How To Chat Someone on WhatsApp Without Saving Their Contact
Are you tired of cluttering your contact list with temporary numbers just to send a quick message on WhatsApp? Whether you're trying to share your location with a delivery person or pitch your product to a potential customer, the need to save a number first can be frustrating.
Fortunately, there are clever workarounds that allow you to send messages on WhatsApp without saving the contact. In this article, we'll explore these handy solutions, helping you streamline your messaging experience and keep your contact list organized.
Why Send WhatsApp Messages Without Saving Numbers?
Sending a quick message on WhatsApp shouldn't require adding a contact number first. This minor hurdle can lead to missed communication opportunities, particularly in business.
The Business Challenge
For thriving businesses generating numerous leads, manually saving each contact just to send a message is tedious and time-consuming. This can hinder WhatsApp marketing efforts and slow down communication.
The Customer Conundrum
Customers value their time. If they must save your number to ask a question or make an inquiry, they might abandon the effort, resulting in lost sales. This can impact business growth and customer satisfaction.
The Solution
Fortunately, there's a way to overcome these hurdles: sending WhatsApp messages without saving contacts. This simple solution can streamline communication, enhance customer experience, and boost business efficiency.
How Can You Send Messages on WhatsApp Without Saving Number?
1. Using WhatsApp QR Codes
Using WhatsApp QR codes is a convenient way to chat with new contacts without saving their numbers. Here's a step-by-step guide:
For Android and iOS Users
Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp app on your device.
Access QR Code: Tap the "New Chat" icon (usually a pencil or chat bubble) and select "Scan QR Code" or "QR Code" from the menu.
Scan the QR Code: Point your camera at the WhatsApp QR code of the person you want to chat with.
Verify and Chat: Once the QR code is scanned, WhatsApp will verify the contact and open a new chat window.
Alternative Method: Share Your QR Code
Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp app on your device.
Access Settings: Tap the three dots (⋮) or the gear icon to access WhatsApp settings.
Select QR Code: Tap "QR Code" or "Show QR Code" to display your unique WhatsApp QR code.
Share Your QR Code*: Share your QR code with others, allowing them to scan and start a chat with you.
By using WhatsApp QR codes, you can easily connect with new contacts without the need to save their numbers.
2. Using WhatsApp Direct Link
WhatsApp has a handy feature called "wa.me" link, which allows you to send messages to any WhatsApp number without having to save it in your phonebook. Here's a simple step-by-step process to create and use this link:
Step 1: Start by copying this base link: https://wa.me/phone-number. Also, make sure you have the phone number you want to message on WhatsApp ready.
Step 2: Open a web browser like Google Chrome on your mobile phone or computer.
Step 3: In the browser's URL bar, paste the link you copied. Replace 'phone-number' with the full phone number, including the country code, you want to message. For example, if you're messaging a number in Nigeria, like 08123456789, you'd change the link to – https://wa.me/2348123456789
Step 4: Hit enter to navigate to the link, and wait for the page to load.
Step 5: You'll land on a WhatsApp page. Click on the 'Continue to Chat' button.
Step 6: The chat window for that phone number will open in WhatsApp, allowing you to send a message without saving the number.
3. Chatting Through WhatsApp Group
Want to message someone on WhatsApp without saving their number? Follow this next method:
Step 1: Open the Group Chat
Open the WhatsApp group chat where the person you want to message is a member.
Step 2: Locate the Desired Number
Scroll through the list of group members and find the desired number.
Step 3: Access the Pop-up Window
Tap on the number to bring up a pop-up window.
Step 4: Initiate a Direct Message
Inside the pop-up window, choose the "Message" option. This will open a chat window with that person, allowing you to message them directly without saving their phone number.
By following these easy steps, you can send WhatsApp messages without saving numbers, making it a convenient and efficient way to communicate.
4. Chatting with New Contacts on WhatsApp Using Third-Party Apps
How does this work?
Step 1: Choose a Third-Party App
Select a reputable third-party app that supports WhatsApp messaging without saving numbers. Examples include WhatsDirect, Direct Message, Truecaller, Whatstool, etc.
I'll be making use of Whatstool
Step 2: Enter the Phone Number
Open the chosen app and enter the phone number of the person you want to chat with, including the country code.
