MODULE SIX: LESSON ONE
Setting Up Links
Links are essential for guiding readers through your site. from your homepage to your Books page, newsletter signup, or external retailer listings. Setting them up correctly ensures a smooth, professional experience for visitors.
How to Add Links
Buttons:
Click on the button in your site editor.
Paste your destination URL into the link field (e.g., your Amazon book page or newsletter signup form).
Save your changes.
Text Links:
Highlight the text you want to turn into a link.
Click the link icon in the text editor.
Enter the destination URL and apply the link.
Image Links:
Select the image block in your site editor.
Add your destination URL in the image’s link field.
Save and test.
Tips for Effective Links
Always test your links on both desktop and mobile to make sure they open correctly.
Keep link text clear and direct (e.g., “Buy Now,” “Read on Amazon”) so readers know exactly where the link will take them.
Open external links in a new tab so visitors don’t accidentally leave your website.
Action Steps
Add links to all buttons, text, and images where you want readers to navigate or buy your books.
Use clear, direct text for links so visitors know what to expect.
Test every link on both desktop and mobile to confirm they work correctly.
Set external links to open in a new tab so readers stay on your website.
