{"id":12737,"date":"2024-07-11T05:01:23","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T05:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/?p=12737"},"modified":"2025-02-13T08:51:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T08:51:33","slug":"convertkit-popup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/convertkit-popup\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Popup in ConvertKit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve built my entire business on ConvertKit, and I absolutely love it. Recently, I\u2019ve been hearing how popups can significantly grow your email list and improve click-through rates (CTRs).<\/p>\n<p>Exploring this, I found ConvertKit offers powerful tools for creating popups. Today, I\u2019ll also discuss the differences between ConvertKit\u2019s popup builder and\u00a0Picreel, a standardized popup tool.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how my Picreel popup looks within ConvertKit:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12747 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PP_PIC_CKP-new-file-designs.png\" alt=\"ConvertKit Popup\" width=\"1076\" height=\"657\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But does ConvertKit offer popups? Yes, it does.<\/p>\n<p>There are two ways to create a popup in ConvertKit: using ConvertKit\u2019s built-in tool or a specialized popup tool like Picreel. Before diving into the methods, let&#8217;s compare ConvertKit\u2019s popup builder with Picreel.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tablepress-224-scroll-wrapper\" class=\"tablepress-scroll-wrapper\">\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-224\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-224 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Criteria<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">ConvertKit Popup<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Picreel Popup<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Multi-platform support<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u274cLimited to ConvertKit<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705Supports various platforms, including Shopify, WordPress, and more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">More features<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u274cBasic popup features<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705Advanced features like A\/B testing, exit-intent technology, and more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Better customization options<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u274cLimited customization<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705Extensive customization options, including design templates and behavioral targeting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Integrates with various platforms<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Limited integration<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705Seamlessly integrates with multiple website platforms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Advanced targeting options<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2705Basic targeting<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705Advanced targeting options such as geolocation, device targeting, and user behavior<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div>\n<p>Based on my experience, I recommend using Picreel. Here are my top three reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Multi-platform support:<\/strong>\u00a0Picreel works across multiple platforms, ensuring your popups remain effective even if you switch your website platform.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Better customization options:<\/strong>\u00a0Picreel offers extensive customization, allowing you to create highly personalized and engaging popups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced targeting options:<\/strong>\u00a0With\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/features\/popup-targeting\/\">advanced targeting<\/a>, Picreel enables precise audience segmentation, improving conversion rates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With that said, let&#8217;s proceed with the tutorial on how to create popups using these two methods: ConvertKit\u2019s built-in popup and Picreel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Using_ConvertKit%E2%80%99s_Built-in_Popup_Maker\"><\/span>Method 1: Using ConvertKit\u2019s Built-in Popup Maker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ConvertKit offers a built-in popup builder that enables you to create popups directly within the platform. Here&#8217;s a step-by-step guide on how to create a popup:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Access your ConvertKit dashboard by logging in with your credentials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Navigate to the &#8220;<strong>Grow<\/strong>&#8221; tab on the top menu and select &#8220;<strong>Landing Pages &amp; Forms.<\/strong>&#8221; Click the &#8220;<strong>+ Create New<\/strong>&#8221; button and choose &#8220;<strong>Form<\/strong>&#8221; when prompted.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12776 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gifcompressed.gif\" alt=\"Landing Pages &amp; Forms\" width=\"540\" height=\"419\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Select the &#8220;<strong>Modal<\/strong>&#8221; option for the popup form style.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Select a template to customize your popup. Modify the text, colors, and images to match your branding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> Click on the &#8220;<strong>Settings<\/strong>&#8221; tab. Under &#8220;<strong>Modal<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Settings<\/strong>,&#8221; you can configure the display settings<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12738 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Competitor_PIC_CKP-Modal-Settings.png\" alt=\"Modal Settings\" width=\"810\" height=\"457\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>6.