{"id":13080,"date":"2024-08-07T05:22:33","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T05:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/?p=13080"},"modified":"2025-02-13T06:48:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T06:48:23","slug":"mailjet-popup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/mailjet-popup\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Popup in Mailjet?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve been a long-time user and fan of Mailjet, having built my entire business on top of it. Recently, I discovered the power of popups in enhancing my email list and boosting click-through rates (CTRs).<\/p>\n<p>I will guide you through two methods of creating popups in Mailjet. We\u2019ll also discuss the difference between Mailjet popup builder and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/\">Picreel<\/a>, a third-party standardized popup tool. In fact, here\u2019s how my Picreel popup looks within Mailjet:<\/p>\n<p><video preload=\"auto\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"><source src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/How-to-Create-a-Popup_Picreel.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/p>\n<p>But does Mailjet offer popups?<\/p>\n<p>Yes, it does. In fact, there are two ways to create a popup in Mailjet\u2014using Mailjet\u2019s built-in tool and using a specialized popup tool like Picreel.<\/p>\n<p>Before diving into the how-tos, let\u2019s compare the differences between Mailjet\u2019s popup builder and Picreel.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tablepress-232-scroll-wrapper\" class=\"tablepress-scroll-wrapper\">\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-232\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-232 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Criteria<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Mailjet 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 Mailjet\u2019s ecosystem, limiting flexibility if you use multiple platforms.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Works seamlessly across various platforms, including WordPress, Shopify, and others, ensuring broader usability.<\/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 features suitable for simple popups, including standard forms and limited display rules.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Packed with advanced features like A\/B testing, exit-intent technology, and real-time analytics to optimize performance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Better customization options<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2705 Provides basic customization options through pre-set templates and limited design flexibility.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Extensive customization capabilities, allowing for highly personalized and dynamic popup designs tailored to specific needs.<\/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 integration capabilities, mainly focusing on compatibility within Mailjet\u2019s ecosystem.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Extensive integration with numerous website platforms, providing easy implementation across different site builders.<\/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 based on Mailjet\u2019s standard settings, such as time on page and page visited.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Sophisticated targeting options, including geolocation, device type, user behavior, and more, to fine-tune audience engagement.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div><!-- #tablepress-232 from cache -->\n<p>Based on my experience, I recommend using Picreel for the following reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Multi-platform support:<\/strong>\u00a0Picreel works across various platforms, ensuring that your popup strategy remains intact even if you switch website platforms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced features:<\/strong>\u00a0Picreel offers sophisticated features like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/features\/popup-ab-testing\/\">A\/B testing<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/exit-intent-popup-examples\/\">exit-intent<\/a>\u00a0technology, which can significantly boost your conversion rates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Better customization options:<\/strong>\u00a0With Picreel, you have extensive customization capabilities, allowing you to create highly personalized and effective popups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nevertheless, in this tutorial, I will explain step-by-step how to create a popup using both methods.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Using_Mailjet%E2%80%99s_Built-in_Popup\"><\/span>Method 1: Using Mailjet\u2019s Built-in Popup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mailjet offers a built-in popup builder. Here\u2019s how to create it:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Log in to your Mailjet account.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Navigate to the \u201c<strong>Forms<\/strong>\u201d section from the main dashboard.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13086 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Competitor_PIC_MJ-Formsa.png\" alt=\"Forms Builder\" width=\"1205\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Click on \u201c<strong>Create a new form<\/strong>\u201d and select the \u201c<strong>Popup<\/strong>\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13084\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Competitor_PIC_MJ-Create-a-new-form.png\" alt=\"Create a new form\" width=\"1205\" height=\"443\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Choose a template from the available options.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13083\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Competitor_PIC_MJ-Choose-a-template-from.png\" alt=\"Choose a template from\" width=\"1205\" height=\"554\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> Add your text, and images, and configure the settings as per your requirements.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13082\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Competitor_PIC_MJ-Add-your-text.png\" alt=\"Add your text\" width=\"1205\" height=\"554\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>6.<\/strong> Create and preview your double opt-in email<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13088 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Competitor_PIC_MJ-your-double-opt.png\" alt=\"Create and preview your double opt-in email\" width=\"1205\" height=\"459\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>7.<\/strong> Save and publish your popup.<\/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-12105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PP_PIC_2-according-to-your-preferences..png\" alt=\"according to your preferences.\" 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<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J1tBmOnBJEA?si=l3L2aeGSyVjPMphU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Embedding Picreel HTML Code Inside Mailjet<\/h3>\n<p>To embed a Picreel popup on your Mailjet 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> Log in to your Mailjet account and navigate to the Email Editor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Create or edit a campaign\/template by clicking on \u201c<strong>Create a new campaign<\/strong>\u201d or selecting an existing one.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13093\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Competitor_PIC_MJ-yCresssate-a-new-campaign.png\" alt=\"create a new campaign\" width=\"1205\" height=\"504\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> Select the \u201c<strong>Design<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>email<\/strong>\u201d button to open the Email Editor.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13085 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Competitor_PIC_MJ-Design-emain.png\" alt=\"Design\u00a0email\" width=\"1205\" height=\"514\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>6.<\/strong> Select \u201c<strong>Code in HTML<\/strong>\u201d from the top menu and choose \u201c<strong>Start Coding.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>7.<\/strong> Choose the subject line, sender name, email and other details.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13081 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Competitor_PIC_MJ-sender-name.png\" alt=\"Choose the subject line and other details\" width=\"1205\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>8.<\/strong> Paste your custom HTML code into the editor and 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>From a long-term perspective, Picreel is probably the better choice because your popup tool remains intact even if you change platforms, and you get access to more advanced popup options and triggers.<\/p>\n<p>Picreel also offers 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>On the other hand, if you prefer to use the limited options available with Mailjet\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 a long-time user and fan of Mailjet, having built my entire business on top of it. Recently, I discovered the power of popups in enhancing my email list and boosting click-through rates (CTRs). I will guide you through two methods of creating popups in Mailjet. 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