{"id":12887,"date":"2024-07-19T09:40:18","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T09:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/?p=12887"},"modified":"2025-02-13T06:41:31","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T06:41:31","slug":"campaign-monitor-popup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/campaign-monitor-popup\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Popup in Campaign Monitor?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I have always enjoyed Campaign Monitor. I have integrated it into multiple parts of my business. Lately, I\u2019ve heard popups can help grow your email list and improve CTRs.<\/p>\n<p>So today, I will guide you through two methods of creating popups in Campaign Monitor. We&#8217;ll discuss the differences between Campaign Monitor\u2019s popup builder and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/\">Picreel\u00a0<\/a>as a standardized popup tool. In fact, here\u2019s how my Picreel popup looks within Campaign Monitor:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11252 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PP_PIC_-GetResponsep-opup.png\" alt=\"Campaign Monitor popup\" width=\"1076\" height=\"659\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But does Campaign Monitor offer popups? Yes. It does.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, there are two ways to create a popup in Campaign Monitor\u2014using Campaign Monitor and using a dedicated popup tool.<\/p>\n<p>But before we get into that, here\u2019s the difference between using Campaign Monitor\u2019s own popup vs a standardized popup tool, Picreel.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tablepress-227-scroll-wrapper\" class=\"tablepress-scroll-wrapper\">\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-227\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-227 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Criteria<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Campaign Monitor 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 Only works within the Campaign Monitor ecosystem, meaning you can't use it outside their platform.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Compatible with various platforms including WordPress, Shopify, and more, providing flexibility if you change platforms.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">More features<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u274cOffers fundamental popup functionalities such as simple forms and basic targeting options.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Includes A\/B testing, in-depth analytics, exit-intent technology, and more, enabling sophisticated popup campaigns.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Better customization options<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u274c Limited design and customization capabilities, with fewer templates and design elements.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Provides a wide range of templates and a drag-and-drop editor to tailor popups to your brand's needs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Integrates with various platforms<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u274c Primarily integrates within the Campaign Monitor environment, restricting cross-platform compatibility.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Integrates with numerous website platforms and third-party tools, ensuring smooth functionality across different environments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Advanced targeting options<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2705 Allows for basic audience segmentation and targeting but lacks advanced targeting features.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Offers detailed targeting criteria, including behavior-based triggers, geo-targeting, and more, for precise audience engagement.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div><!-- #tablepress-227 from cache -->\n<p>In my experience, I recommend using Picreel for the following reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Multi-platform support:<\/strong>\u00a0Picreel works seamlessly across multiple platforms, ensuring your popups remain consistent even if you switch platforms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>More features:<\/strong>\u00a0Picreel offers advanced features such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/features\/popup-ab-testing\/\">A\/B testing<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/features\/popup-reports-and-analytics\/\">in-depth analytics<\/a>, which are crucial for optimizing your popups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Better customization options:<\/strong>\u00a0With Picreel, you get extensive customization options, allowing you to create popups that perfectly match your brand\u2019s aesthetics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nevertheless, in this tutorial, I\u2019m going to explain step-by-step how to create a popup using both methods.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Using_Campaign_Monitor%E2%80%99s_Built-in_Popup\"><\/span>Method 1: Using Campaign Monitor\u2019s Built-in Popup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Campaign Monitor offers a built-in popup maker. Here\u2019s how to create it:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Visit the Campaign Monitor website and log in with your credentials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Once logged in, click on the &#8216;<strong>Lists &amp; Subscribers<\/strong>&#8216; tab from the dashboard.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12891 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Competitor_PIC_CM-Built-in-Popu.png\" alt=\"Lists &amp; Subscribers\" width=\"1548\" height=\"527\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Choose the subscriber list that you want the popup form to feed into. Under the chosen list, click on &#8216;<strong>Sign up forms<\/strong>&#8216; and then select &#8216;Create a new form.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> You will see different form options. Select\u00a0<strong>&#8216;Popup Form&#8217;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> Customize the form fields, design, and content. You can add various fields such as name, email, etc.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12894\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Competitor_PIC_CM-Popup-Form.png\" alt=\"Popup Form\" width=\"1640\" height=\"924\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>6.<\/strong> Decide when and where the popup will appear on your website. You can set rules such as time delay, exit intent, or scroll percentage.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12895\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Competitor_PIC_CM-set-rules-such.png\" alt=\"set rules \" width=\"955\" height=\"443\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>7.<\/strong> After customizing the form and setting the display rules, save your form.<\/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-12897\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PP_PIC_CM-templates-menu-1.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-11253\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PP_PIC_customize-your-preferences.png\" alt=\"customize your preferences\" width=\"1313\" height=\"619\" \/><\/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=mgFCykYrX0eCNlhw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Embedding Picreel HTML Code Inside Campaign Monitor<\/h3>\n<p>To embed a Picreel popup on your Campaign Monitor 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> Visit the Campaign Monitor website and log in with your credentials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> From the dashboard, click on the\u00a0<strong>&#8216;Campaigns&#8217;<\/strong>\u00a0tab.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> Click on &#8216;<strong>Create a new campaign<\/strong>&#8216; if you want to start fresh, or select an existing campaign you wish to edit.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12892\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Competitor_PIC_CM-Create-a-new-campaign.png\" alt=\"Create a new campaign\" width=\"977\" height=\"428\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>6.<\/strong> When prompted to select a template, choose the &#8216;<strong>Custom HTML<\/strong>&#8216; option. This allows you to import your own HTML code.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12893\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Competitor_PIC_CM-Custom-HTML.png\" alt=\"Custom HTML\" width=\"1414\" height=\"859\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>7.<\/strong> You will be presented with a code editor. Paste your custom HTML code into this editor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8.<\/strong> After pasting your code, Campaign Monitor will render a preview of your email.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12898\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Competitor_PIC_CM-render-a-preview.png\" alt=\"render a preview\" width=\"1483\" height=\"777\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>9.<\/strong> Campaign Monitor uses special tags for personalization and dynamic content. Ensure these tags are included in your HTML where needed (e.g., for unsubscribe links or personalization fields).<\/p>\n<p><strong>10.<\/strong> Once you are satisfied with your email design, save your changes.<\/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>Keeping a long-term view, Picreel is better because your popup tool remains intact despite your changing platforms; you get more sophisticated popup options and more triggers.<\/p>\n<p>Also, Picreel comes with a forever-free plan for startups and small businesses and allows you to create unlimited popups with all premium features. I feel the free version does the job; however, you can always look for paid options that start as low as\u00a0<strong>$9.99\/month.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, if you prefer to use the limited options available with Campaign Monitor\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 have always enjoyed Campaign Monitor. I have integrated it into multiple parts of my business. Lately, I\u2019ve heard popups can help grow your email list and improve CTRs. So today, I will guide you through two methods of creating popups in Campaign Monitor. 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