[Wordpress issuses] justpi on "Why Does WordPress Shorten My Code for a Text Widget?"

Hi,

I am trying to enter a button for Pinterest (other word press blogs have it). When I add the code in the ext widget (Follow Me on Pinterest!) it shortens it to (Follow Me on Pinterest!) so the link works but there is no button.

I'd really like a button. Please help!

The blog I need help with is offtheeatenpathblog.com.

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