Step 3: Initiate the Chat
Tap the "Send Message" or "Start Chat" button to initiate a WhatsApp conversation with the entered phone number.
Step 4: Switch to WhatsApp (Optional)
Depending on the app, you might be redirected to WhatsApp to continue the conversation.
Please note that using third-party apps may have limitations and varying degrees of functionality. Always choose reputable apps and be cautious when sharing personal data.
5. Message Yourself Feature
Here’s how it works.
Open WhatsApp and tap the search icon.
Type “You” in the search bar to open your chat with yourself.
Paste the unsaved number into the chat and send a message to yourself.
The number will become clickable (blue). Tap on it.
Choose “Chat with” from the options that appear to open a new chat window with that number.
For a faster way of chatting with an unsaved number on WhatsApp, check out this YouTube tutorial video:
With these convenient methods, you can effortlessly send WhatsApp messages without saving contacts. By leveraging QR codes, third-party apps, click-to-chat links, group contacts, or self-messaging, you'll streamline your communication, save time, and keep your contact list organized. Whether you're a busy professional or just looking for a hassle-free messaging experience, there's a method tailored to your needs.
Check Out 7 New Features Added to the Latest Whatsapp Update You Did Not Know About in 2023
Over the years, just like every other apps, WhatsApp has always been rolling out new updates to their apps.
Why do they do this?
If you are having this question in your mind, the answers is that they roll out new updates to their app whenever they fix bugs or issues on the app or whenever they want to add new features or upgrade existing features to enhance user's experience on the app.
The latest WhatsApp update version 2.23.3.79 (updated in February 2023) comes with great new features that are very interesting.
Most of this new features are not really noticeable because of the fact that they are upgrades of already existing features on the app, while there are very few noticeable features that arrived on the WhatsApp app for the first time.
I'll be focusing on seven (7) of these features that are very important in your daily WhatsApp usage.
Join me to the end as I list out these features and how to access them.
FEATURES:
1. You can now add captions when sending documents.
In this updated version of WhatsApp, sending of documents with captions has been enabled. Previously, you could only add captions to photos and videos but now, you can also add captions to documents before sending them to your contacts or posting in groups. This Is new feature.
2. Added support for longer group subjects and descriptions to better describe your group.
Group subjects also known as group name, is the part where the title of a group is seen.
Previously, group subjects only had 30 character spaces for text and emoji when creating or updating a group, but now, it has been extended to 100 character spaces.
This is a great news for group owners that have or intend to use long group subjects.
3. You can now send up to 100 photos / videos at once.
Previously on WhatsApp, Aside GB WhatsApp and every other modded WhatsApp, you are only allowed to send or post 30 photos/image at once.
In this new WhatsApp update, this feature has been upgraded as you can now send upto 100 photos/videos at once. Wonderful, isn't it?
4. You can now create personalized avatars and use them as stickers and profile photos.
If you wish not to use any of your pictures as WhatsApp profile photo, there is an option on WhatsApp that allows you to create and use a personalised avatar of your choice.
The avatar can also be used as stickers.
To gain access to this new feature,
Go to Settings > Avatar to get started.
5. Voice Status update.
This a very interesting, long awaited feature that WhatsApp just added to it's update. Voice Status update allows users to record and post voice notes on their status. Just like other status update, the voice Status will also delete automatically after 24hrs.
How to use WhatsApp voice status?
Swipe left to the status tab
Click on the pen icon as if you want to type something,
Instead of typing, just press and hold the mic icon which is located at the right side of your screen.
The recording will start automatically.
The maximum duration for the recording is 30 seconds.
In the coming updates, there will be better enhancement and options to this voice status update such as voice filter etc.
6. Deleting selected Images/Photos select for status update by just touching them.
Previously, after selecting Images/photos you wish to upload on your WhatsApp status and you feel like removing some, you would have to go back and unselect them or alternatively tap on the particular image you don't want and them tap the delete icon at the top right of the screen.
In this latest WhatsApp update, a slight upgrade has been made as you can now delete unwanted selected photos/videos by just tapping on them at the preview panel and it will be removed immediately. See image below.
This feature is only available for WhatsApp Business users as at when this post was made. It might be made available for normal WhatsApp users in subsequent updates.
