MailerLite: Create and configure a signup popup

Metics Media·Dec 2024

Demo summary

Demonstrates selecting a popup template, customizing the design and form fields, and setting display triggers like time delay or exit intent.

Step-by-step

Go to Popups and click Create
Enter a name for the form and click Save and continue
Select the subscriber group to which new contacts will be added
Choose a template from the library
Select the popup type (center, bottom, or full screen) in the editor
Click the pen icon on the form to edit button text and fields
Customize the Success message that appears after submission
Set the display triggers such as time delay, scroll percentage, or exit intent
Click Save changes

Options

Change the popup position to bottom bar or full screen
Change the sidebar background image
Add additional fields like last name or phone number
Remove social media icons using the trash icon
Set triggers for 50% scroll or exit intent

Watch out for

You must select a subscriber group before proceeding to the template selection

Tips

Ensure you enter your actual social media links if you choose to keep the social icons visible
Customize the success message to provide a better user experience after they click submit

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