How to anchor in Wix

How to anchor in Wix

In Wix, creating anchors allows you to link to specific sections or elements within a web page. Anchors are useful for creating navigation menus, linking to different sections within a long page, or providing a smooth scrolling experience for your visitors. So if you don’t know how to anchor in Wix, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to create anchors in Wix:

1. Log in to your Wix Account:
– Enter your Wix account credentials to log in.
– Select the website you want to edit from your dashboard.

2. Enter the Editor:
– Click on the “Edit Site” or “Edit Website” button to enter the Wix Editor.
– This will open the editing interface where you can make changes to your site.

3. Identify the Element or Section to Anchor:
– Decide which element or section of your page you want to create an anchor for.
– It could be a heading, image, button, or any other element you want to link to.

4. Add a Link:
– Select the element you want to turn into an anchor.
– Click on the “Link” icon in the top toolbar or right-click on the element and select “Link” from the context menu.
– A settings panel or dialog box will appear.

5. Set the Anchor:
– In the link settings, choose the “Page & Anchor” option.
– If you’re linking to another page, select the page from the dropdown menu.
– If you’re creating an anchor within the same page, choose the “Anchor” option.
– Enter a unique anchor name for the element. Make it descriptive and easy to remember.

6. Link to the Anchor:
– Determine where you want to place the link that will navigate to the anchor.
– It could be a menu item, button, or any other clickable element on your site.
– Select the element and access the link settings as described in step 4.

7. Link to the Anchor (continued):
– In the link settings, choose the “Page & Anchor” option.
– Select the page you’re linking from if applicable.
– Choose the “Anchor” option and select the anchor name you created in step 5.

8. Adjust Scroll Settings (optional):
– By default, when a visitor clicks on the anchor link, the page will jump directly to the anchor.
– If you want to create a smooth scrolling effect, you can enable the “Smooth Scroll” option.
– This option will animate the scrolling to the anchor location.

9. Save and Publish:
– Once you’ve created the anchor and linked to it, make sure to save your work.
– Click on the “Save” button in the top menu to save your changes.
– Publish your site to make the anchor links live and accessible to visitors.

Repeat these steps for each anchor and corresponding link you want to create on your site.

Using anchors in Wix allows you to create a more interactive and user-friendly browsing experience for your visitors. They can easily navigate to specific sections or elements within your page with just a click.

Although we are very happy to show you how to anchor in Wix, it is also worth noting that while Wix offers a fun platform to play with and easily make your own website on, website’s built on the Wix platform often do not look professional. If you are looking to build a website for a business or to represent a company you might be better considering a more professional option.