In this video we see how to make a phone number a hotlink so that when someone clicks on it a dialer opens up.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:35 Introduction to Making Phone Numbers Hotlinked
01:02 Demonstrating Frontend Editing in Joomla
01:34 Adding a Phone Number to an Article
02:13 Creating the Hotlink with "tel:" Protocol
02:57 Testing the Hotlinked Phone Number
03:28 Conclusion and Call to Action
Summary
Introduction: Tim Davis explains how to create clickable phone numbers on websites.
Purpose of Hotlinking: Similar to email links, phone number links allow users to initiate calls directly from a website.
Using Frontend Edit: Demonstrates frontend editing in Joomla using a new extension.
Adding the Phone Number: Enters a phone number (e.g., 250-858-8066) into an article.
Creating the Hotlink: Selects the phone number, then uses the "insert/edit link" feature, prefixing "tel:" followed by the number without dashes.
Saving the Article: Saves the article with the hotlinked phone number.
Testing the Link: Clicks on the hotlinked number to verify it prompts a call on a mobile device.
Subscriber Call to Action: Encourages viewers to subscribe and enable notifications for updates.
Video Engagement: Prompts viewers to like the video and engage with suggested content.
Conclusion: Wraps up with blessings and encourages viewers to enjoy working with Joomla.
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