Improve your buttons

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The words you use on your buttons can make or break a customers engagement.

The following are all content changes, so you can make these changes without a developer's help

1. Use action words

Use verbs like Reserve, Get, Buy and Join. These words are more engaging than generic terms like “Submit” or “Subscribe” and give the user a clearer picture of what will happen when they click the button.

2. Be transparent

Don't hide your important links within paragraphs, give them a beautiful button.

Couple your verb or action words with clear information. So instead of simply Join a better button might read Join the UX group

3. Create urgency

"Urgency" is about being transparent (and honest) about how limiting the action is. For instance, if it's the day before an event you might use Book your spot – only 2 left