How to create a stylish button page without LinkTree

Who should use LinkTree?

If you run an online business but you don’t have a website. For example – you’re selling through a third-party website such as Etsy, or an art dealer. You may want to create links that allow your social media followers to open your gallery page / Etsy page directly from your social media profile.

Who shouldn’t use LinkTree?

Anyone who has their own website.

Five reasons not to use LinkTree:

1. Limited design: You can only customise your LinkTree page to a limited extent. You may not be able to fully showcase your brand and personalise the page to match your style.
2. Limited branding options: The branding is generic. Making it look like it’s part of your website may be difficult.
3. No analytics in the free version: You cannot find out which buttons have been clicked most or if one of your online campaigns resulted in more clicks than another.
4. It’s an extra step for visitors: When you use LinkTree, you add an extra step between your visitors and your content.
5.  An extra platform to maintain: You need to log in to LinkTree to amend things.

Five benefits of creating a page similar to LinkTree on your website:

1. The Design options are limitless: If you have your own “button page” on your website, you control its design and layout. You can create a page that matches your brand and provides a great user experience.
2. Branding: By creating a button page on your website, you can reinforce your brand and establish a stronger online presence. It can help your visitors recognise and remember your brand more easily.
3. Improved user experience: You can ensure that the page integrates seamlessly with the rest of your site, resulting in a more seamless and professional user experience.
4. Increased traffic: Promoting your own button page on your social media channels can drive more traffic to your site and increase engagement with your content.
5. Better analytics: You can use website analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to track user behaviour and link performance. This information can help you optimise your button page.

Step-by-step guide on creating a button page on your website

LinkTree is one of many ways to create a page that consists of nothing but buttons. If you already have a website, you can create a page with buttons that link to different pages on your website or external links.

Below, I have provided a step-by-step guide on creating a button page on your website, but generally, follow these steps.

1. Log in to your website builder.
2. Create a new page you want to use for your buttons.
3. Give it a short URL, such as “hello” or “hi”. business-image.co.uk/hey
4. Add a section or element to the page that will hold the buttons, such as a row or a column.
5. Add a button element to the section or column you just created.
6. Repeat the previous step for each button you want to add.
7. Customise the page and the buttons, such as changing the button colours or font size.
8. You can also add images to the background or add a background colour behind the buttons.
9. You can use different coloured buttons to draw the visitor’s attention to a specific button.

A button page on your website is an excellent alternative to using LinkTree. You have complete control over the design and content of the page, and visitors won’t need to leave your website to access the links.

How to create a LinkTree page on Wix?

1. First, sign in to your Wix account and navigate to the “Page Manager” section.
2. Click the “Create New Page” button and select “Blank Page.”
3. Next, use Wix’s drag-and-drop editor to create your LinkTree page. You can add text, images, and links to your page, just like you would with any other Wix page.
4. When you’re happy with your LinkTree page, click the “Publish” button in the top right corner of the editor to make it live.
5. Once your LinkTree page is live, copy the URL of the page.
6. Add the URL to your Social Media profiles and replace the LinkTree page.

How to create a LinkTree page on Squarespace?

1. Log in to your Squarespace account and navigate to the “Pages” section.
2. Click on the “+” icon to create a new page, and select “Blank Page.”
3. Next, use Squarespace’s drag-and-drop editor to create your “button” page. You can add text, images, and links to your page, similar to any other Squarespace page.
4. When you’re happy with your page, click the “Save & Publish” button in the top right corner of the editor to make it live.
5. Once your page is live, copy the URL of the page.
6. Add the URL to your Social Media profiles and replace the LinkTree page.

How to create a LinkTree page on WordPress?

1. Log in to your WordPress account and navigate to the “Pages” section.
2. Click on the “Add New” button to create a new page.
3. Give your page a name (e.g., “Hello”), and use the editor to create your button page. You can add text, images, and links to your page, just like you would with any other WordPress page.
4. When you’re happy with your page, click the “Publish” button in the top right corner of the editor to make it live.
5. Once your page is live, copy the URL of the page.
6. Add the URL to your Social Media profiles and replace the LinkTree page.