Learn how to create clickable SMS links that open your customer's messaging app with a pre-filled message, making it easier for them to contact you.

#What is an SMS Hyperlink?

An SMS hyperlink (also called an SMS link or text message link) is a special type of link that, when clicked on a mobile device, opens the user's default messaging app with:

• Your phone number already filled in as the recipient
• Optionally, a pre-written message ready to send

This makes it incredibly easy for your customers to reach you—they just click and send!

#The SMS Link Format

The basic format for an SMS link is:

sms:PHONE_NUMBER?body=YOUR_MESSAGE

#Breaking it down:

#Quick Examples

#Simple SMS Link (No Pre-filled Message)

sms:+15551234567

This opens the messaging app with just the phone number filled in.

#SMS Link with Pre-filled Message

sms:+15551234567?body=Hi!%20I%20found%20you%20on%20your%20website%20and%20would%20like%20to%20learn%20more.

This opens the messaging app with:

• To: +15551234567
• Message: "Hi! I found you on your website and would like to learn more."

#URL Encoding Reference

When creating your pre-filled message, replace these characters:

#Platform-Specific Instructions

#HTML (Any Website)

Use a standard anchor tag with the sms: protocol in the href attribute:

<a href="sms:+15551234567?body=Hi!%20I%20want%20to%20learn%20more%20about%20your%20services.">Text Us Now</a>

With a button style:

<a href="sms:+15551234567?body=Hi!%20I%20want%20to%20learn%20more." style="display: inline-block; padding: 12px 24px; background-color: #007bff; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px;">Text Us Now</a>

#React / Next.js

In React, you can create a reusable SMS link component:

function SmsButton({ phoneNumber, message, children }) {
  const encodedMessage = encodeURIComponent(message);
  const smsLink = `sms:${phoneNumber}?body=${encodedMessage}`;
  
  return (
    <a href={smsLink}>
      {children}
    </a>
  );
}

// Usage:
<SmsButton 
  phoneNumber="+15551234567" 
  message="Hi! I found you on your website."
>
  Text Us Now
</SmsButton>

#Wix

1. Open your Wix Editor
2. Add a Button or select existing text you want to make clickable
3. Click on the element and select Add Link (chain icon)
4. Choose Web Address or URL
5. Enter your SMS link:

sms:+15551234567?body=Hi!%20I%20found%20you%20on%20Wix%20and%20want%20to%20connect.

1. Click Done and publish your site

#GoHighLevel (GHL)

In Funnels/Websites:

1. Add a Button element to your page
2. Click on the button to open settings
3. Under Button Action, select Open URL
4. In the URL field, enter:

sms:+15551234567?body=Hi!%20I%27m%20interested%20in%20your%20services.

1. Save and publish

In Emails/SMS Templates:

You can include the SMS link as a clickable link:

<a href="sms:+15551234567?body=Hi!%20I%20want%20to%20chat.">Click here to text us</a>

#WordPress

Using the Block Editor (Gutenberg):

1. Add a Button block or select text
2. Click the link icon in the toolbar
3. Paste your SMS link:

sms:+15551234567?body=Hi!%20I%20found%20you%20on%20WordPress.

1. Press Enter to apply

Using Classic Editor:

1. Select the text you want to make a link
2. Click the link button
3. Paste your SMS link and click Apply

Using HTML (in any editor):

Switch to HTML/Code view and add:

<a href="sms:+15551234567?body=Hi!%20I%20want%20to%20learn%20more.">Text Us</a>

#Squarespace

1. Edit the page where you want to add the SMS link
2. Add a Button block or select existing text
3. In the link settings, choose External Link
4. Enter your SMS link:

sms:+15551234567?body=Hi!%20I%20found%20you%20on%20Squarespace.

1. Save and publish

#Shopify

In Theme Editor:

1. Go to Online Store > Themes > Customize
2. Add a button or find existing link settings
3. For the link URL, enter your SMS link

In Product Descriptions or Pages:

Switch to HTML view and add:

<a href="sms:+15551234567?body=Hi!%20I%20have%20a%20question%20about%20your%20products.">Text us your questions</a>

#Webflow

1. Select your button or link element
2. In the Settings panel, find the Link Settings
3. Choose URL as the link type
4. Enter your SMS link:

sms:+15551234567?body=Hi!%20I%20want%20to%20connect.

1. Publish your site

#Kajabi

1. Edit your page in Kajabi
2. Add or select a button element
3. In the button settings, find the Link or URL field
4. Enter your SMS link:

sms:+15551234567?body=Hi!%20I%20found%20you%20on%20Kajabi.

1. Save and publish

#ClickFunnels

1. Edit your funnel page
2. Add or select a button element
3. In the button settings, select URL/Website for the action
4. Enter your SMS link:

sms:+15551234567?body=Hi!%20I%20want%20to%20learn%20more.

1. Save your funnel

#iOS vs Android Compatibility

For maximum compatibility, use the universal format:

sms:+15551234567?&body=Your%20message%20here

This format works on both iOS and Android devices.

#Best Practices

#Troubleshooting

#Link doesn't work on iPhone

Solution: Try using &body= instead of ?body= or use the universal format ?&body=

#Link doesn't work on Android

Solution: Make sure you're using ?body= format

#Special characters break the link

Solution: Make sure all special characters in your message are URL encoded. Use an online encoder tool.

#Link works but message is blank

Solution: Check that there are no spaces in your URL-encoded message. Spaces should be %20, not actual spaces.

#Link opens but wrong number appears

Solution: Ensure you're using the full phone number with country code and no spaces or special characters (except the + at the beginning).

#Sample Messages for Different Industries

#Real Estate

sms:+15551234567?&body=Hi!%20I%27m%20interested%20in%20scheduling%20a%20property%20viewing.%20Please%20let%20me%20know%20your%20availability.

#E-commerce / Retail

sms:+15551234567?&body=Hi!%20I%20have%20a%20question%20about%20my%20order.%20My%20order%20number%20is%3A%20

#Service Business

sms:+15551234567?&body=Hi!%20I%27d%20like%20to%20schedule%20an%20appointment.%20Please%20send%20me%20your%20available%20times.

#Restaurant

sms:+15551234567?&body=Hi!%20I%27d%20like%20to%20make%20a%20reservation%20for%20%5Bnumber%5D%20people%20on%20%5Bdate%5D.

#Need Help?

If you have any questions about setting up SMS links for your Bloo account, our support team is here to help!