How to Create a Popup in Elementor

Introduction

Creating a popup in Elementor is a fantastic way to capture leads, promote special offers, or share important announcements with your website visitors. Elementor simplifies the process of creating stylish and functional popups without needing extensive coding knowledge. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of creating your own popup in Elementor.

Step 1: Install & Activate Elementor

Before you can start creating popups, ensure that you have the Elementor plugin installed and activated on your WordPress site.

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
3. Search for “Elementor.”
4. Click Install Now and then Activate.

You’ll need the Elementor Pro version for advanced popup features such as templates and more customization options.

Step 2: Access Elementor Popup Builder

Once Elementor is activated, follow these steps to access the popup builder:

1. From your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Templates.
2. Select Popups.
3. Click the ‘Add New’ button at the top.

This will take you to the Popup option in Elementor.

Step 3: Choose a Popup Template

Elementor offers a range of pre-designed Popup templates to choose from:

1. In the “Choose Your Popup Template” window, browse the available templates.
2. Select a template that meets your design criteria and click on Insert.

You can customize this template later as per your requirements.

Step 4: Customize Your Popup

Once the template is loaded, you’ll see Elementor’s editing panel:

1. Edit Text: Click on any text element to modify the content as you desire.
2. Change Images: Click on an image to replace it via the media library or upload a new one.
3. Adjust Background: To change the background color or image, click on the section, go to Style > Background and make your changes.

Step 4.1: Add Elements

You can also add new elements to your popup, like buttons, forms, or images:

1. Drag and drop widgets from the Elementor panel on the left into your popup’s design area.
2. Customize each widget’s settings according to your needs.

Step 5: Set Popup Settings

After customizing your popup, it’s time to adjust the settings:

1. Go to the lower left corner and click on the gear icon to access Popup Settings.
2. Under the “General” tab, you can change the Popup Name and Status (Publish or Draft).
3. Move to the “Settings” tab:

   • Set the Width, Height, and animations.
   • Configure the positioning and overlay settings.

Step 6: Configure Popup Display Conditions

To control when and where your popup will appear, you must set display conditions:

1. Click on the "Publish" button (in the bottom left).
2. A dialog box will appear asking you to add conditions.

   • Choose where you want the popup to show (e.g., All Pages, Specific Pages, or Posts).
   • Click "Next" after making your selections.

Step 7: Set Triggers for the Popup

Triggers determine how the popup will be activated:

1. In the next step, you can select triggers like:

   • On Page Load: Show after a defined time.
   • On Scroll: Show when a user scrolls to a certain percentage of the page.
   • On Click: Trigger the popup when a button is clicked.

2. Select your desired trigger options and click "Next."

Step 8: Add Advanced Rules

For further customization:

1. In the Advanced Rules section, you can specify rules such as:

   • Show the popup to logged-in users or first-time visitors.
   • Set a delay for when users can see the popup again.

2. After configuring your advanced rules, click "Save & Close."

Step 9: Preview and Publish Your Popup

Once you have set everything up:

1. Preview your popup by clicking on the eye icon in the bottom left.

   • Ensure that it looks and behaves the way you intended.

2. When satisfied, click on the green Publish button to make your popup live.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve successfully created a popup in Elementor. Popups can enhance your site’s engagement and conversion rates, so don’t hesitate to experiment with different designs and triggers. As you get comfortable, try creating different popups for various campaigns to maximize your website’s potential. Happy designing!