February 5, 2024
How to create a WhatsApp link for your business
Learn to generate short WhatsApp links with tracking for your marketing campaigns.
Marketing WhatsApp Links
WhatsApp links are a powerful digital marketing tool. They allow users to start a conversation with you directly from a link, without needing to save your number.
Why use WhatsApp links?
- More clicks — Users prefer to click a link rather than save a number
- Tracking — You know exactly how many clicks each link receives
- Personalization — Different links for different campaigns
- Automation — Users start with a predefined message
Types of WhatsApp links
Official wa.me Link
https://wa.me/5931234567890
This is WhatsApp’s official link. It’s simple but without tracking.
Short Link with Tracking (Total WA)
With Total WA you can create short links with tracking:
https://wsp.chat/abc123
Benefits:
- Shorter links for social media
- Detailed analytics of each click
- Customizable with your branding
- Campaign integration
How to use the links
- In emails — Add a CTA to your email signature
- On social media — Instagram, Facebook, TikTok
- In advertising — Google Ads, Facebook Ads
- In QR codes — QR codes that open WhatsApp
- On landing pages — Main call-to-action
Tips to maximize conversions
- Use clear text (“Let’s chat on WhatsApp”)
- Offer value before the click
- Personalize the initial message
- Track metrics continuously
- Test different placements
With Total WA, creating short links with tracking is automatic. Create, share, and measure in seconds.