Why a link beats a displayed number
Showing a phone number assumes the customer saves it, opens WhatsApp, finds the contact, then writes their message. Every one of those steps loses people along the way. A link removes all four: one click opens the conversation, the message is already written, all that's left is to send it.
Writing a good pre-filled message
The default message is mainly there for you, not the customer. It tells you where the person came from. If you use a different text on your storefront, your business card, and your flyers, you'll know which of your materials actually drives conversations.
- Keep it to a short sentence the customer can complete.
- State where it came from: storefront, card, flyer, site.
- Avoid ending on a question, it often goes unanswered.
Where to place the QR code
The QR code works wherever the customer already has their phone in hand with an immediate intent: the storefront when the shop is closed, the restaurant table, the counter at checkout, the package at delivery, the service vehicle. Print it large enough to be scanned from a meter away, and test it yourself before running a full print batch.
Frequently asked questions
How do you create a WhatsApp link with a pre-filled message?
A WhatsApp link follows the wa.me format followed by your number in international format, without the leading zero and without spaces, with the encoded message appended. This tool builds the link correctly for you: you enter the number and the message, and the link appears immediately.
Do I need a WhatsApp Business account?
No. The link works with a regular WhatsApp account just as well as a Business account. A Business account brings other benefits, like a business profile, catalog, and quick replies, but it isn't required for the link to work.
What number format should I use in Morocco?
The international format without the leading zero. A number written as 0612345678 becomes 212612345678 in the link. The tool applies the conversion automatically, so you can enter the number with or without the zero.
Where should I put the QR code?
Anywhere a customer can see it with their phone in hand: storefront, counter, restaurant menu, shop window, packaging, business card, flyer, service vehicle. The point of the QR code is that it avoids manually typing in the number, which is exactly the moment where many customers give up.
Is this generator really free?
Yes, no sign-up and no usage limit. The link and QR code are generated directly in your browser: your number is never sent to any server. Your contact details are only requested if you want to receive the printable poster by email.