I'd be happy to help you with that! ??As you mentioned, sharing links in WeChat has become more challenging since the platform updated its sharing mechanism. Previously, we could simply adjust the image size and share it as a link. However, this approach no longer works, and we need to find alternative solutions.
In this example, I'll demonstrate how to replace the default link icon with a custom image in WeChat sharing. This will enhance the user experience and make your shared links more visually appealing.
Step1: Prepare the Custom Image
First, you'll need to prepare the custom image you want to use as the replacement for the default link icon. The image should be in PNG or JPEG format, with a transparent background (alpha channel) if possible. This will ensure that the image blends seamlessly with the WeChat sharing interface.
Step2: Create an HTML File
Create a new HTML file and add the following code:
```html
```
Step3: Add the Custom Image
Add the custom image to your HTML file using the `` tag:
```html
```
Replace `path/to/your/image.png` with the actual path to your custom image.
Step4: Create a JavaScript Function
Create a JavaScript function that will replace the default link icon with our custom image:
```javascript// Get the custom link icon elementvar customLinkIcon = document.getElementById('custom-link-icon');
// Define the WeChat sharing functionfunction shareWeChatLink(link) {
// Create a new anchor tag for the shared link var anchorTag = document.createElement('a');
anchorTag.href = link;
anchorTag.target = '_blank'; // Open the link in a new tab // Add our custom link icon to the anchor tag anchorTag.appendChild(customLinkIcon.cloneNode(true));
// Set the anchor tag's text content anchorTag.textContent = 'Shared Link';
// Share the link using WeChat's built-in sharing mechanism wx.onMenuShareAppMessage({
title: 'Shared Link',
desc: '',
link: link,
imgUri: '', // Leave this empty for now success: function() {
console.log('Link shared successfully!');
},
cancel: function() {
console.log('Link sharing cancelled.');
}
});
}
// Call the shareWeChatLink function when the page loadswindow.onload = function() {
var link = ' // Replace with your actual link shareWeChatLink(link);
};
```
This JavaScript code creates a new anchor tag for the shared link, adds our custom link icon to it, and sets the text content. It then uses WeChat's built-in sharing mechanism to share the link.
Step5: Share the Link
Open your HTML file in a web browser and click on the "Share" button (or equivalent) to share the link using WeChat. Your custom image should now replace the default link icon, making your shared links more visually appealing.
That's it! With these steps, you've successfully replaced the default link icon with a custom image in WeChat sharing.
