{"id":13151,"date":"2024-08-22T06:24:43","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T06:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/?p=13151"},"modified":"2025-01-28T07:18:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T07:18:36","slug":"contao-popup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/contao-popup\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create & Add a Popup in Contao – 2 Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having worked with Contao for various marketing campaigns, I’ve found its robust features and seamless integrations incredibly useful.<\/p>\n

One strategy I’ve discovered to enhance digital engagement is the use of Contao popups, which can significantly grow your email list and boost click-through rates (CTRs).<\/p>\n

In this post, we’ll discuss two of the most popular methods for creating effective popups in Contao: the postyou\/contao-easy-popup extension and a specialized popup tool like Picreel.<\/p>\n

We’ll also explore the differences between these two versatile tools.<\/p>\n

Here’s how my Picreel email popup looks in Contao:<\/p>\n

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Before we dive in, let’s compare the postyou\/contao-easy-popup extension with Picreel:<\/p>\n

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Criteria<\/th>postyou\/contao-easy-popup<\/th>Picreel Popup<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Multi-platform support<\/td>\u274c Only works within the Contao ecosystem, ideal for those dedicated to the Contao platform.<\/td>\u2705 Compatible with multiple website platforms, suitable for users managing various sites or considering platform changes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feature set<\/td>\u274c Offers basic functionality for creating and deploying popups.<\/td>\u2705 Includes advanced features such as A\/B testing, in-depth analytics, and personalization.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Customization options<\/td>\u2705 Provides basic customization for design and content.<\/td>\u2705 Allows for extensive customization to align with branding and specific requirements.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Integration capabilities<\/td>\u274c Primarily integrates within the Contao environment.<\/td>\u2705 Integrates with a wide array of website platforms and marketing tools, offering flexibility and scalability.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Targeting capabilities<\/td>\u274c Limited options, sufficient for fundamental user engagement.<\/td>\u2705 Advanced targeting and segmentation to accurately reach specific audiences based on behavior and demographics.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div>\n

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