How do I add an email button to my website?
Sign up for Boei's free trial, enter your email address, customize the subject line and button appearance, then copy one line of code to your website. Works on any HTML website, WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, and 500+ other platforms. The entire process takes about 5 minutes — no coding skills required.
How does a mailto email widget work?
When visitors click your email button, it triggers a mailto: link that opens their default email client (Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, Thunderbird, Yahoo Mail, etc.) with your email address pre-filled. You can also pre-fill the subject line and initial message body. The visitor composes and sends the email from their own email client — you receive it in your inbox like any normal email.
What is the difference between an email widget and a contact form?
An email widget opens the visitor's own email client — they compose, edit, and send the message from their familiar email app and keep a copy in their sent folder. A
contact form collects information on your website through structured fields. Email widgets are better for open-ended communication with attachments. Contact forms are better for structured lead capture with specific data fields. Most businesses benefit from offering both.
How do you protect my email address from spam bots?
Boei's email widget uses JavaScript-based obfuscation to hide your email address from automated spam harvesters. Your email is never visible in the page source code, HTML, or CSS — it is assembled dynamically by JavaScript when a real user clicks the button. This makes it invisible to crawlers and bots that scan websites for email addresses. For maximum spam protection, combine with a
contact form.
Can I pre-fill the email subject line and body?
Yes. Configure custom subject lines like 'Product Inquiry — Widget Pro', 'Support Request', or 'Partnership Proposal'. You can also pre-fill the email body with guided text like 'Please describe your question below...' or 'I am interested in learning about...'. Different pages can have different pre-filled content using display rules.
Can I use different email addresses for different pages?
Yes. Use Boei's display rules to show different email addresses based on page URL. Route product inquiries to sales@company.com, support questions to support@company.com, job applications to careers@company.com, and billing issues to billing@company.com. One widget, multiple destinations — no manual forwarding required.
Does the email widget work on mobile devices?
Yes, the mailto: protocol works on every device and every browser. On mobile, clicking the email button opens the default mail app (Gmail app, Apple Mail, Outlook app, etc.). On desktop, it opens the configured email client. Universal compatibility across iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, and every other platform.
Can I track email button clicks?
Yes. Boei tracks every click on your email widget and sends conversion events to Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Google Tag Manager, or any platform accepting custom events. You will see which pages generate the most email inquiries. Note: we cannot track whether visitors actually sent the email after their client opens, as that happens outside your website.
Is the email widget GDPR compliant?
Yes, Boei is fully GDPR-compliant. Our servers are located in Amsterdam, Netherlands (EU). The email widget uses zero cookies and collects no personal data before a visitor chooses to click the email button. Since the actual email is sent through the visitor's own email client, no personal data passes through our servers. We provide a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for businesses that need one.
Should I use email if I already have WhatsApp and live chat?
Absolutely. Email serves as a critical fallback channel. Not everyone has
WhatsApp (especially in North America). Corporate environments block messaging apps. Some visitors prefer the formality and documentation trail of email. And messaging platforms occasionally go down — email keeps working because it is decentralized. Best practice: offer modern channels as primary options, but always include email for universal accessibility.
Will the email widget slow down my website?
No. Boei loads asynchronously after your page content, so it does not affect page load speed or Core Web Vitals scores. The script is lightweight (under 30KB), CDN-optimized, and has no dependencies on jQuery or other libraries. Your site performance remains completely unaffected.
What if I want to offer multiple contact methods, not just email?
That is exactly what Boei is designed for. Our multi-channel widget lets you offer email alongside
WhatsApp,
phone,
contact forms,
Facebook Messenger,
Telegram, and 50+ other channels — all from one floating button. Visitors choose their preferred contact method. Smart display rules show the right channels for each page.
Can I customize the email button appearance?
Yes. Full customization control including colors, position (bottom-left or bottom-right), button text, icon, size, and hover behavior. Match your brand perfectly. You can also add a tooltip or greeting message that appears after a configurable delay to encourage clicks.
How much does the email widget cost?
Boei offers a 7-day free trial with full access to all features — no credit card required. After the trial, plans start from just 8 euros per month for unlimited email widget clicks and all 50+ communication channels included. No per-click charges, no hidden fees. Cancel anytime.
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