{"id":12867,"date":"2024-07-18T05:35:24","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T05:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/?p=12867"},"modified":"2025-02-13T06:20:26","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T06:20:26","slug":"sendpulse-popup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/sendpulse-popup\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Popup in SendPulse?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve always loved using SendPulse for its comprehensive email marketing solutions and user-friendly interface and building my entire marketing strategy on top of it has been a rewarding experience.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, I discovered that popups can significantly enhance my email list growth and improve click-through rates (CTR).<\/p>\n<p>I will guide you through two methods of creating engaging popups in SendPulse. I\u2019ll also highlight the difference between Mailjet popup builder and a third-party standardized popup tool named\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/\">Picreel<\/a>. In fact, here\u2019s how my popup looks within SendPulse:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12877\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PP_PIC_-SPP-endPulse.png\" alt=\"SendPulse popup\" width=\"1076\" height=\"657\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But does SendPulse offer popups? Yes, it does. In fact, there are two ways to create a popup in SendPulse: using SendPulse\u2019s built-in maker and using a dedicated popup tool like Picreel.<\/p>\n<p>Before we dive into the methods, let\u2019s compare the two options<\/p>\n<div id=\"tablepress-226-scroll-wrapper\" class=\"tablepress-scroll-wrapper\">\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-226\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-226 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Criteria<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">SendPulse 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\">\u274c Supports popups specifically on websites and landing pages created within the SendPulse platform.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Provides extensive support across multiple platforms, including WordPress, Shopify, Magento, and more.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">More features<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u274c Includes essential popup features such as form fields, basic targeting, and limited templates.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Offers advanced features like A\/B testing, analytics, heatmaps, 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\">\u274c Basic customization with options to change text, colors, and a few design elements.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Extensive customization options with a wide variety of templates, fonts, images, and custom CSS.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Integrates with various website platforms<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u274c Limited to integrating popups within the SendPulse ecosystem, mainly for email and landing pages.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Seamlessly integrates with a wide range of website platforms, ensuring flexibility and ease of use.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Advanced targeting options<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2705 Basic targeting options such as timing and page-level targeting.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Advanced targeting options including geo-location, referral detection, behavioral triggers, and more.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div><!-- #tablepress-226 from cache -->\n<p>Based on my experience, I recommend using Picreel for creating popups. Here are my top three reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Multi-platform Support:<\/strong>\u00a0Picreel works seamlessly across various platforms, ensuring that your popups are effective regardless of where you host your website.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced Features:<\/strong>\u00a0Picreel offers advanced features such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/features\/popup-ab-testing\/\">A\/B testing<\/a>\u00a0and analytics, providing deeper insights into your popup performance and helping you optimize for better results.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Better Customization Options:<\/strong>\u00a0With Picreel, you can create highly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/personalized-popups\/\">customized popups<\/a> using a wide array of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/templates\/\">templates<\/a>\u00a0and design options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nevertheless, here\u2019s how to create a popup using both methods.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Using_SendPulse_Built-In_Popup\"><\/span>Method 1: Using SendPulse Built-In Popup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SendPulse offers a built-in popup maker. Here\u2019s how to create it:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Go to SendPulse and log in to your account.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> From the dashboard, select \u201c<strong>Pop-Ups<\/strong>\u201d from the left-hand menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12873\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Competitor_PIC_SPP-Pop-Ups.png\" alt=\"select \u201cPop-Ups\" width=\"1455\" height=\"912\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Click on the \u201c<strong>Create New Popup<\/strong>\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Choose from the available templates or start from scratch.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12875\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Competitor_PIC_SPP-templates-or-start.png\" alt=\"Choose templates \" width=\"1455\" height=\"886\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> Use the editor to customize the text, images, and design of your popup.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12882\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Competitor_PIC_SPP-design-of-your-popu.png\" alt=\"Use the editor to customize\" width=\"1455\" height=\"886\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>6.<\/strong> Define when and where your popup should appear (e.g., on exit intent, after a delay, etc.).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12872\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Competitor_PIC_SPP-popup-should-appear.png\" alt=\"Define when and where your popup\" width=\"1455\" height=\"886\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>7.<\/strong> Once you\u2019re satisfied with your popup, save your changes and publish it on your website.<\/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-12878\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PP_PIC_SPP-customize-it.png\" alt=\"select the design and customize it\" width=\"1313\" height=\"607\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> Configure your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/features\/popup-targeting\/\">targeting<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/features\/popup-triggers\/\">trigger<\/a> 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<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J1tBmOnBJEA?si=zJu8_6ccty7W-a44\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Embedding Picreel HTML Code Inside SendPulse<\/h3>\n<p>To embed a Picreel popup on your SendPulse 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> From the SendPulse dashboard, select \u201c<strong>Email<\/strong>\u201d from the left-hand menu to access the email service.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Click on the \u201c<strong>Create a campaign<\/strong>\u201d button to start a new email campaign.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12880\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Competitor_PIC_SPP-Create-a-campaign.png\" alt=\"Create a campaign\" width=\"1374\" height=\"905\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> In the campaign creation process, when you reach the \u201c<strong>Content<\/strong>\u201d section, select the \u201c<strong>HTML Editor\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12879\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Competitor_PIC_SPP-Contentn.png\" alt=\"HTML Editor\" width=\"1358\" height=\"914\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>6.<\/strong> In the HTML Editor, you will see a blank space where you can paste your custom HTML code.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12881\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Competitor_PIC_SPP-custom-HTML-code.png\" alt=\"custom HTML code\" width=\"1354\" height=\"906\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>7.<\/strong> After pasting your HTML code, click on the \u201c<strong>Preview<\/strong>\u201d button to see how your email will look.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12874\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Competitor_PIC_SPP-Previewcode.png\" alt=\"Preview\" width=\"1354\" height=\"884\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>8.<\/strong> Once you are satisfied with your email, click on the \u201c<strong>Save and proceed<\/strong>\u201d button.<\/p>\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>For a long-term view, Picreel is likely the better choice because your popup tool remains intact despite changing platforms. You also get more sophisticated popup options and triggers.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Picreel offers a forever-free plan for startups and small businesses, allowing you to create unlimited popups with all premium features. Paid options start as low as\u00a0<strong>$9.99\/month.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, if you prefer using the limited options available with SendPulse\u2019s built-in popup without incurring any additional integrations, it can still serve your needs just fine.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, the goal is to create compelling popups that drive user engagement and conversions, regardless of your chosen method. Ultimately, the choice is yours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve always loved using SendPulse for its comprehensive email marketing solutions and user-friendly interface and building my entire marketing strategy on top of it has been a rewarding experience. 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