Whatsapp talk window for a specific acquaintance. To do so, you need to use an Android intent. Intents are messages which permit application components your browser to request functionality from other Android components the WhatsApp app. Intents permit you to interact with components from the same applications as well as with components contributed by other applications.
This is the Android Intent to embark a Whatsapp conversation:
To use this in a web page, we simply add it to a link:
Of course, you should substitute the XXXXXXXXXXX with a valid phone number. Unluckily, it’s not possible to add a specific message to the conversation.
Combining with third party URL trackers or URL shorteners
When you want to add a WhatsApp link to a Facebook post, you might not want to display the total URL (or intent) to a visitor. Unluckily, the URL shorten services that I know of (like Bit.ly) require your URL to begin with http(s).
Also, when you want to use this in a display ad, most ad servers and DSP’s require a creative to trigger a click tracker. These trackers only support the HTTP(S) protocol. I’ve found a workaround for using the WhatsApp link in AppNexus, but this is too much of an ugly hack I truly do not want to encourage anyone to use this =).
Detect whether WhatsApp is installed or not?
There is no legitimate way of achieving the purpose of detecting whether WhatsApp or any other specific app, is installed on the device without having the browser re-direct to the app if it is installed. Bummer.
Did you love reading this?
Don’t miss our next story. Go after us on Twitter or Facebook.
How to embark a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
The Marketing Technologist.
How to begin a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
Did you know you can send a WhatsApp message directly from a web page? You might have already seen this elsewhere because AddThis also offers it in their well-known and well-spread sharing instruments. As an online marketing agency, we can also leverage the power of WhatsApp by integrating it in our campaigns. We could, for example, create a button that sends a campaign’s promotion code to a pal over WhatsApp. The good news is: it’s utterly effortless. The bad news? It has fairly some limitations.
Send a specific message
Most of the times when you are browsing the web, you utilise the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. But in order to send a message over WhatsApp, you’ll need a different protocol. You can send a message over WhatsApp using a so-called custom-made URL Schema. A lot of big apps have custom-built schemas implemented, and Got Schema has a decent overview of what’s out there.
WhatsApp’s schema looks pretty straightforward: whatsapp:// . But instead of just opening the Whatsapp app, we want to send a message. The Whatsapp:// schema supports a text parameter. If present, this text will be pre-filled into message text input field on a conversation screen. It looks something like this:
To use this in a web page, we could simply add it to a link:
If you’re on a mobile phone with WhatsApp installed, you can give it a attempt over here. This should work on both Android and iOS. You should see something close to these screenshots:
Begin conversation with a specific person
Until recently, the WhatsApp protocol also suggested an "Address Book ID" parameter on iOS. Essentially, the ID is a unique string that WhatsApp associates with each contact in your friend list. Unluckily, WhatsApp eliminated this option. This makes it unlikely to send a message to a specific user/phone number.
On Android, it’s possible to open the Whatsapp talk window for a specific friend. To do so, you need to use an Android intent. Intents are messages which permit application components your browser to request functionality from other Android components the WhatsApp app. Intents permit you to interact with components from the same applications as well as with components contributed by other applications.
This is the Android Intent to begin a Whatsapp conversation:
To use this in a web page, we simply add it to a link:
Of course, you should substitute the XXXXXXXXXXX with a valid phone number. Unluckily, it’s not possible to add a specific message to the conversation.
Combining with third party URL trackers or URL shorteners
When you want to add a WhatsApp link to a Facebook post, you might not want to showcase the total URL (or intent) to a visitor. Unluckily, the URL shorten services that I know of (like Bit.ly) require your URL to embark with http(s).
Also, when you want to use this in a display ad, most ad servers and DSP’s require a creative to trigger a click tracker. These trackers only support the HTTP(S) protocol. I’ve found a workaround for using the WhatsApp link in AppNexus, but this is too much of an ugly hack I indeed do not want to encourage anyone to use this =).
