What is a CTA?

CTA stands for call to action—the prompt that tells your audience exactly what to do next. It can be a sentence in a post, a button on a page, or a spoken cue in video content.

Why CTAs Matter

• Turn attention into action inside your funnel
• Guide the customer journey through your offer stack
• Improve conversion rate by removing ambiguity about the next step
• Reinforce your brand voice and desired outcomes

Types of CTAs

• Lead generation: “Download the lead magnet” or “Join the waitlist”
• Sales: “Enroll now” or “Book a call to explore the high-ticket program”
• Engagement: “Comment ‘launch’ for the checklist” (perfect for Auto-DM / Auto-Reply)
• Retention: “Log in to see this week’s lesson” or “Share your win in the community”

CTA Best Practices

• Use strong verbs and clear outcomes
• Place CTAs strategically above and below the fold on landing pages
• Match the CTA to the content’s intent—don’t rush straight to a sale
• Test variations and track click-through rate or button heatmaps
• Keep design high contrast on buttons and limit each page to one primary CTA