Add Back-to-Top Button

The Problem

Your pages are long enough that scrolling back to the top (to use the menu, or just get back to the beginning) takes a genuinely annoying amount of swiping or scrolling, especially on mobile.

About this problem

A back-to-top button is a small detail, but it's one of those things that visitors only notice when it's missing on a long page. It needs a bit of care to do well: it should appear only after scrolling down a reasonable amount (not sit there uselessly at the top of the page), scroll smoothly rather than jumping instantly, and not get in the way of content or other fixed elements like a sticky header or chat widget.

What's Included

• A back-to-top button that appears after scrolling down a sensible distance
• Smooth scroll-to-top animation rather than an instant, jarring jump
• Positioning that doesn't overlap your sticky header, chat widget, or other fixed elements
• Styling that matches your site rather than looking like a generic plugin default

What's NOT Included

• Custom scroll-to-section navigation (jumping to specific parts of the page, not just the top)
• Major design changes beyond the button itself
• Fixing unrelated scrolling or performance issues on the page

How It Works

1. Check existing fixed-position elements on the page (sticky header, chat widgets, cookie banners) to plan a button position that doesn't overlap them.
2. Add the button with a scroll listener that shows it only past a sensible scroll distance, not immediately on page load.
3. Implement smooth scroll-to-top behaviour rather than an instant jump.
4. Style the button to match your site's existing design language.
5. Test across desktop and mobile to confirm it appears, scrolls smoothly, and doesn't block anything underneath it.

In practice: you buy the service, send over whatever access or details the job needs, I investigate and do the work, and you confirm it's resolved before we call it done.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will a back-to-top button work on mobile too?

Yes, it's built to appear and function the same way on mobile scrolling as on desktop, positioned so it doesn't block content or other fixed elements.

Can the back-to-top button match my website's colours and style?

Yes, it's styled to fit your existing design rather than using a generic default look from a plugin.

Why shouldn't the button show up immediately at the top of the page?

It would be pointless (and visually cluttered) to show a scroll-to-top button when the visitor is already at the top — it's set to appear only after scrolling down a reasonable distance.

Does a back-to-top button need a plugin?

No, it can be added with a small amount of custom code, which is usually lighter and more easily matched to your design than a general-purpose plugin.

Can the button scroll to a specific section instead of the very top?

The standard version scrolls to the top of the page; scrolling to a specific section instead is a slightly different feature that can be built if that's what you actually need.

Will this slow my website down?

No, it's a very small, lightweight addition with no meaningful effect on page load or performance.