Detect whether WhatsApp is installed or not?
There is no legitimate way of achieving the aim of detecting whether WhatsApp or any other specific app, is installed on the device without having the browser re-direct to the app if it is installed. Bummer.
Did you love reading this?
Don’t miss our next story. Go after us on Twitter or Facebook.
How to begin a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
The Marketing Technologist.
How to begin a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
Did you know you can send a WhatsApp message directly from a web page? You might have already seen this elsewhere because AddThis also offers it in their well-known and well-spread sharing instruments. As an online marketing agency, we can also leverage the power of WhatsApp by integrating it in our campaigns. We could, for example, create a button that sends a campaign’s promotion code to a mate over WhatsApp. The good news is: it’s utterly effortless. The bad news? It has fairly some limitations.
Send a specific message
Most of the times when you are browsing the web, you utilise the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. But in order to send a message over WhatsApp, you’ll need a different protocol. You can send a message over WhatsApp using a so-called custom-built URL Schema. A lot of big apps have custom-made schemas implemented, and Got Schema has a decent overview of what’s out there.
WhatsApp’s schema looks pretty straightforward: whatsapp:// . But instead of just opening the Whatsapp app, we want to send a message. The Whatsapp:// schema supports a text parameter. If present, this text will be pre-filled into message text input field on a conversation screen. It looks something like this:
To use this in a web page, we could simply add it to a link:
If you’re on a mobile phone with WhatsApp installed, you can give it a attempt over here. This should work on both Android and iOS. You should see something close to these screenshots:
Commence conversation with a specific person
Until recently, the WhatsApp protocol also suggested an "Address Book ID" parameter on iOS. Essentially, the ID is a unique string that WhatsApp associates with each contact in your pal list. Unluckily, WhatsApp liquidated this option. This makes it unlikely to send a message to a specific user/phone number.
On Android, it’s possible to open the Whatsapp talk window for a specific acquaintance. To do so, you need to use an Android intent. Intents are messages which permit application components your browser to request functionality from other Android components the WhatsApp app. Intents permit you to interact with components from the same applications as well as with components contributed by other applications.
This is the Android Intent to embark a Whatsapp conversation:
To use this in a web page, we simply add it to a link:
Of course, you should substitute the XXXXXXXXXXX with a valid phone number. Unluckily, it’s not possible to add a specific message to the conversation.
Combining with third party URL trackers or URL shorteners
When you want to add a WhatsApp link to a Facebook post, you might not want to showcase the total URL (or intent) to a visitor. Unluckily, the URL shorten services that I know of (like Bit.ly) require your URL to begin with http(s).
Also, when you want to use this in a display ad, most ad servers and DSP’s require a creative to trigger a click tracker. These trackers only support the HTTP(S) protocol. I’ve found a workaround for using the WhatsApp link in AppNexus, but this is too much of an ugly hack I truly do not want to encourage anyone to use this =).
Detect whether WhatsApp is installed or not?
There is no legitimate way of achieving the aim of detecting whether WhatsApp or any other specific app, is installed on the device without having the browser re-direct to the app if it is installed. Bummer.
Did you love reading this?
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How to commence a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
The Marketing Technologist.
How to commence a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
Did you know you can send a WhatsApp message directly from a web page? You might have already seen this elsewhere because AddThis also offers it in their well-known and well-spread sharing instruments. As an online marketing agency, we can also leverage the power of WhatsApp by integrating it in our campaigns. We could, for example, create a button that sends a campaign’s promotion code to a mate over WhatsApp. The good news is: it’s enormously effortless. The bad news? It has fairly some limitations.
Send a specific message
Most of the times when you are browsing the web, you utilise the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. But in order to send a message over WhatsApp, you’ll need a different protocol. You can send a message over WhatsApp using a so-called custom-made URL Schema. A lot of big apps have custom-made schemas implemented, and Got Schema has a decent overview of what’s out there.
