How to Add a Link in Elementor

How to Add a Link in Elementor

Last modified: May 17, 2023

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In this article, we discuss how to add a link in Elementor so that you can link between pages and blog posts. You can also outbound links to third-party websites to help with your website.

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Why Link Between Pages?

There are numerous reasons why you want to add a link between internal pages and also outbound links. Research has shown that both internal and external links can improve your website’s SEO. It can also help with website user experience. The better the experience of the user, the better the conversion rate and lead generation.

Therefore, you can build a strong website that can grow your brand with ease.

Linking on WordPress and Elementor is relatively easy. But there are so many different ways that you can complete the process to link between pages. So we will briefly describe them all here.

How to Add a Hyperlink in Elementor Using the Text Editor

In the Elementor editor, you need to choose Page to include a hyperlink in the text editor. Then, to add the hyperlink, you can add the text editor widget. Then you need to find the text that you would like to add the hyperlink text to. Then use the insert link option from the list.

After this, you can get the option to add a link. You can write or paste the link into the box that appears. Press the arrow button that displays.

Remember that you should click on the cog icon and tick the checkbox to open the link in a new tab. It is an important way to ensure your audience stays on the page.

How to Add a Hyperlink in Elementor Using a Heading

To add a hyperlink in Elementor using a heading you need to find the heading you want. Then you can click on the heading, and then on the left-hand side of the page, there will be the link field under the content tab. You can write and paste the link that you want to use. Make sure that you prefix with HTTP or preferably HTTPS.

Remember to use the setting icon next to the link field to use the checkbox to open the link in a new tab/window.

How to Add a Hyperlink in Elementor Using a Button

Another option is to add a hyperlink to a button, simply drag and drop the button widget onto the page. Then the link field will appear under the content tab. All you need to do then is to paste the link into the new box that appears. Once done, you can press the update button. Then the button will be enabled.

How to Add a Hyperlink in Elementor Using an Icon

There is an icon option as well. What you need to do is to use the Elementor widget search bar to find the icon widget. Then using the cursor, you can drag and drop the element onto the page. The content tab will then appear on the page. From there, find the link field on the settings and add in the URL that you would like to have. Remember to click on the settings to ensure that the page is going to be opened in a new tab.

Final Word: How to Add a Link in Elementor

In this article, we’ve discussed how to add a link in Elementor. It is simple and there are several ways that it can be done. Adding links can improve your website’s SEO and usability.

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