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Call to action (CTA)
A call to action is a prompt that tells visitors what to do next, such as a button saying "Book a demo".
Written by Reflective Data experts · updated Oct 5, 2026
Clear, specific calls to action are one of the simplest ways to lift conversion rates. They are also one of the most tested elements in A/B experiments: wording, colour, size and placement all matter.
Track clicks on important CTAs as events so you can measure how well each one performs.
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