How to Add Links and Buttons in WordPress

Whether you’re building a blog, a business site, or an online store, adding links and buttons helps guide your visitors and improve their experience. This guide will walk you through the easiest ways to do both, no coding required!

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How to Add Links in WordPress

Links connect your content to other pages, posts, or external websites. You can add them to text, images, buttons, and even widgets.

Log in to WordPress Admin Panel

Enter your username and password on your website’s login page, which is usually yourwebsite.com/wp-admin.

Add a new post or Page

Start by creating a post or page, or editing one that’s already there. Need help? The guides below will walk you through it.

Select the Text You Want to Link

Choose the sentence or word you want as a link, then click and drag your mouse to highlight the text.

Click the Link Icon

In the toolbar above the text editor, click the link icon (it looks like a chain).

Enter the URL

Paste the web address you want to link to. You can also search for another page on your site.

Choose to Open in a New Tab (Optional)

If you want the link to open in a new tab, toggle the option.

Apply the Link & Update the Page

Press Enter or click Apply to add the link, then click Update or Publish to save.

Adding Buttons in WordPress

Buttons are more visible than links and are great for actions like “Buy Now” or “Contact Us”. Steps to Add a Button Using the Block Editor

Steps to Add a Button Using the Block Editor

1. Go to “Pages” or “Posts” and click “Edit”. 
2. To add a new block, click the “+ icon”. Look for “buttons” and click on it. 
3. Example: “Learn More”, “Subscribe”, or “Download”. 
4. Paste the URL you want the button to go to after clicking the link icon. 
5. You can change the button’s color, size, and alignment using the settings on the right side. 
6. “Save” your changes.
7. Click “Update” or “Publish”. 

Optional: Enable Plugins for Enhanced Button Features

If you want more control over button design or want to reuse buttons across your site, you can install a plugin. Here are a few popular options:

1. MaxButtons – Lets you create stylish buttons with custom colors, sizes, and effects.
2. Otter Blocks: This adds more Gutenberg blocks, such as advanced buttons.
3. WPForms – Useful if you want buttons inside forms (like “Submit” or “Send”).
   To install a plugin:
   • Go to Plugins > Add New.
   • Search for the plugin name.
   • Click Install Now, then Activate.

This method lets you easily add links and buttons in WordPress, enhancing your website’s navigation and user experience. Use links to connect text to other pages or external sites, and buttons to emphasize key actions like “Contact Us” or “Buy Now.” You can rely on the built-in editor or use plugins for advanced features. Always test your changes and maintain a clear, consistent design.

Follow our guide How to Incorporate a New Link into the WordPress Sidebar for quick customization.