WhatsApp’s schema looks pretty straightforward: whatsapp:// . But instead of just opening the Whatsapp app, we want to send a message. The Whatsapp:// schema supports a text parameter. If present, this text will be pre-filled into message text input field on a conversation screen. It looks something like this:
To use this in a web page, we could simply add it to a link:
If you’re on a mobile phone with WhatsApp installed, you can give it a attempt over here. This should work on both Android and iOS. You should see something close to these screenshots:
Begin conversation with a specific person
Until recently, the WhatsApp protocol also suggested an "Address Book ID" parameter on iOS. Essentially, the ID is a unique string that WhatsApp associates with each contact in your mate list. Unluckily, WhatsApp eliminated this option. This makes it unlikely to send a message to a specific user/phone number.
On Android, it’s possible to open the Whatsapp talk window for a specific mate. To do so, you need to use an Android intent. Intents are messages which permit application components your browser to request functionality from other Android components the WhatsApp app. Intents permit you to interact with components from the same applications as well as with components contributed by other applications.
This is the Android Intent to embark a Whatsapp conversation:
To use this in a web page, we simply add it to a link:
Of course, you should substitute the XXXXXXXXXXX with a valid phone number. Unluckily, it’s not possible to add a specific message to the conversation.
Combining with third party URL trackers or URL shorteners
When you want to add a WhatsApp link to a Facebook post, you might not want to demonstrate the total URL (or intent) to a visitor. Unluckily, the URL shorten services that I know of (like Bit.ly) require your URL to embark with http(s).
Also, when you want to use this in a display ad, most ad servers and DSP’s require a creative to trigger a click tracker. These trackers only support the HTTP(S) protocol. I’ve found a workaround for using the WhatsApp link in AppNexus, but this is too much of an ugly hack I truly do not want to encourage anyone to use this =).
Detect whether WhatsApp is installed or not?
There is no legitimate way of achieving the objective of detecting whether WhatsApp or any other specific app, is installed on the device without having the browser re-direct to the app if it is installed. Bummer.
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How to begin a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
The Marketing Technologist.
How to begin a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
Did you know you can send a WhatsApp message directly from a web page? You might have already seen this elsewhere because AddThis also offers it in their well-known and well-spread sharing devices. As an online marketing agency, we can also leverage the power of WhatsApp by integrating it in our campaigns. We could, for example, create a button that sends a campaign’s promotion code to a mate over WhatsApp. The good news is: it’s enormously effortless. The bad news? It has fairly some limitations.
Send a specific message
Most of the times when you are browsing the web, you utilise the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. But in order to send a message over WhatsApp, you’ll need a different protocol. You can send a message over WhatsApp using a so-called custom-made URL Schema. A lot of big apps have custom-built schemas implemented, and Got Schema has a decent overview of what’s out there.
WhatsApp’s schema looks pretty straightforward: whatsapp:// . But instead of just opening the Whatsapp app, we want to send a message. The Whatsapp:// schema supports a text parameter. If present, this text will be pre-filled into message text input field on a conversation screen. It looks something like this:
To use this in a web page, we could simply add it to a link:
If you’re on a mobile phone with WhatsApp installed, you can give it a attempt over here. This should work on both Android and iOS. You should see something close to these screenshots:
Embark conversation with a specific person
Until recently, the WhatsApp protocol also suggested an "Address Book ID" parameter on iOS. Essentially, the ID is a unique string that WhatsApp associates with each contact in your pal list. Unluckily, WhatsApp eliminated this option. This makes it unlikely to send a message to a specific user/phone number.
On Android, it’s possible to open the Whatsapp talk window for a specific friend. To do so, you need to use an Android intent. Intents are messages which permit application components your browser to request functionality from other Android components the WhatsApp app. Intents permit you to interact with components from the same applications as well as with components contributed by other applications.
This is the Android Intent to begin a Whatsapp conversation:
To use this in a web page, we simply add it to a link:
Of course, you should substitute the XXXXXXXXXXX with a valid phone number. Unluckily, it’s not possible to add a specific message to the conversation.
