How to Create a "Close Window" Button in Web Page Design

Create a close window button that rocks!

Create a Close Window Button

The following tutorial lists some simple, informative web design ideas that will help you have a better

experience with close window buttons.

Previously, I wrote a lesson revealing how to cause your web page to open up in a new browser window by inserting a special html link code. If you missed that article, or forgot about it, you can read it online by following the link below:

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How to Cause Your Web Page to Open Up In a New Browser Window

The "Close Window" button allows your visitors to return to the previously viewed web page by clicking the button instead of clicking on the "X" at the top right corner of the browser window to exit the page.

Having a button that says "Close Window" will highly increase your return rate to the previous page. This simple button gives the customer little choice but to come back to the previous page he/she was viewing. It aids in helping you reach your goal with your visitors and building an effective website design and presentation.

To view a real working example of the "Close Window" button feature, follow the link below:

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Simply click on the link available at the sample test page number 1 and a web page will open up in a new browser window containing the "Close Window" button for you to test out.

When you click on the "Close Window" Button, notice that you'll automatically return to the previous page naturally (Test Page 1).

This prevents awkwardness for beginners who may be visiting your website. You'd be surprised at how many online viewers still don't know how to close browser windows and open up new ones.

The CODE:

Insert the following code "as is" into your web page html using copy and paste where you would like to position your "Close Window" button on your web page:

If you don't have accurate details regarding close window buttons, then you might make a bad choice on the subject. Don't let that happen: keep reading.

---Begin Code---

<form method="post">

<input type="button" value="Close

Window"

onclick="window.close()">

</form>

--- End Code---

I realize that I take many things for granted online because I've been surfing the net a while and designing web pages also. But, there are many beginners online who still don't know very much about surfing the net.

Keep this in mind while designing your beginner's website and create an easy to navigate, simple site that a novice will appreciate.

No matter if you are in San Francisco or Orlando these new website design ideas will help your online business run smoother. Just remember to keep it simple.