How to Add a Popup on Your Showit Website

Have you ever wondered how to add a popup on your Showit website to grow your email list or share an exciting announcement? Popups can be an amazing tool to grab your audience’s attention when used strategically. Let’s dive into how you can add one to your Showit site, what you can use it for, and a few things to consider before diving in.

Why Use a Popup on Your Website?

Popups are like that friend who shows up at the perfect moment to tell you about a sale or remind you about something amazing. They’re eye-catching, impossible to miss, and can be super effective when done right. Here are some benefits:

• Build Your Email List: Get people to join your newsletter or snag a freebie. It’s one of the best ways to grow your audience and stay connected!
• Promote Special Offers: Perfect for launching a sale, announcing a new product, or sharing an event.
• Guide Your Audience: Share an important update, provide a download, or direct them to specific content or a landing page.

The Flip Side: Why Popups Aren’t Always Perfect

Before you go all-in, let’s chat about the downsides:

• Page Speed: Adding a popup can slow your site down, especially if it’s not optimized. This can impact user experience and even your SEO.
• User Experience: Some people find popups annoying. If they’re too intrusive, visitors might bounce off your site.
• Overuse: Too many popups can overwhelm your audience. Stick to one or two strategically placed popups.

The key is to use them thoughtfully. Make sure the popup is helpful, visually appealing, and aligned with your audience’s needs.

What Can You Use Popups For?

Popups can be incredibly versatile. Here are some popular ways to use them:

• Lead Magnets: Offer a free guide, checklist, or template in exchange for their email. For example, “Grab my free content planner now!”
• Flash Sales: Announce a limited-time offer to create urgency.
• Event Sign-Ups: Get people excited about your webinar, workshop, or live event.
• Newsletter Sign-Ups: Build your email list by inviting visitors to subscribe with a compelling call-to-action.
• Promotions or Announcements: Use popups to highlight a new service, product, or launch.

How to Add a Popup Using Flodesk (or Similar Platforms)

I absolutely love Flodesk for email marketing, and one of its best features is how easy it is to create a popup that integrates seamlessly with Showit. Here’s how to get started:

1. Set Up Your Flodesk Popup: In your Flodesk dashboard, go to “Forms” and select a popup option. You can personalize it by updating the fonts, colors, and images to reflect your brand’s look and feel!
2. Set Your Display Rules: Choose when and how your popup will appear—after a set time, on scroll, or as an exit-intent popup.
3. Get the Embed Code: Once your form is ready, Flodesk will provide an embed code. Copy it.
4. Embed It in Showit: Go to your Showit dashboard, click on “Site Settings,” and paste the embed code in the “Custom Head HTML” section. Hit save, publish your site, and you’re good to go!

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Using Other Email Platforms

Not a Flodesk user? No problem. Platforms like MailChimp, Kit, and BDOW (Showit’s sister company) also offer popup forms. The process is nearly identical: design your form, set display rules, grab the embed code, and paste it into your Showit site.

How to Design a Popup Directly in Showit

Don’t have an email marketing platform? You can still create a popup directly in Showit. While it’s a more basic option and lacks advanced features (like preventing repeat popups), it works perfectly for simple needs. Here’s how:

1. Create a New Canvas: Add a new canvas to your page.
2. Make It Hidden: In the canvas settings, check the box to hide it from the initial page load.
3. Set Full-Height and Overlay: Adjust the canvas to full window height and add a semi-transparent overlay background to dim the rest of the page.
4. Design Your Popup: Add your headline, text, buttons, and any other content you want. Make it visually engaging!
5. Stick It to the Top: In the canvas settings, stick the popup to the top of the page so it’s centered when triggered.
6. Trigger the Popup: Add a button or link to your site that triggers the canvas to appear when clicked.

This method is quick and perfect for beginners. However, it’s worth noting that Showit’s popups will always reappear on revisiting the page, even if the user has already dismissed them. Email platforms have more advanced settings to prevent this.

Final Thoughts

Adding a popup to your Showit website can be a game-changer for your business. Whether you’re growing your email list, promoting a special offer, or sharing an exciting announcement, popups are a fantastic way to connect with your audience. Just remember to:

• Keep the design clean and on-brand.
• Use popups sparingly to avoid overwhelming visitors.
• Test their performance and adjust as needed.

Popups, when done right, can turn casual visitors into loyal subscribers or customers. If you’re ready to give it a try but need more help, feel free to reach out. I’m always here to help you create a website that works as hard as you do!

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