The "Click to Chat" plugin adds a WhatsApp chat widget to your WordPress site, enabling visitors to contact through WhatsApp. Use these steps to install and set up the plugin:
Log into Your WordPress Admin 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“).
- Log in with your administrator credentials.
Navigate to the Plugin Installation Page
- In the left-hand sidebar, hover over Plugins and click on Add New.
Search for the “Click to Chat” Plugin
- In the Search Plugins box on the top right corner, type “Click to Chat.”
- Wait for the search results to load.
Install the Plugin
- Look for the “Click to Chat” plugin by HoliThemes in the search results.
- Click the Install Now button next to the plugin name.
- WordPress will download and install the plugin. Once the installation is complete, the Install Now button will change to Activate.
Activate the Plugin
- Click the Activate button to enable the plugin on your site.
Configure the Plugin Settings
- After activation, you will be redirected to the plugins page. Locate the “Click to Chat” plugin and click on the Settings link below the plugin name, or go to Settings > Click to Chat in the left-hand sidebar.
- On the settings page, enter your WhatsApp number and customize the chat button settings as desired. Options typically include button text, position, and styling.
- Save your changes by clicking the Save Changes button at the bottom of the page.
Verify the Plugin Functionality
- Visit your website’s front end to ensure the WhatsApp chat button appears as expected.
- Test the button to make sure it redirects correctly to your WhatsApp chat.
Additional Tips
- Keep your plugin updated by regularly checking for updates under the Plugins section.
- Refer to the plugin’s documentation or support forum for advanced customization and troubleshooting.