If you make a lot of sales calls, you know the drill: find a number, squint at the screen, type it into your phone, maybe mess up and do it again. It's slow, repetitive, and honestly just a waste of your brainpower. This guide is for anyone who wants to get through their call list faster without the usual copy/paste/typo circus.
Justcalliq’s click to call feature promises to turn any phone number on a web page into a one-click dial. No more fat-fingered dialing or flipping between tabs. I’ll walk you through what it actually does, how to set it up, and—just as important—what to watch out for.
Why Click to Call Matters (and What It Won't Do)
Before we get into the weeds, a quick reality check. Click to call is not magic. It won’t:
- Improve your sales pitch
- Make people answer the phone
- Fix bad data
But it does cut out the “manual labor” part of dialing. If you’re calling dozens or hundreds of leads a day, those seconds add up. It's really about reducing friction—one less thing to slow you down or break your focus.
Step 1: Make Sure You Actually Need Click to Call
Some people get caught up chasing the next shiny thing. Ask yourself:
- Do you spend a lot of time dialing numbers from your CRM, spreadsheets, or websites?
- Do you get distracted or annoyed by the process?
- Would shaving a few seconds per call make a real difference?
If you’re doing mostly inbound or only calling a handful of people, this probably isn’t for you. But if you’re in outbound sales, support, or recruiting, it’s a no-brainer.
Step 2: Set Up Justcalliq Click to Call
Assuming you’re already using Justcalliq (if not, skip this guide), here’s what you do:
2.1 Install the Chrome Extension
- Head to the Chrome Web Store and search for “Justcalliq.”
- Click “Add to Chrome.”
- Follow the prompts. You might need to pin it to your toolbar for easy access.
Pro Tip: If you use another browser, check if there's a compatible extension. Most click to call features work best in Chrome or Chromium-based browsers.
2.2 Log In and Connect Your Account
- Click the Justcalliq icon in your browser.
- Log in with your Justcalliq credentials.
- Grant the permissions it asks for. Yes, it feels invasive, but it’s needed to scan pages for numbers.
2.3 Customize Your Settings
- Open the extension’s settings. Here’s what actually matters:
- Enable/Disable on certain sites: If it’s lighting up every random number (including order numbers or prices), you can whitelist or blacklist sites.
- Number format recognition: Adjust if you call international numbers or have weird formatting in your data.
Ignore most of the “advanced” options unless you have a specific need. Most people never touch them.
Step 3: Start Using Click to Call
With the extension installed, here’s how it works:
- Browse Your CRM, Spreadsheet, or Website
- Any phone number should now look “clickable”—usually underlined or with a small phone icon.
- Click the Number
- A pop-up or dialer will appear.
- Confirm the call, and it’ll ring out from your Justcalliq app or web dashboard.
- Talk as Usual
- The call happens through your browser or linked device, depending on your setup.
What Works Well:
- Speed: You can fly through lists without touching your physical phone.
- Accuracy: No more misdials or “oops, called the wrong person.”
- CRM Integration: Many CRMs (Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, etc.) play nicely with Justcalliq, so you don’t have to jump between tabs.
What’s Annoying:
- False Positives: Sometimes, numbers that aren’t phone numbers get turned into click-to-call links (like invoice numbers).
- Browser Overload: If you have too many extensions, things can get buggy. If it stops working, try disabling other extensions.
- Pop-Up Blockers: Some security settings or blockers can interfere. If nothing happens when you click, check these first.
Step 4: Tweak and Troubleshoot
No tool is perfect out of the box. Here’s how to avoid common headaches:
4.1 Adjust Site Exceptions
If the extension is getting in your way (turning every number on Amazon into a phone link), go into settings and set exceptions. Only enable click to call on your CRM, Google Sheets, or wherever you’re actually dialing.
4.2 Check Your Audio Setup
If you’re using browser-based calling, make sure your headset and mic are set up right. Test a call before starting a big session. Background noise, echo, or audio lag gets old fast.
4.3 Don’t Rely on It for Everything
Click to call is great for straight-up dialing. But if you’re using a power dialer or predictive dialer (where the system auto-dials for you), this feature isn’t a replacement. It’s also not built for bulk SMS, voicemail drops, or auto-recording every call—those are different tools.
4.4 Update Regularly
Extensions break. Chrome updates, Justcalliq pushes a new version, or something else changes. If things get weird, update the extension or reinstall it.
Step 5: Get the Most Out of Click to Call
A few ways to make click to call actually save you time (instead of just being a neat trick):
- Prep Your List: Clean up your call lists. Garbage in, garbage out—click to call won’t fix bad numbers.
- Log Calls Automatically: Use the CRM integration so calls are logged as you go. If you’re still entering notes by hand, you’re missing the point.
- Batch Your Calls: Click to call shines when you’re working through a list. Don’t bounce around. Focus, click, talk, repeat.
- Keep It Simple: Don’t try to automate every little thing. Start with click to call, see where the friction is, and build from there.
What to Ignore (or Be Skeptical About)
Marketing sometimes oversells this stuff. Here’s what click to call won’t solve:
- Bad Data: If your CRM has junk numbers, you’ll still waste time.
- No Answer: The tool can’t make people pick up.
- Performance Metrics: Click to call isn’t a dialer. It won’t auto-track talk time or connect rates unless you set up the integrations.
Also, if you’re already using a power dialer or predictive dialer, you might not need click to call at all. Don’t fix what isn’t broken.
Keep It Simple (and Keep Moving)
Click to call is one of those small upgrades that saves a few seconds per call, but over a day—or a month—that adds up. Is it flashy? No. Is it useful? Absolutely, as long as you’re making lots of outbound calls and care about shaving down wasted effort.
Set it up, try it out, and don’t overthink it. If you run into weird issues, check your extension settings, update, and move on. The real trick is to keep your process simple and tweak as you go. That’s how you actually get faster—not by chasing every new “productivity hack” out there.
Now, go dial that next number. With one click.