<\/strong> Navigate to the &#8220;<strong>Incentive<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Email<\/strong>&#8221; tab to customize the confirmation email that new subscribers will receive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7.<\/strong> Click on the &#8220;<strong>Publish<\/strong>&#8221; tab. Copy the provided embed code and paste the embed code into the HTML of your website where you want the popup to appear.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Using_Picreel_Popup_Builder\"><\/span>Method 2: Using Picreel Popup Builder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Picreel is a popup maker that works across multiple platforms, providing you with a versatile solution for creating popups. Here&#8217;s how you can create a popup using Picreel:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Sign up for a Picreel account and log in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Go to the \u201c<strong>Campaigns<\/strong>\u201d menu and click &#8220;<strong>New Campaign<\/strong>&#8221; from the top right. You can select the templates option from the drop-down or start from scratch.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PP_PIC_2Campaigns.png\" alt=\"New campaign\" width=\"1313\" height=\"561\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> From the templates menu, choose the type of popup you want to create.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12745\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PP_PIC_CM-templates-menu.png\" alt=\"templates menu\" width=\"1873\" height=\"441\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Once you select the design, customize it according to your preferences.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12742\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PP_PIC_CKP-custSomizes.png\" alt=\"customize accordingly\" width=\"1313\" height=\"607\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> Configure your targeting and trigger options to specify when and where you want your popup to appear.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12106\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PP_PIC_2-personalize-targeting.png\" alt=\"configure\" width=\"1308\" height=\"581\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>6.<\/strong> Click &#8220;<strong>Save<\/strong>&#8221; to activate your popup.<\/p>\n<h3>Embedding Picreel HTML Code Inside ConvertKit<\/h3>\n<p>To embed a Picreel popup on your ConvertKit website, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Navigate to campaigns and click &#8220;<strong>View Code.<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12109\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PP_PIC_5-saving-se.png\" alt=\"save code\" width=\"1629\" height=\"806\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Click on the code to copy it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Access your ConvertKit dashboard by logging in with your credentials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Click on the form you want to edit to open the form editor. In the form editor, click on the &#8220;<strong>+<\/strong>&#8221; icon to add a new content block.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Competitor_PIC_CKP-new-content-block.png\" alt=\"new content block\" width=\"810\" height=\"457\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> Select the &#8220;<strong>HTML<\/strong>&#8221; option from the list of content blocks. A new HTML block will appear in your form.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Competitor_PIC_CKP-new-new-HTML.png\" alt=\"new HTML\" width=\"1864\" height=\"432\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>6.<\/strong> Click on it to open the HTML editor. Paste your custom HTML, CSS, or JavaScript code into the editor.<\/p>\n<pre><strong>Read More - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/best-pop-up-maker-for-wordpress\/\">Best Popup Maker Tools: Top 8 Choices to Boost Conversions<\/a><\/strong><\/pre>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Is_a_Better_Method_Method_1_or_2\"><\/span>Which Is a Better Method: Method 1 or 2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Picreel is likely the better choice for long-term use because it offers more sophisticated popup options, advanced triggers and works across multiple platforms. Picreel also comes with a forever-free plan for startups and small businesses, allowing you to create unlimited popups with premium features. Paid options start as low as\u00a0<strong>$9.99\/month.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, if you prefer using ConvertKit\u2019s built-in popup without additional integrations, it can still meet your basic needs.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, the goal is to create compelling popups that drive user engagement and conversions, regardless of the method you choose. Ultimately, the choice is yours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve built my entire business on ConvertKit, and I absolutely love it. Recently, I\u2019ve been hearing how popups can significantly grow your email list and improve click-through rates (CTRs). Exploring this, I found ConvertKit offers powerful tools for creating popups. Today, I\u2019ll also discuss the differences between ConvertKit\u2019s popup builder and\u00a0Picreel, a standardized popup tool&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":12741,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[71],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12737","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-popup"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12737","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12737"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12737\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14133,"href":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12737\/revisions\/14133"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12741"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12737"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12737"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12737"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}