How to Add Clickable Phone Numbers in WordPress Updated 2023 Must Read Guide

You know those phone numbers you see on websites? Ever wondered how to make them clickable? I did, and I spent a whole weekend figuring it out. And let me tell you, it's easier than you think. Stick with me, and we'll make your website so user-friendly, people won't be able to resist calling you!

We've got a bunch of rad stuff to cover, including:

• The Power of Clickable Phone Numbers
• Let's Get Coding: Manual Method
• Plugins to the Rescue
• Mastering User Experience
• A/B Testing: Let the Best Number Win
• Google Analytics: Track or Get Tracked
• How SEO Gets Affected

Okay, first things first, why should you even bother making your phone number clickable? Here's the deal: convenience is king. I remember working on a client's website that was centered around their customer service. Guess how many more calls they got when we made their phone number clickable? A whopping 30% increase!

"The details are not the details. They make the design." - Charles Eames

Steps to Manually Add a Clickable Phone Number

1. Log in to WordPress Dashboard: Go to the backend of your site.
2. Pick a Page or Post: Where do you want this clickable number? Homepage? Contact Us page?
3. Switch to Text Editor: No WYSIWYG, please. We're coding.
4. Insert Code: Put this snippet where you want the number to show:

<a href="tel:+1234567890">Call Us: 123-456-7890</a>

Replace the number with your actual phone number, of course!

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Steps to Use WP Call Button Plugin

1. Navigate to Plugins > Add New: Search for WP Call Button and install.
2. Activate and Go to Settings: Customize the button text, color, and position.

Your website's not just for show; it's there to serve your audience. And trust me, a clickable phone number does just that. I've run this feature in eCommerce stores, blogs, and portfolio sites, and it's an all-round crowd-pleaser.

So, when I was working on my blog last summer, I decided to do an A/B test to check which CTA works best for clickable phone numbers.

A/B Test Results

Now, how do you know if people are actually clicking that number? Enter Google Analytics, your new best friend.

1. Log into Google Analytics: You should already have this setup, but if not, now's the time!
2. Go to Admin: Navigate to your property and click on 'Tracking Info'.
3. Get Your Tracking Code: Here you'll find your unique code that you need to paste into your WordPress site.

Making your phone number clickable can also boost your SEO. How? By improving the user experience and thereby decreasing the bounce rate. I remember working on a travel blog that saw an SEO rank improvement after this tiny change.

So there it is, folks! The ultimate guide to making your phone number clickable on WordPress. Whether you choose to code it