How can I trigger a JS event when a button is clicked in Webflow to track goals or conversions using the Plausible.io analytics tool?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To trigger a JavaScript (JS) event when a button is clicked in Webflow and track goals or conversions using the Plausible.io analytics tool, you can follow these steps:

  1. Install and set up the Plausible.io analytics tool:
  • Go to the Plausible.io website and sign up for an account.
  • Create a new site and copy the generated tracking code snippet.
  1. Access the Designer in Webflow and locate the button you want to track the click event on.

  2. Select the button and open the Element Settings panel on the right-hand side.

  3. Under the Interactions tab, click on the '+' icon to add a new interaction.

  4. Choose the desired trigger for the event. In this case, select the 'Click' trigger.

  5. In the action section, select 'Run JavaScript'.

  6. Write the JS code that will send an event to Plausible.io when the button is clicked. Use the following code as a template:

<script>document.querySelector('#button-id').addEventListener('click', function() {  plausible('goal-name');});</script>

Replace button-id with the ID of your button element, and goal-name with the name of the goal or conversion you want to track in Plausible.io.

  1. Paste the modified JS code into the 'Run JavaScript' input field in Webflow.

  2. Save and publish your Webflow site.

When users click on the specified button, the JS code will trigger the Plausible.io event and track the specified goal or conversion.

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  • Use proper page titles and meta descriptions that accurately describe your content and include relevant keywords.
  • Optimize your URLs by including descriptive keywords and keeping them short and readable.
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By implementing these SEO best practices, you can enhance your website's visibility and attract more organic traffic from search engine results.

Here are some additional questions related to triggering JS events using Webflow and Plausible.io analytics:

  1. How do I track form submissions with Plausible.io analytics in Webflow?
  2. Can I integrate Google Analytics with Webflow to track button clicks?
  3. What are the alternatives to Plausible.io for tracking goals and conversions in Webflow?