What settings should I update in Webflow to fix the buttons on my home page that are not leading to the correct pages within my domain? Thank you for your help!
TL;DR
- Check each button’s link settings in Webflow Designer to ensure correct type (Page, URL, or Section) and accurate destination.
- Confirm the linked pages or sections still exist and are properly named, and re-publish the site after making updates.
If the buttons on your Webflow homepage aren't leading to the correct pages, it's likely due to incorrect link settings or broken references within the button elements.
1. Verify Button Link Settings
- Go to the Webflow Designer, and select the problematic button.
- In the Element Settings panel (gear icon), check the Link setting:
- If it's a Page link, ensure the correct page is selected from the dropdown under "Page".
- If it's a URL, make sure it's relative (e.g.,
/about) and not an outdated domain or incorrect path. - If you’re using section links (with
#section-id), confirm the section ID exists on the linked page.
2. Check for Deleted or Renamed Pages
- Open the Pages panel, and confirm that the link targets (e.g.,
/blog,/contact) still exist. - If a page was deleted or renamed, any buttons previously linking to it will break.
- Update the button's link to point to the new or correct page.
3. Verify Link Type is Correct
- Ensure the link type is appropriate:
- Use "Page" for internal pages.
- Use "Section" only if linking to a section ID on the same page.
- Use "URL" for external links or manually-entered paths (e.g.,
/services). - Avoid mixing formats (like entering a full domain for internal links) unless absolutely needed.
4. Update Links on All Breakpoints (if needed)
- Sometimes buttons are duplicated for different breakpoints (e.g., mobile view).
- Check all breakpoints to ensure the same link configuration applies consistently.
5. Re-Publish the Site
- After correcting the links, click Publish in the upper-right corner to push changes live.
- Verify the live site (not just the Designer) to confirm the button behavior is fixed.
Summary
To fix buttons not leading to the right pages, ensure each button has a correctly set link type and destination, matches existing pages or sections, and that you publish changes after editing in Designer or the Pages panel.