Adding a button to your email

Having a call-to-action is an important part of any email. If you want to make your call-to-action as clear as possible, add a button to your email.

Watch this video or read the instructions below to learn how to add and format a button in your email! 

Adding a Button

1. Navigate to the Layout Tab

   • Go to the Layout tab in your left panel.

2. Drag and Drop the Button Element

   • Drag the "Button" element into your email. As you hover over areas where you can drop the button, they will turn teal.

Formatting Your Button

1. Open Button Settings

• • Click on the button to open the Button Settings in the left panel, or click the "Button Settings" option.

2. Edit Button Text

• In the Button Text field, enter your desired text.
• Customize the text by using the bold and underline buttons, adjusting the font dropdown, or changing the font size.
• Change the text color by clicking the color box next to "Font."

3. Set Button Link

 Link to a Website:

• Ensure "Link Type" is set to "URL."
• Paste the website address in the "URL" field.
• Choose the "Target" field option to specify if the button opens in a new window or the same window.

 Link to a File:

• Set "Link Type" to "File."
• Select from files previously added to BombBomb or click "Add New File" to upload a new file.
• When recipients click the button, they will be directed to a preview page where they can download the file.

(Legacy users of BombBomb can also choose to link your button to a Form by changing the link type to "Form.") 

Link Using Variables:

• Choose "Variable" as the link type.
• Change the "General" dropdown to "Profile" and select "Website" to keep the button link updated if your website changes.

4. Edit Button Appearance

• Change Button Color:

  • Click the color box next to "Background" to select a color. You can use HEX or RGBA numbers or choose a color with your cursor.

• Adjust Button Size:

  • Increase or decrease the padding size by editing the numbers around the button.

• Add a Border:

  • Increase the number next to "Border" to add a border. Change the border color by clicking the color box.

• Add Rounded Corners:

  • Increase the corner radius to add rounded corners to your button.

5. Add Space Around the Button

• Adjust Margin:
  • Hover over the button element and click the Gear icon for "Row."

• Select "Row Settings" and adjust the margin numbers in the left panel to add space around the button or adjust its position.

Additional Tips

• Save Your Work: Always remember to save your changes to ensure they are applied.

• Learn More: Click here to learn how to add an "Unsubscribe" button! 

By following these steps, you can effectively add and customize buttons in your emails to enhance engagement and functionality.