{"id":11049,"date":"2024-01-19T09:48:45","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T09:48:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/?p=11049"},"modified":"2025-10-14T08:45:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T08:45:31","slug":"prestashop-popup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/prestashop-popup\/","title":{"rendered":"PrestaShop Popup Setup Compared with Smarter Alternative"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever used PrestaShop for any e-commerce activity?<\/p>\n

Well, I have been using the platform for the past few years for various e-commerce tasks. But only recently have I discovered that I can use PrestaShop popups on landing pages to get better leads and more attention.<\/p>\n

Now, this is so cool, right?<\/p>\n

Yeah, and when creating popups for PrestaShop, I can use two major options. First, I can go with PrestaShop popup modules, and second, I can use a popular tool like\u00a0Picreel<\/a>\u00a0that can help create customizable popups quickly.<\/p>\n

Now, let me show you how my Picreel popup appears on the PrestaShop website:<\/p>\n

In this blog, I will show you how to create popups in PrestaShop using PrestaShop popup modules and the Picreel popup tool and draw a comparison between these methods.<\/p>\n

But before we enter the details of creating popups, let\u2019s first see what makes creating a popup using the PrestaShop module different from a popup tool like Picreel.<\/p>\n

This will help you look at both options from various angles and pick the better option. Here are the factors we will consider:<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Criteria<\/th>PrestaShop Popup Module<\/th>Picreel Popup Tool<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Ease of use<\/td>\u2705The interface is user-friendly and easy to navigate.<\/td>\u2705The interface is straightforward and simple to use.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Design options<\/td>\u274cDesign options are limited, offering only basic templates and customization features.<\/td>\u2705It offers access to a diverse range of pre-built templates with user-friendly customization options.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Targeting options<\/td>\u274cTargeting options are basic, relying on page, time, and customer behavior.<\/td>\u2705It has advanced targeting possibilities based on visitor activity, geolocation, and referral sources.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A\/B Testing<\/td>\u274cIt has limited A\/B testing options for popups.<\/td>\u2705You can conduct thorough A\/B testing with advanced options to gauge popup performance effectively.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Analytics and Reporting<\/td>\u274cIt has only basic reporting and analytics options.<\/td>\u2705It has advanced analytics and reporting tools offering actionable insights into popup performance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Customer Support<\/td>\u2705The platform has good customer support in the form of documentation, forums, & a ticket system.<\/td>\u2705It has excellent customer support through email, live chat, & phone options.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div>\n

Based on personal experience with both these methods, I recommend using Picreel to create PrestaShop popups for the following reasons:<\/p>\n