Comprehensive Guide: How to Add Site Buttons and CTAs - The Complete Tutorial

Comprehensive Guide: How to Add Site Buttons and CTAs - The Complete Tutorial

By Michael Turner

March 1, 2025 at 04:57 AM

Create visually appealing and effective call-to-action buttons to guide visitors through your site's content and features.

Types of Buttons You Can Add:

Button Blocks

  • Most versatile option for call-to-action elements
  • Can be added to any section of the Fluid or Classic Editor
  • Links to site content, external content, files, email addresses, and phone numbers

Header Buttons

  • Placed at the top of the page for immediate visibility
  • Encourages instant visitor interaction

Banner Buttons

  • Stand out against background images
  • Ideal for primary calls-to-action
  • Add via block section (version 7.1) or template options (version 7.0)

Footer Buttons

  • Located at the bottom of your site
  • Perfect for important information or secondary actions

Smart Layout Buttons

  • Organize multiple calls-to-action in columns and rows
  • Add buttons to individual elements or entire sections

Form and Newsletter Buttons

  • Customizable "Send" or "Subscribe" buttons
  • Built into form and newsletter blocks

Commerce and Donation Buttons

  • "Add to Cart" buttons for products
  • Customizable payment buttons
  • Donation buttons linking to payment pages

Image Block Buttons

  • Display beside or below images
  • Combine visual elements with call-to-action
  • Available in both Classic and Fluid Editor

Promotional Pop-up Buttons

  • Add up to two buttons in arrival pop-ups
  • Customizable based on site needs

Pinterest Save Buttons

  • Enable social sharing
  • Increase site discovery through Pinterest

Version 7.0 Specific Options:

  • Content sidebar buttons
  • Cover Page buttons (up to two)
  • Page header buttons
  • Social media share buttons

Styling Options:

  • Background color
  • Font type
  • Shape
  • Size
  • Keep text under 25 characters for optimal display

Track Performance:

  • Monitor button clicks in Analytics
  • Compare button effectiveness
  • Analyze checkout process conversions
  • Track style and position impact over time

For best results, use clear, concise button text and strategically place buttons where they naturally align with user behavior.

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