Elevate Your Site Design with a Stylish Pulse Effect Button in Squarespace
Looking for a way to make your Squarespace buttons pop and grab attention? Adding a pulse effect is an easy and stylish way to enhance your site’s design while improving user interaction. Whether it’s a “Book Now” or “Buy Now” button, a pulsing animation naturally draws the eye, encouraging visitors to take action. The good news? You don’t need to be a coding expert to do this. All it takes is a few quick steps and some simple CSS code. Here’s how to do it:
Step-by-Step Guide
Log into Your Squarespace Account
First, head to your Squarespace website and log in. Once inside the editor, you’ll have access to all the tools you need to make this magic happen.Go to the Custom CSS Section
On the left-hand menu, click Website Tools, then select Custom CSS. This is where we’ll add the code for the pulse effect.Add the CSS Code
Copy and paste the following code into the Custom CSS editor:.sqs-button-element--primary {
animation: pulsing 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulsing {
0% {
transform: scale(0.99);
box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}
70% {
transform: scale(1);
box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
}
100% {
transform: scale(0.99);
box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
}
}
This snippet creates a smooth pulsing animation effect by slightly scaling the button size and adding a glowing shadow.
Why Use a Pulse Effect on Your Buttons?
Adding a pulse effect to your buttons isn’t just about making your site look cool (though it does!). It also has practical benefits:
Draws Attention: A pulsing button catches the user’s eye, ensuring they focus on important actions like signing up or making a purchase.
Improves Engagement: Visitors are more likely to interact with a visually appealing button, leading to higher click-through rates.
Polished Look: Subtle animations give your site a more professional, modern feel.
With just a few lines of CSS, you can transform ordinary buttons into interactive elements that grab attention and elevate your site design.
Ready to add this effect to your Squarespace website? Give it a try today, and if you need help or want a fully customized solution, Contact Us. We’d love to help you take your site to the next level!