Combining with third party URL trackers or URL shorteners
When you want to add a WhatsApp link to a Facebook post, you might not want to display the total URL (or intent) to a visitor. Unluckily, the URL shorten services that I know of (like Bit.ly) require your URL to commence with http(s).
Also, when you want to use this in a display ad, most ad servers and DSP’s require a creative to trigger a click tracker. These trackers only support the HTTP(S) protocol. I’ve found a workaround for using the WhatsApp link in AppNexus, but this is too much of an ugly hack I indeed do not want to encourage anyone to use this =).
Detect whether WhatsApp is installed or not?
There is no legitimate way of achieving the aim of detecting whether WhatsApp or any other specific app, is installed on the device without having the browser re-direct to the app if it is installed. Bummer.
Did you love reading this?
Don’t miss our next story. Go after us on Twitter or Facebook.
How to embark a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
The Marketing Technologist.
How to begin a WhatsApp conversation directly from the web
Did you know you can send a WhatsApp message directly from a web page? You might have already seen this elsewhere because AddThis also offers it in their well-known and well-spread sharing instruments. As an online marketing agency, we can also leverage the power of WhatsApp by integrating it in our campaigns. We could, for example, create a button that sends a campaign’s promotion code to a mate over WhatsApp. The good news is: it’s enormously effortless. The bad news? It has fairly some limitations.
Send a specific message
Most of the times when you are browsing the web, you utilise the HTTP or HTTPS protocol. But in order to send a message over WhatsApp, you’ll need a different protocol. You can send a message over WhatsApp using a so-called custom-built URL Schema. A lot of big apps have custom-built schemas implemented, and Got Schema has a decent overview of what’s out there.
WhatsApp’s schema looks pretty straightforward: whatsapp:// . But instead of just opening the Whatsapp app, we want to send a message. The Whatsapp:// schema supports a text parameter. If present, this text will be pre-filled into message text input field on a conversation screen. It looks something like this:
To use this in a web page, we could simply add it to a link:
If you’re on a mobile phone with WhatsApp installed, you can give it a attempt over here. This should work on both Android and iOS. You should see something close to these screenshots:
Begin conversation with a specific person
Until recently, the WhatsApp protocol also suggested an "Address Book ID" parameter on iOS. Essentially, the ID is a unique string that WhatsApp associates with each contact in your acquaintance list. Unluckily, WhatsApp eliminated this option. This makes it unlikely to send a message to a specific user/phone number.
On Android, it’s possible to open the Whatsapp talk window for a specific acquaintance. To do so, you need to use an Android intent. Intents are messages which permit application components your browser to request functionality from other Android components the WhatsApp app. Intents permit you to interact with components from the same applications as well as with components contributed by other applications.
This is the Android Intent to embark a Whatsapp conversation:
To use this in a web page, we simply add it to a link:
Of course, you should substitute the XXXXXXXXXXX with a valid phone number. Unluckily, it’s not possible to add a specific message to the conversation.
Combining with third party URL trackers or URL shorteners
When you want to add a WhatsApp link to a Facebook post, you might not want to showcase the total URL (or intent) to a visitor. Unluckily, the URL shorten services that I know of (like Bit.ly) require your URL to embark with http(s).
Also, when you want to use this in a display ad, most ad servers and DSP’s require a creative to trigger a click tracker. These trackers only support the HTTP(S) protocol. I’ve found a workaround for using the WhatsApp link in AppNexus, but this is too much of an ugly hack I truly do not want to encourage anyone to use this =).
Detect whether WhatsApp is installed or not?
There is no legitimate way of achieving the aim of detecting whether WhatsApp or any other specific app, is installed on the device without having the browser re-direct to the app if it is installed. Bummer.
Did you love reading this?
Don’t miss our next story. Go after us on Twitter or Facebook.