7. Polls.
This feature that has been on Telegram for long has now been added to WhatsApp.
WhatsApp poll allows you to send polls to contacts and groups of your choice. Once sent, others users will be allowed to vote on the polls you sent by selecting an option from the multiple options created by you.
As of now, multiple answers can't be selected by others users, unlike on Telegram where you can set whether to allow multiple answers or not.
We hope WhatsApp adds this option to Polls in subsequent updates.
Hope you learnt something new today?
If you aren't seeing any of these features in your WhatsApp application, kindly rush to Google play store (for Android users) or iOS App store (for iPhone users) and update your WhatsApp to the latest version so that you can start enjoying these awesome features on WhatsApp.
Note that your mobile data needs to be turned or connected to a WiFi with active internet subscription before the update can be successful.
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There are lots of things we do unknowingly without understanding the deeper meaning. Many times while chatting on WhatsApp or Facebook with someone we do use some slangs and symbols that may have a deeper meaning but we may not even know.
WhatsApp is a popular social media platform that allows private messages between individual.
Many a times, we use some Emojis on WhatsApp without knowing the deeper meaning.
When chating someone on WhatsApp, the red heart Emoji "❤" is commonly used for almost everybody without thinking the deeper meaning. Whenever you send a wrong image to someone, it gives such person a wrong impression about you.
Let have a deeper look at the different Heart Emojis available on WhatsApp that many of us hardly use.
The Green Heart Emoji
This is called the Jealous Heart. Green love can also mean an act of envy, possessive love or jealousy. This can be use on WhatsApp as form of friendship or reconciliation.
The Red Heart Emoji
Red coloured Emoji love is used for expressions of love. This represents deep connection, passion, unconditional love romance and friendship.
Using the red heart on WhatsApp signifies a very helpful person or love. This is commonly used among the love Emojis on WhatsApp.
The Purple (Violet) Heart Emoji
A violet/purple heart shows understanding, sensitivity, and compassionate love.
This particular emoji is mostly used to show wealth or glamour. A violet heart Emoji also reflects sexuality. This gives you idea that likely the chat partner wants to talk about an amorous adventure.
The Yellow Heart Emoji
The Gold or yellow coloured hearts signifies Friendship and happiness. Using this on WhatsApp means joy of life and that someone is optimistic and happy.
The Blue Heart Emoji
A blue heart can also symbolize peace, harmony, trust and loyalty. The blue heart shows a deeply felt loyalty and friendship between the chatters.
The Orange Heart Emoji
Sending an orange heart is to show great comfort, care and serenity. This particular colour is associated warmth, joy, enthusiasm, success, sunshine, creativity, heat and encouragement.
Using this Emoji on WhatsApp means you love to stick with someone as a friends and have nothing mutual. This is just for mere friends or acquaintances.
From the above post, you can see that it's not everyone you can be sending the red heart Emoji to on WhatsApp. You might be sending them a wrong impression if you keep using only the red heart emoji.
What do you think about this? Which of it is your favorite colour? Share this post, let other have idea of what all the heart Emojis on WhatsApp represent.
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Many atimes when we send pictures to someone on whatsapp, automatically whatsapp tends to reduce the quality of the image and this sometimes gets us annoyed due to the fact that there's nothing we can do.
Sometimes this might sound well for those that are managing their data, but for people that the exact quality of the picture is their priority, they won't like this idea. Gone are they days when you have to send pictures as document file so that whatsapp won't reduce the quality.
In this post, I'll be teaching you how you can stop whatsapp from reducing the quality of pictures you send. You don't have to be stressing yourself by sending images as document files just to keep the exact quality.
Follow the steps below.
How To Stop Whatsapp From Reducing The Quality of Pictures You Post or Send:
Go to Your WhatsApp settings and click on Storage and Data
In the Storage and Data options, scroll down and select Photo Upload quality
Select Best Quality and click OK.
There you go..
You have now stopped WhatsApp from from reducing any pictures you send henceforth. This is a great news for graphic designers that share their works with their clients on whatsapp.
If you no longer what your pictures to be uploaded at Best quality, you can go back to step 1 and 2, then select either Auto or Data saver.
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