Add a "Back to Top" Button to Your WordPress Website
Make Your WordPress Website Easier to Navigate with THIS Button!
Navigating long web pages can be cumbersome for users, especially when they need to scroll back to the top. A “Back to Top” button is a simple yet effective solution to enhance user experience by allowing visitors to quickly return to the top of the page.
In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the process of adding a “Back to Top” button to your WordPress website using custom HTML and CSS.
Step 1: Install the "Insert Headers and Footers" Plugin
To begin, you’ll need to install a plugin that allows you to easily add custom code to your WordPress site. We recommend using the “Insert Headers and Footers” plugin.
- Access Your WordPress Dashboard: Log in to your WordPress admin panel.
- Navigate to Plugins: Click on “Plugins” in the sidebar and select “Add New.”
- Search for the Plugin: In the search bar, type “Insert Headers and Footers.”
- Install and Activate: Once you find the plugin, click “Install Now” and then “Activate.”
Step 2: Obtain the "Back to Top" Button Code
Next, you’ll need the HTML and CSS code for your “Back to Top” button. Click the link provided in the video description to access the code. Once on the page, click “Copy Code” to copy it to your clipboard.
Step 3: Insert the Code into WordPress
Now that you have the code, it’s time to add it to your WordPress site.
- Open Code Snippets: In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to “Code Snippets” and click “Add New.”
- Create a Custom Code Snippet: Choose “Custom Code Snippet” and select “Universal Snippet” to allow HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in one snippet.
- Paste the Code: Enter a title for your snippet and paste the copied code into the provided field.
- Activate and Save: Scroll down to ensure everything looks correct, then activate the snippet and click “Save Snippet.”
Step 4: Customize the Button
To ensure the button matches your website’s design, you can customize its colors.
- Background Color: Change the button’s background color to your brand color, e.g.,
#FBF3EB. - Icon Color: Adjust the icon color using your HTML color code, e.g.,
#124944. - Progress Bar Color: Modify the progress bar color to match, e.g.,
#124944.
After making these changes, refresh your website to see the updated button.
And there you have it—a fully customized “Back to Top” button for your WordPress site. This simple addition can significantly improve the usability of your website, especially for pages with long content. If you found this guide helpful, please like and subscribe for more tips. See you in the next post!