{"id":12967,"date":"2024-07-26T12:06:25","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T12:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/?p=12967"},"modified":"2025-02-13T08:53:45","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T08:53:45","slug":"emailoctopus-popup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/emailoctopus-popup\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Popup in EmailOctopus?"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a digital marketer, I have used EmailOctopus for a while now and have built my campaigns on top of it.<\/p>\n

Lately, I\u2019ve been hearing that popups can really help grow your email list and improve CTRs. But does EmailOctopus offer popups? Yes, it does.<\/p>\n

There are two ways to create a popup in EmailOctopus: using the built-in tool or a third-party tool like\u00a0Picreel.<\/p>\n

In fact, here\u2019s how my Picreel popup looks within EmailOctopus:<\/p>\n

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We’ll also discuss the differences between EmailOctopus’s popup builder and Picreel as a standardized popup tool.<\/p>\n

Before we get into that, here\u2019s a comparison between using EmailOctopus\u2019s own popup vs. a standardized popup tool like Picreel.<\/p>\n

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Criteria<\/th>EmailOctopus Popup<\/th>Picreel Popup<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Multi-platform support<\/td>\u274c Limited to EmailOctopus forms and landing pages, making it ideal for simple campaigns within this platform.<\/td>\u2705 Works across multiple platforms, including WordPress, Shopify, Magento, and more, offering flexibility for different website environments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
More features<\/td>\u274c Provides basic popup functionalities such as form fields, basic templates, and simple design customization.<\/td>\u2705 Offers a wide range of advanced features including exit-intent technology, A\/B testing, customizable templates, and advanced analytics.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Better customization options<\/td>\u2705 Limited customization with predefined templates and simple design tools.<\/td>\u2705 Extensive customization options with drag-and-drop design tools, custom CSS, and a variety of professionally designed templates to choose from.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Integrates with various website platforms<\/td>\u274c Primarily integrates with EmailOctopus-supported platforms, limiting its versatility across different website builders.<\/td>\u2705 Seamlessly integrates with various website platforms and e-commerce tools, allowing for a cohesive and consistent user experience across platforms.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advanced targeting options<\/td>\u274c Basic targeting options based on form settings such as page targeting and timing delays.<\/td>\u2705 Advanced targeting options including geo-targeting, device targeting, behavior-based targeting, and referral source targeting for precise audience engagement.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div>\n

In my personal experience, I recommend using Picreel for the following reasons:<\/p>\n