How to Create Promotional Popups on Your Website: A Complete Guide

How to Create Promotional Popups on Your Website: A Complete Guide

By Michael Chen

January 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM

A promotional popup can help you capture email subscribers, announce sales, or share important messages with site visitors. Here's how to create and customize one effectively:

Creating a Promotional Popup

  1. Open the Promotion Popup panel
  2. Select a layout design
  3. Customize the settings (Action, Content, Display & Timing, Image, Style)
  4. Toggle "Show Popup" to On and save
  5. Test in an incognito window

Key Uses:

  • Email list signups
  • Sale announcements
  • New product launches
  • Age verification

Essential Settings

Action Settings:

  • Newsletter signup configuration
  • Button click options (up to 2 buttons)
  • After-submission messages
  • Storage options (Email Campaigns, Mailchimp, Google Drive)

Display & Timing:

  • Page selection (specific or first display)
  • Trigger timing (scroll % or time delay)
  • Display frequency (daily, weekly, monthly)
  • Mobile display options

10% Off Swimwear Sale

10% Off Swimwear Sale

21 And Over Warning Sign

21 And Over Warning Sign

Popup Discount Ad

Popup Discount Ad

Best Practices:

  • Keep text concise to avoid scroll bars
  • Optimize images for fast loading
  • Consider SEO impact (partial-screen layouts preferred)
  • Test mobile display
  • Don't overuse - respect visitor experience

Mobile Considerations:

  • Displays on half screen
  • Images disabled
  • Text aligns left
  • Custom mobile styles available

Limitations:

  • One popup active at a time
  • No custom code support
  • No exit-intent triggers
  • No video files (use GIFs instead)
  • Can impact SEO if used aggressively

Troubleshooting:

  • Private browsing affects frequency settings
  • Minimize text to prevent scroll bars
  • Optimize image sizes for faster loading
  • Clear cache if popup persists

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