Direct Connection: How to Install a Free Mobile Sticky Contact Bar in WordPress

With over 50% of global web traffic originating from smartphone and handheld devices, website accessibility is critical [00:44]. Even if your WordPress site uses a fully responsive layout, mobile users often struggle to find contact details quickly, leading to lost leads and abandoned shopping sessions [01:06].

A highly effective solution to this friction is a persistent, thumb-accessible contact strip anchored to the bottom of mobile viewports [01:24]. The free WordPress plugin Mobile Contact Line allows you to place direct call-to-action (CTA) buttons on every page, visible only on mobile screens [01:33], [03:37].

Key Communication Channels Supported

The plugin acts as a sticky utility bar allowing visitors to reach your backend team instantly through their preferred medium [03:08]:

• Direct Voice Calls: Initiates a cellular call natively with one click [03:31].
• Instant Messaging: Configures direct shortcuts to open WhatsApp or Skype chats [03:16].
• Digital Correspondence: Triggers mail client actions or redirects users directly to your designated Contact Us page URL [03:08].

Step-by-Step Installation and Layout Configuration

Setting up the mobile contact strip requires no custom code or developer intervention. Follow this workflow to configure your sticky bar [03:20]:

1. Core Installation

Log in to your WordPress dashboard. Navigate to Plugins > Add New, search for Mobile Contact Line (developed by Y-Development), then click Install and Activate [02:49], [05:32].

2. Accessing Settings

Once activated, navigate to your administrative sidebar and open Settings > Mobile Contact Line [03:23].

3. Setting Up Your Channels

In the settings screen, input your business contact endpoints [03:23]:

• Enter your full international phone number into the calling module [03:31].
• Input your corporate support email and your specific WhatsApp integration link [03:08].

4. Styling and Reordering Buttons

To match your current site branding and change button priority:

• Custom hex values can be added to alter the bar’s background color to match your theme [04:17].
• Adjust the physical layout width percentages for individual buttons [04:17].
• Change the priority ordering values using simple digits [04:24]. For example, setting the Call button to 1 and the Email button to 2 displays the phone icon first in the layout sequence [04:24].

5. Verify the Result

Save your changes. Open your website on a mobile device or use a browser responsive testing tool to view the bottom sticky strip [02:00]. It will seamlessly overlay your footer without obstructing your core desktop theme assets [03:37], [05:03].