{"id":12916,"date":"2024-08-07T07:20:25","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T07:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/?p=12916"},"modified":"2025-02-13T07:29:55","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T07:29:55","slug":"moosend-popup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/moosend-popup\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Popup in Moosend?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve been using Moosend for quite some time now and have built my entire business on top of it. The platform&#8217;s ease of use and powerful email marketing capabilities have been instrumental in my success.<\/p>\n<p>Lately, I\u2019ve heard that popups can help grow your email list and improve click-through rates (CTRs). After some research and experimentation, I discovered that Moosend&#8217;s popup feature can indeed enhance your marketing efforts.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll also discuss the differences between Moosend\u2019s popup builder and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/\">Picreel<\/a>\u00a0as a standardized popup tool. In fact, here\u2019s how my Picreel popup looks within Moosend:<\/p>\n<div id=\"tablepress-233-scroll-wrapper\" class=\"tablepress-scroll-wrapper\">\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-233\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-233 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Criteria<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Moosend 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 Primarily designed for use within the Moosend ecosystem, offering seamless integration but limited to the Moosend platform.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Compatible with a variety of platforms, including Shopify, WordPress, Magento, and more, providing flexibility to switch or use multiple platforms without losing your popup settings.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">More features<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u274c Offers basic popup features such as form fields, basic styling options, and display settings. Ideal for simple needs.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Comes with advanced features including A\/B testing, detailed analytics, and multi-step forms. Suitable for businesses looking for in-depth functionality and optimization capabilities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Better customization options<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u274c Provides limited customization options, mainly around colors, fonts, and basic layout adjustments.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Allows extensive customization with a drag-and-drop editor, multiple template options, custom CSS, and the ability to create highly personalized and engaging popups.<\/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 Limited integration capabilities mostly confined to Moosend\u2019s email marketing platform.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Integrates seamlessly with various website platforms and e-commerce tools, enabling a cohesive marketing strategy across different digital properties.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Advanced targeting options<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u274c Basic targeting options such as time-based triggers and simple page-level targeting.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Advanced targeting options, including geo-targeting, behavioral targeting, and retargeting based on user activity, ensuring that popups reach the right audience at the right time.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div>\n<p>But does Moosend offer popups? Yes, it does.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, there are two ways to create a popup in Moosend: using Moosend\u2019s built-in tool and using an external popup tool like Picreel.<\/p>\n<p>Before we dive into the step-by-step guides, here\u2019s a comparison between using Moosend\u2019s own popup builder and a standardized popup tool like Picreel.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13106\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PP_PIC_PMP-popup-builsder.png\" alt=\"Moosend Popup\" width=\"1076\" height=\"659\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Based on my personal experience, I recommend using Picreel for the following reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Multi-platform support: <\/strong>Picreel\u00a0works seamlessly across various platforms, making it a versatile choice if you use multiple tools or plan to switch platforms in the future.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Better customization options:<\/strong>\u00a0Picreel offers extensive customization options that allow you to create visually appealing and highly functional popups tailored to your specific needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced targeting options:<\/strong>\u00a0With Picreel, you can leverage\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/features\/popup-ab-testing\/\">advanced targeting<\/a>\u00a0and segmentation options to deliver personalized popups to your audience, increasing engagement and conversions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nevertheless, in this tutorial, I\u2019ll explain step by step how to create a popup using both methods.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Using_Moosend%E2%80%99s_Built-In_Popup\"><\/span>Method 1: Using Moosend\u2019s Built-In Popup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Moosend offers a built-in popup maker. Here\u2019s how to create it:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Go to Moosend and enter your login credentials. Once logged in, click on &#8220;<strong>Subscription Forms<\/strong>&#8221; from the left-hand menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13102 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Competitor_PIC_PMP-pSubscription-Forms.png\" alt=\"Subscription Forms\" width=\"1893\" height=\"859\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Choose &#8220;<strong>Create New<\/strong>&#8221; from the available form types to start creating a popup form.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13101 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Competitor_PIC_PMP-pSCreate-New.png\" alt=\"Create New\" width=\"1893\" height=\"859\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Enter a name for your popup form and select the mailing list to which the form will be connected.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13103 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Competitor_PIC_PMP-pyour-popup-formw.png\" alt=\"Create a new popup\" width=\"1893\" height=\"859\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Use the drag-and-drop editor to customize the design of your popup.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> Click on the &#8220;<strong>Settings<\/strong>&#8221; tab to configure when and where your popup will appear.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Competitor_PIC_PMP-pySettings.png\" alt=\"Settings\" width=\"1893\" height=\"860\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>6.<\/strong> Under the &#8220;<strong>Choose Publishing method<\/strong>&#8221; tab, specify where you want to see the form.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13099 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Competitor_PIC_PMP-pChoose-Publishing-method.png\" alt=\"Choose Publishing method\" width=\"1893\" height=\"859\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>7.<\/strong> Once you&#8217;re satisfied with your design and settings, click &#8220;<strong>Save &amp; Activate<\/strong>&#8221; to publish your popup form.<\/p>\n<h1>Method 2: Using Picreel Popup Builder<\/h1>\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-11202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PP_PIC_customize-popup-cdesign-1.png\" alt=\"customize popup design\" width=\"1313\" height=\"619\" \/><\/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<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J1tBmOnBJEA?si=9tWCfMGSRaATdlfS\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Embedding_Picreel_HTML_Code_Inside_Moosend\"><\/span>Embedding Picreel HTML Code Inside Moosend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To embed a Picreel popup on your Moosend 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> Go to Moosend and enter your login credentials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Once logged in, click on &#8220;<strong>Campaigns<\/strong>&#8221; from the top menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13098 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Competitor_PIC_PMP-pCampaigns.png\" alt=\"Campaigns\" width=\"1893\" height=\"860\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> Click on &#8220;<strong>Create New Campaign<\/strong>&#8221; to start a new campaign or select an existing campaign to edit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6.<\/strong> When prompted to select an editor, choose the &#8220;<strong>Custom HTML Editor<\/strong>&#8221; option.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7.<\/strong> Fill in the required fields, such as the campaign name, subject line, and sender information.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13100 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Competitor_PIC_PMP-pCustom-HTML-Editor.png\" alt=\"Settings\" width=\"1893\" height=\"859\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>8.<\/strong> Click on the &#8220;<strong>Next<\/strong>&#8221; button to proceed to the HTML editor screen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9.<\/strong> In the HTML editor, paste your custom HTML code into the provided text area. You can write or modify the HTML code directly within this editor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10.<\/strong> After pasting your code, click the &#8220;<strong>Save<\/strong>&#8221; button to save your custom HTML content.<\/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 you 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 Moosend\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 been using Moosend for quite some time now and have built my entire business on top of it. The platform&#8217;s ease of use and powerful email marketing capabilities have been instrumental in my success. Lately, I\u2019ve heard that popups can help grow your email list and improve click-through rates (CTRs). 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