How to Add a Floating CTA Button to Shopify

Shopify makes it easy to build an online store, but adding a floating CTA button usually means installing a paid app. With the CTA Button Generator you can skip the app, design the button exactly how you want it, and paste the code directly into your theme.

Why Add a CTA Button to Shopify?

E-commerce stores live and die by conversion rates. A floating CTA button on your Shopify store keeps your primary action — whether it's "Shop Sale," "Get 10% Off," or "Chat with Us" — visible at all times, even as shoppers browse product pages and scroll through collections. Unlike Shopify apps that charge monthly fees and add bloat, a pure HTML + CSS button loads instantly and costs nothing.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Design your CTA button

Open the CTA Button Generator and customize your button using the visual editor. Pick colors, position, animation, hover effects, icon, and font. The live preview updates in real time so you see exactly what your visitors will get.

Export your code

When you are happy with the design, click "Get Code" to export a clean HTML + CSS snippet. The code is lightweight, has zero dependencies, and works on any website.

Open the Shopify theme editor

In your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Themes. Click the three-dot menu on your active theme and select "Edit code".

Paste the code into theme.liquid

Open the layout/theme.liquid file. Scroll to the bottom and paste your CTA button snippet just before the closing </body> tag.

    <!-- Your CTA button code goes here -->
  </body>
</html>

Save and preview

Click Save, then visit your storefront to confirm the button appears. It will show on every page of your store.

Best Practices for Shopify

Link the button to your highest-converting action: a sale collection, a discount code signup, or your live chat.
Avoid placing the button in the bottom-right on mobile — Shopify's chat widgets and cookie banners often occupy that space.
Use urgency-driven copy like "Shop the Sale" instead of generic "Click Here" to boost click-through rates.
Duplicate your theme before editing theme.liquid so you can revert instantly if something looks off.

Ready to build your button?

Design it visually, export clean code, and paste it into your site.

Open the Generator

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Shopify app for a floating CTA button?

No. The CTA Button Generator outputs pure HTML + CSS that you paste into your theme code. No app installation or monthly fees required.

Will the button appear on all pages?

Yes. By placing the code in theme.liquid it renders on every page. If you want it on specific pages only, paste it into the relevant template file instead.

Will the floating button conflict with Shopify's built-in chat or cookie banner?

It can if they occupy the same screen corner. Choose a different position in the generator (e.g., bottom-left) or adjust the CSS offset to avoid overlap.

Does this work with Shopify's Online Store 2.0 themes?

Yes. The theme.liquid file exists in both vintage and Online Store 2.0 themes, so the process is identical.

How to Add a CTA Button to Shopify