{"id":10258,"date":"2023-12-12T04:48:44","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T04:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/?p=10258"},"modified":"2025-10-15T05:02:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T05:02:00","slug":"klaviyo-popup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/klaviyo-popup\/","title":{"rendered":"Klaviyo Popup: Built-in Tool vs Easier Alternative to Try"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you come across\u00a0Klaviyo<\/strong>\u00a0very recently like me? I’ve been spending some time learning this amazing platform, and lately, I’ve been exploring ways to enhance its capabilities further.<\/p>\n

One strategy that caught my attention is using popups to grow email lists and improve click-through rates (CTRs).<\/p>\n

There are primarily two methods to create a popup in Klaviyo \u2014 using Klaviyo’s own popup builder or utilizing an external popup tool such as\u00a0Picreel<\/a>. Let me show you what my Picreel popup on Klaviyo looks like.<\/p>\n

\"Klaviyo<\/p>\n

You might be wondering if Klaviyo offers popup features. The answer is yes!<\/p>\n

To help you make an informed decision, let’s compare Klaviyo’s popup with Picreel’s popup using the following criteria:<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Criteria<\/th>Klaviyo Popup<\/th>Picreel Popup<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Advanced Triggers<\/td>\u2705 Limited popup trigger options, such as time-based or exit intent<\/td>\u2705 Advanced trigger options such as exit intent, cart abandonment, and personalized targeting based on user behavior<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Segmentation<\/td>\u274c No audience segmentation options<\/td>\u2705 Segmentation based on user behavior, location, and other factors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Design and Customization<\/td>\u2705 Limited customization options for popups, including appearance and layout customization<\/td>\u2705 Extensive design customization options, including pre-designed themes, custom CSS, and animation effects<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Integrations<\/td>\u2705 Limited third-party integrations, with the ability to integrate with various data and tech tools<\/td>\u2705 Integrates with various marketing tools, such as email marketing software, CRM systems, and e-commerce platforms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Landing Page Targeting<\/td>\u274c No option to target specific landing pages<\/td>\u2705 Smart targeting with personalized popups for specific target audiences, landing pages, and devices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div>\n

To learn more about Klaviyo’s popup, you can refer to their documentation here. In my personal experience, I highly recommend using Picreel for three compelling reasons:<\/p>\n

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  1. Picreel works seamlessly across multiple platforms, ensuring your popup remains intact even if you change platforms.<\/li>\n
  2. The tool offers a wide range of sophisticated popup options and triggers, allowing for more creative and impactful popups.<\/li>\n
  3. Picreel provides extensive customization options, allowing you to tailor your popup to match your brand\u2019s aesthetic and messaging.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Now, let’s proceed and explore both methods of creating a popup.<\/p>\n

    <\/span>Method 1: Using Klaviyo’s Built-in Popup<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Klaviyo provides a built-in popup tool that you can use to create appealing popups for your website. Here are the steps to create a popup using Klaviyo’s own tool:<\/p>\n

    1.<\/strong> Navigate to the \u201cSign-up Forms<\/strong>\u201d tab and click\u00a0\u201cCreate Sign-up Form<\/strong>\u201d in the upper right corner.<\/p>\n

    \"Sign-up<\/p>\n

    2.<\/strong> Name your form and choose the list you want new signups to feed into.<\/p>\n

    \"Name_your_form\"<\/p>\n

    3.<\/strong> Choose the type of form you want to use (e.g., popup, flyout, embed, or full page) and choose if you want to include data protection language in the default template.<\/p>\n

    \"Type<\/p>\n

    4.<\/strong> Click \u201cSave<\/strong>\u201d and continue to the editor where you can customize your form further.<\/p>\n

    \"Save\"<\/p>\n

    5.<\/strong> Use the form editor to customize the style and design of your form.<\/p>\n

    \"editor<\/p>\n

    6.<\/strong> Set up success messages by clicking \u201cSuccess<\/strong>\u201d to view and edit the form’s success message.<\/p>\n

    \"Success\"<\/p>\n

    7.<\/strong> Adjust the settings in the \u201cTargeting & Behavior<\/strong>\u201d section based on your form’s goals.<\/p>\n

    \"Targeting<\/p>\n

    8.<\/strong> Click \u201cPublish<\/strong>\u201d once your form is ready to share.<\/p>\n

    <\/span>Method 2: Using Picreel Popup Builder<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Picreel is an external popup maker that offers a comprehensive range of features and cross-platform compatibility.\u00a0Watch this video tutorial on how you can create a popup using Picreel.<\/p>\n