Website Pop-Up Basics: Types, Examples and Ideas to Use
Pop-ups are widely utilized across various websites for diverse purposes. However, if used incorrectly or excessively, they can harm the browsing experience and even increase bounce rates. This article explains what website pop-ups are, why website owners employ pop-ups even if they are not what users want to see, what sets them apart from other web design elements, and how to balance their effectiveness in capturing user attention and respecting their browsing experience. I’ll be making illustrations for different types of pop-ups using Crocoblock’s JetPopup plugin, as it provides flawless integration with the Gutenberg editor, includes multiple templates, and requires no previous training. Table of ContentsWhat Is a Pop-Up?Web pop-ups are graphical elements of the user interface that appear on top of the current page and are often triggered automatically without the user’s…