What is the code to link a graphic to my phone number?

[stanwelks]

I want to create a graphic with my phone number in it and place it on a website. What is the code to make it so users will be able to click on the graphic and it will automatically dial my number?

Thanks.

 

[takeshi]

No such thing that I'm aware of. Most devices know how to parse phone numbers whether they're in emails, texts, or on web sites, etc -- assuming the number's not in an image which is what it sounds like you're trying to do.

 

[KevinJ]

You could probably generate a QR code for that, but it won't auto-dial. The person who scans the code would have to dial once the number in on their phone.

 

[Atook]

Are you looking to have users dial you with skype via their PC, or via their phone on a mobile site.

I think if you just put your number in text form, a skype plugin will allow them to click it, and a mobile phone (like our droid) will dial it when clicked.

So maybe text over the top of a button graphic.

The other option is via google voice, they include a widget with the service that allows people to call you via clicking on a graphic.

 

[MNTNBKR]

edit: Nevermind the text in the ***. I think takeshi was referring to the same thing.

***Me thinks hes asking about the same type of thins that any local business has when you do a voice search. The business name comes up, and right next to it is a phone number link. Click the link, and press send. (I don't know what the code is though.)***

Alternatively, GV has a widget that can be placed on a website that you can click. and it will dial your GV number. If that's what you're asking about, then the instructions can be found in your GV settings.

 

[stanwelks]

I figured it out. The phone number was part of a graphic and not text so I had to make into an image map and I couldn't figure out how to make it so when the user hovered over the phone number and clicked on it it would dial the number. Here is the code:

<area shape="rect" coords="14,58,163,98" href="tel:1-800-000-0000" />

I actually found the info in iPhone developer documents and I figured it would most likely be the same protocol for Android, and it was. So you have to preface the phone number with the "tel:"

Thanks for your responses.

 

[baniels]

You can generate one here is you select Phone Number for the content type.

 

[Zarniwoop]

The only thing I see special about that is the tel:

Assuming the Area link works on a graphic, it will also work on text, like so:

<a href="tel:18000000000"> Click here to call 1-800-000-0000 </a>

Check out http://www.popularfront.com/posts/the-dilema-of-linking-to-telephone-numbers/

or just Google for href tel for other info

 

[baniels]

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