All about 88x31 buttons

About 88x31 buttons

What is an 88x31 button?

The 88x31 button is exactly what its name suggests - an image of dimensions 88 pixels wide by 31 pixels tall. It usually (but not always) acts as a clickable link that takes the user to the site it's advertising. The images may be static or they may be gifs.

Our menu buttons here at Xaffe are actually examples of the simplest types of 88x31 buttons - ours don't have an image, only text, and they're static instead of gifs.

History

The 88x31 button began in the early days of the internet - the 90's and 00's. These buttons were a way for website owners to link to other sites. The web was relatively poorly indexed back then, so these links were instrumental in allowing people browsing to discover sites of interest, often in related topics.

You can think of it like a tiny banner ad, both in terms of appearance and in usage.

Culture and usage today

Today, there has been a resurgence in usage of 88x31 buttons in informal sites such as those seen in NeoCities. You won't see 88x31 buttons on corporate websites where a formal look is desired.

Gen X were among the first to use 88x31 buttons in the early internet. Gen Z and Gen Alpha have popularized the usage of these buttons today.

EXAMPLES

Buttons

88x31 button makers

1. Super simple button maker

When you just want a button quickly that you can customize to a certain point, go for https://sadgrlonline.github.io/88x31-button-maker/

2. Gradient button maker with sticker options

You have the option to create background gradients at https://websetsbylynn.neocities.org/88x31-button-maker/. Click on "fancy details" to choose from a small selection of stickers and background patterns

3. HTML button maker with hover effect

You get more than the basics at https://usefoyer.com/tools/html-button-maker. when you're done making your button (including optional hover effect) it gives you HTML code that you can put directly into your website - no need to upload and download images

4. Cute pastel buttom maker

For soft colors and cute add-ons, try out http://www.so-you.net/home/you/maker/. A condition of use is attribution, meaning that if you use any of the materials in the button maker, you need to put a link back to them on your site

ABOUT US

Xaffe.com is all about 88x31 button info. It's amazing how creative people can be in such a small pixel area!

Contact us

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Other information

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The GrayFly Group is a registered DBA (trade name) for GrayFly Stationery, LLC, a limited liability business registered in the state of Kentucky, USA.