How to add call button on WordPress website?

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How to add call button on WordPress website

You want a button that lets people tap and call you. Especially useful on mobile. There are a few clean ways to do it, depending on where you want the button.

Method 1: Add call button using Button block (inside page or post)

  1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.

  2. Open the page or post where you want the call button.

  3. Click the + icon to add a block.

  4. Select Button.

  5. Type the button text, like Call Now.

  6. Click the button to edit the link.

  7. Enter your phone number like this:

    tel:+353XXXXXXXXX
  8. Click Update or Publish.

On mobile, tapping the button opens the phone dialler.

Method 2: Add call button using custom HTML

Use this if you want more control.

  1. Open the page or post.

  2. Click the + icon.

  3. Choose Custom HTML.

  4. Paste this:

    <a href="tel:+353XXXXXXXXX">Call Now</a>
  5. Update or publish.

You can style it later with CSS if needed.

Method 3: Add call button in header or menu

Good if you want it visible on every page.

  1. Go to Appearance → Menus.

  2. Click Custom Links.

  3. In URL, enter:

    tel:+353XXXXXXXXX
  4. In Link Text, write Call Us.

  5. Add to Menu.

  6. Save menu.

The call button now appears in your site menu.

Method 4: Add floating call button (always visible)

This sticks to the screen, mainly for mobile users.

  1. Go to Plugins → Add New.

  2. Search for Call Button, WP Call Button, or Click to Call.

  3. Install and activate one plugin.

  4. Open the plugin settings.

  5. Enter your phone number.

  6. Enable mobile view.

  7. Save settings.

The button floats at the bottom of the screen.

Method 5: Add call button in footer or sidebar

  1. Go to Appearance → Widgets.

  2. Add a Button or Custom HTML block.

  3. Use:

    <a href="tel:+353XXXXXXXXX">Call Now</a>
  4. Save.

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