Add Buttons to Your Website: A Complete Guide
Button blocks are the most versatile way to add calls-to-action to your site. You can place them in any Fluid Engine section or classic editor content area, linking to site content, external URLs, files, email addresses, and phone numbers.
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Place buttons strategically across your site:
- Header buttons: Position calls-to-action at the top for immediate visibility
- Banner buttons: Stand out against background images for high-impact messaging
- Footer buttons: Guide visitors to important information after viewing main content
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Advanced button implementations include:
- Auto layouts: Arrange multiple buttons in columns and rows
- Form/Newsletter blocks: Customize submit buttons for lead generation
- Commerce buttons: Enable shopping with "Add to Cart" and donation options
- Image block buttons: Combine images with clickable buttons
- Promotional pop-ups: Display targeted calls-to-action to site visitors
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Style your buttons by customizing:
- Background color
- Font selection
- Shape and size
- Button text (keep under 25 characters for optimal display)
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Track button performance through:
- Form & button conversion analytics
- Purchase funnel metrics for e-commerce
- Click-through rates over time
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For social sharing, enable Pinterest Save buttons on images and share buttons for blog posts and products.
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Best practices:
- Keep button text short and actionable
- Ensure high contrast for visibility
- Position buttons strategically in your layout
- Test different styles and locations
- Monitor analytics to optimize performance
