Arrows Widget for Google Sites

The Arrows Widget gives you instant access to a variety of directional symbols and arrows for Google Sites, making your buttons, navigation, and content more intuitive without requiring design skills or endless searches.

"How do I add a simple arrow to this button?"

That's the question that started it all.

A client wanted to make their call-to-action buttons more intuitive. Just a simple "Learn More →" with a right-pointing arrow.

In WordPress or Elementor? Two clicks.
In Wix or Squarespace? Built right in.
In Google Sites?

Well, that sent me down a rabbit hole:

• Copy from another website? (Often gave weird formatting)
• Find a special characters chart? (Took forever to locate the right one)
• Use a separate arrow icon? (Overkill for something so simple)

Let's talk about arrows.

Not the fancy Font Awesome design kind - I mean the tiny, simple ASCII symbols that actually guide your visitors.

You've probably wanted to do this a thousand times:

• ➔ Add a right arrow to a button so people know it goes somewhere
• ← Use a left arrow to say "hey, go back"
• ↗ Hint that a link opens in a new tab
• ▼ Show there's more

Those icons help with clarity, flow, and make your site feel intentional - like everything's pointing exactly where it should.

So I added a little helper inside SitesBuddy: the Arrows Widget.

It's basically a scrollable panel full of arrows - classic, funky, directional, ASCII magic.

Copy, paste, done.

No more Googling random symbols. No more keyboard acrobatics.

Just the arrow you need, when you need it.

Great For:

☑ Guiding Button Actions

Add a right arrow (➔) inside buttons like "Learn More ➔" or "Start Now →" to clearly signal that the click leads somewhere new. It improves click-through rates with zero extra design effort.

☑ Creating Smart Navigation

Use left (←), up (↑), or down (↓) arrows to direct users to previous sections, anchor links, or expandable content. It keeps your site intuitive and interactive.

☑ Labeling External Links

Use diagonal arrows (↗) next to links that open in a new tab or lead off-site. It builds trust by setting clear expectations.

☑ Designing Expandable Content

Pair a down arrow (▼) with toggles, FAQs, or dropdowns to hint that more info is hidden. Great for keeping pages clean without sacrificing depth.

☑ Speeding Up Implementation

No need to design, import icons, or hunt down character codes. Just open the Arrows Widget in SitesBuddy, copy the symbol you need, and paste it directly into your site.

☑ Improving User Flow

Use arrows not just as decoration, but as directional cues that help users move through your content effortlessly — from sections to CTAs and beyond.