Add Buttons to Your Website: A Complete Guide
Button Types and Placement Guide
Add visually appealing buttons to guide visitors through your website and encourage engagement. Here's how to effectively use different button types:
Button Blocks
- Most versatile option for calls-to-action
- Can be added to any section
- Links to content, files, emails, or phone numbers
- Fully customizable appearance
African child studying in classroom
Header Buttons
- Prominent placement for immediate visibility
- Ideal for primary calls-to-action
- Encourages quick user engagement
Woman celebrating with pink confetti
Banner Buttons
- High-impact placement against banner background
- Perfect for main promotional messages
- Can include background images for added effect
Woman in white dress against wall
Footer Buttons
- Useful for important site-wide actions
- Provides consistent access to key functions
- Ideal for contact or subscription options
Button to schedule appointment on Squarespace
Automatic Layout Buttons
- Organize content in columns and rows
- Individual buttons for each item
- Section-wide button options available
Mountain landscape with lake and building
Form and Newsletter Buttons
- Customizable submit buttons
- Perfect for lead generation
- User-friendly signup process
"Blue sign-up button"
Special Button Types:
- Commerce buttons for shopping
- Donation buttons for fundraising
- Image block buttons for visual links
- Promotional pop-up buttons
- Pinterest Save buttons for social sharing
Button Customization:
- Adjust background color
- Change font styles
- Modify shapes and sizes
- Keep text under 25 characters
- Maintain consistent styling
Track Performance:
- Monitor button clicks in Analytics
- Review form conversion data
- Analyze sales funnel metrics
- Use insights to optimize placement and design
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