# How to create a CTA Overlay?

**URL:** <https://discussions.linko.me/t/how-to-create-a-cta-overlay/108>\
**Category:** CTA Overlay\
**Tags:** cta, cta-overlay\
**Created:** [September 19, 2024, 9:13pm UTC](https://discussions.linko.me/t/how-to-create-a-cta-overlay/108 "2024-09-19T21:13:15Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 19, 2024, 9:13pm UTC](https://discussions.linko.me/t/how-to-create-a-cta-overlay/108/1 "2024-09-19T21:13:15Z")

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## What is a CTA overlay?

A [CTA (Call to Action) overlay](https://blog.linko.me/how-to-create-a-cta-overlay/) is a powerful tool to increase brand visibility and capture leads.

It’s a small, non-intrusive popup that appears on the destination website, displaying messages like promotions, new product announcements, or direct calls to action.

#Help Center > CTA Overlay are highly customizable and can be targeted to specific audiences, making them an effective strategy to engage visitors and drive traffic to your website.

 ![CTA Newsletter](https://discussions.linko.me/uploads/default/original/1X/a091e4aaf049e9c14f6d372fe4e5f94fb72c9828.png)

> A demo of CTA Newsletter - Screenshot taken from [MiniTools.me](https://minitools.me) website.

## How to create a CTA overlay?

Follow these steps to create your own CTA overlay:

1. Login to your [Linko account](https://linko.me).
2. Navigate to the **CTA Overlay** section.
3. Click on **Create a CTA Overlay** in the top right corner.
4. Choose the type of **CTA popup** you want and click **Create**.
5. Customize your CTA to align with your message and branding.

 ![How to create a cta overlay](https://discussions.linko.me/uploads/default/original/1X/30aa465d66031335572ded1b6874c0911010eb4f.png)

## What types of CTA overlays does Linko support?

Linko offers six different types of CTA overlays to help you engage your audience and drive actions:

- **[CTA Message](https://discussions.linko.me/t/how-to-create-a-cta-message/109)** – A pop-up with a custom message and link to boost engagement.
- **[CTA Poll](https://discussions.linko.me/t/how-to-create-a-cta-poll/111)** – An interactive poll to gather user feedback and insights.
- **[CTA Image](https://discussions.linko.me/t/how-to-create-a-cta-image-banner/112)** – A visually appealing image or banner to promote products or offers.
- **[CTA Contact](https://discussions.linko.me/t/how-to-create-a-cta-contact/110)** – A contact form pop-up to facilitate direct communication.
- **[CTA Newsletter](https://discussions.linko.me/t/how-to-create-a-cta-email-collector/114)** – A subscription form to grow your email list.
- **[CTA Coupon](https://discussions.linko.me/t/how-to-create-a-cta-coupon/113)** – A discount or offer pop-up to encourage immediate action.

Each type is customizable to fit your brand and marketing goals.

### Demo of CTA overlays

Explore all the CTA overlay demos on this Bio Page to see how each type works in real-time:

- [CTA Overlay Demos](https://my.linko.me/cta-overlay)

This will give you a clear idea of how the different overlays can enhance user engagement on your website.

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> Check out this guide on [how to assign (choose) a CTA overlay while shortening a link](https://discussions.linko.me/t/how-to-choose-a-cta-overlay-while-shortening-a-link/115).