Support for Skype URIs?

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  stonenick · Member · May 29, 2013 at 2:02 am

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  Hi there,

  I don’t suppose WordPress.com has support for Skype URIs?

  I would like to add a link on my site for visitors to call me on Skype. This would be a simple hyperlink, like this:

  Call me on Skype

  This places a Skype call if Skype is installed on the users computer. It works really well on smartphones and tablets with the Skype app installed.

  But… when I try to add this, the WordPress editor strips out the skype: bit, and I end up with a non-functioning hyperlink.

  BTW, just to be clear: I am not talking about Skype buttons, which require a snippet of Javascript. I understand that 3rd party scripts aren’t allowed on WP.com.

  Cheers, Nick

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  raincoaster · Member · May 29, 2013 at 2:07 am

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  Hmmm. If you have an actual number, not just an ID, skype automatically makes that clickable if you’re signed in. Does that help?

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  stonenick · Member · May 29, 2013 at 2:25 am

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  Hi raincoaster.

  No, I’m afraid it doesn’t, but thanks for the response.

  I think this only works if you (ie: the user) have Skype on your PC, and are using the Skype plug-in in your browser.

  Also, no number – just an ID.

  I was hoping that perhaps Skype support might be added via a shortcode?