{"id":13367,"date":"2024-09-23T06:37:59","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T06:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/?p=13367"},"modified":"2025-02-13T06:41:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T06:41:07","slug":"vercel-popup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/vercel-popup\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Popup in Vercel?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Integrating popups into your Vercel-hosted website is a great way to engage visitors and boost conversions. While Vercel does not offer built-in popups, third-party tools like\u00a0<strong>Popupsmart<\/strong>\u00a0provide an easy and powerful solution.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, I\u2019ll show you how to create a popup in Vercel using a\u00a0<strong>Popupsmart<\/strong>\u00a0extension as well as specialized popup tools like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/\">Picreel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what my Picreel popup looks like in Vercel.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13392 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PP_PIC_HPV-withPopupsmart.png\" alt=\"Vercel popup\" width=\"1076\" height=\"657\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s look at the key differences between a Popupsmart extension and Picreel:<\/p>\n<div id=\"tablepress-238-scroll-wrapper\" class=\"tablepress-scroll-wrapper\">\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-238\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-238 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Criteria<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Popupsmart Extension<\/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\">\u2705 Supports multiple platforms, making it versatile for different website environments.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Compatible with multiple website platforms, including WordPress, Shopify, and custom-built websites, providing broader compatibility.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Feature set<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u274c Basic features include AI-backed targeting and analytics but lack CRM integration and cart abandonment recovery.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Rich feature set including advanced functionalities like A\/B testing, exit-intent technology, geolocation targeting, and detailed analytics.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Customization options<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u274c Provides standard customization options like text, images, and basic styling.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Extensive customization options with a drag-and-drop editor, pre-designed templates, and the ability to add custom HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for greater flexibility.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Integration capabilities<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u274c Integrates with various third-party tools but lacks the extensive CRM integration offered by Picreel.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Seamless integration with various website platforms and CMS systems like Magento, Joomla, and more, allowing for easier management across different sites.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Targeting capabilities<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2705 Offers smart targeting, traffic source targeting, and device-based targeting.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Advanced targeting options enable highly specific audience targeting, including geolocation, referral source, user behavior tracking, device type, and time-based triggers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Using_the_Vercel_Popupsmart_Extension\"><\/span>Method 1: Using the Vercel Popupsmart Extension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to set up a popup in Vercel using the Popupsmart extension:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/app.popupsmart.com\/register\">Register with Popupsmart<\/a>\u00a0and sign into your account.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Competitor_PIC_TYPO-Register-to-Pospupsmart.png\" alt=\"Register to Popupsmart\" width=\"1708\" height=\"973\" \/>\u200d<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Click the &#8220;Embed Code&#8221; to get your unique code.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13376\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Competitor_PIC_TYPO-Embed-Code.png\" alt=\" Embed Code\" width=\"1708\" height=\"871\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u200d3.<\/strong> A modal will display the embed code for Popupsmart. Copy your code to the clipboard.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13377 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Competitor_PIC_TYPO-Embthe-clipboard.png\" alt=\"Copy to clipboard\" width=\"1708\" height=\"871\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u200d4.<\/strong> Go to your Vercel website. Then, paste your embed code to the code insertion section of the site deployed with Vercel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> Afterward, go to your Popupsmart dashboard and select the \u201cWebsites\u201d area under your profile.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13378 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Competitor_PIC_TYPO-EeWebsites.png\" alt=\"Popupsmart dashboard\" width=\"1760\" height=\"893\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u200d6.<\/strong> Add your Vercel website\u2019s domain by clicking the \u201cNew website\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13379 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Competitor_PIC_HPV-EVercel-website.png\" alt=\"Add your Vercel website\u2019s\" width=\"1760\" height=\"1002\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u200d7.<\/strong> Type in your URL and press the \u201cSave\u201d button in the \u201cAdd a new website\u201d section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13380 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Competitor_PIC_TYPO-EeAAdd-a-new-websitee.png\" alt=\"Add a new website\" width=\"1760\" height=\"893\" \/>\u200d<\/p>\n<p><strong>8.<\/strong> Build your conversion-ready popup by going to your dashboard and selecting the \u201cNew Campaign\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13381 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Competitor_PIC_TYPO-Ecampaign-quickly.png\" alt=\"New Campaign\" width=\"1760\" height=\"893\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u200d9.<\/strong> Develop your popup campaign and customize it as much as you like. Next, click the \u201cPublish\u201d button on the left-hand panel when done.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13382 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Competitor_PIC_HPV-EPublish.png\" alt=\"popup campaign\" width=\"1760\" height=\"1002\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u200d10.<\/strong> Then, you will see a modal showing your popup is published successfully.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Competitor_PIC_HPV-Ehowing-your-popup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1760\" height=\"1002\" \/><\/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 a versatile solution for creating popups. Here&#8217;s how you can create a popup using Picreel:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/signup\/\">Sign up for a Picreel account<\/a>\u00a0and 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-13384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PP_PIC_2Campaigns.png\" alt=\"Campaigns\" 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-13385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/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-13386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PP_PIC_TYPO-W-customize-it-according.png\" alt=\"customize it according\" 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-13387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PP_PIC_2-personalize-targeting.png\" alt=\"personalize targeting\" width=\"1313\" height=\"580\" \/><\/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=_WrOrPAVVANBK1mq\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Embedding Picreel HTML Code Inside Vercel<\/h3>\n<p>To embed a Picreel popup on your Vercel website, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Navigate to Picreel campaigns and click &#8220;<strong>View Code.<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PP_PIC_5-saving-se-1.png\" alt=\"saving se\" width=\"1600\" height=\"804\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Copy the code.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Log in to Vercel, choose any\u00a0<strong>template<\/strong>\u00a0for the page you want your popup to appear in and go to \u201c<strong>Vercel<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>HTML Starter templates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13389 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picreel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Competitor_PIC_HPV-EVercel-HTML.png\" alt=\"Vercel\u00a0HTML Starter templates\" width=\"1377\" height=\"1046\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> You can choose where you want your popup displayed, click the space for &#8220;<strong>HTML Code,<\/strong>&#8221; and paste the code.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Save the changes<\/strong>\u00a0and publish the page.<\/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>Although Popupsmart offers a simple and efficient way to create popups in Vercel,\u00a0<strong>Picreel<\/strong>\u00a0remains the superior choice for businesses seeking more robust functionality. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Advanced Features<\/strong>: Picreel includes A\/B testing, exit-intent technology, and more advanced analytics, allowing businesses to optimize their campaigns for better performance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deeper Integrations<\/strong>: Picreel integrates seamlessly with popular CRMs and marketing tools, giving businesses a more cohesive marketing strategy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comprehensive Analytics<\/strong>: Picreel\u2019s detailed analytics provide heatmaps, user behavior tracking, and real-time reporting, making it easier to measure the success of your popups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For businesses focused on maximizing conversions and engagement, I feel\u00a0<strong>Picreel<\/strong>\u00a0offers a more complete set of tools, making it the better long-term option.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Integrating popups into your Vercel-hosted website is a great way to engage visitors and boost conversions. While Vercel does not offer built-in popups, third-party tools like\u00a0Popupsmart\u00a0provide an easy and powerful solution. In this guide, I\u2019ll show you how to create a popup in Vercel using a\u00a0Popupsmart\u00a0extension as well as specialized popup tools like\u00a0Picreel. 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