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Popup Cro

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  • 451 repo stars
  • Updated July 21, 2026
  • borghei/claude-skills

Popup CRO is a Claude skill that optimizes web and mobile popups (exit-intent, slide-in, banners, modals) for conversion using format selection, trigger engineering, targeting, frequency capping and A/B testing.

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Popup CRO is a conversion framework for on-site popups and modals covering format selection, trigger engineering, audience targeting, frequency capping, copy design and A/B testing. A developer or marketer uses it when adding or tuning lead-capture, promotional, announcement or feedback popups on web and mobile. It ships Python helpers for A/B test math, ROI estimation and strategy auditing, and it flags GDPR/CCPA and Google intrusive-interstitial constraints.

  • Format-selection matrix mapping goal to popup type and expected conversion rate
  • Trigger engineering with optimal time-delay, scroll-depth and exit-intent settings
  • Audience segmentation, frequency capping and A/B test framework for popups

Popup Cro by the numbers

  • 76 all-time installs (skills.sh)
  • Ranked #498 of 853 Sales & Marketing skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
  • Data as of Aug 5, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
At a glance

popup-cro capabilities & compatibility

Capabilities
pricing strategy · referral program · landing page cro
Use cases
marketing · copywriting
Pricing
Free
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What popup-cro says it does

Popup and modal optimization for conversion. Covers exit-intent, slide-ins, banners, timing optimization, frequency capping, audience targeting,
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| Time delay | 15-30 seconds | < 10s feels aggressive, > 60s misses visitors |
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Full-screen overlay | Major promotions, welcome mats | Very high | No (Google penalizes)
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What it does

Design and A/B-test exit-intent, slide-in and banner popups for lead capture, promotions and announcements without hurting UX.

Who is it for?

Lead-capture, promo and announcement popups where you need trigger, targeting and A/B-test discipline.

Skip if: Full pricing-page CRO or in-app paywall design.

When should I use this skill?

Adding, auditing or A/B-testing a popup, modal, slide-in or exit-intent offer.

What you get

A targeted popup strategy with the right format, trigger settings, suppression rules and an A/B test plan.

  • popup format and trigger strategy
  • audience targeting and suppression rules
  • A/B test plan

By the numbers

  • 7-format selection matrix
  • ships 3 Python scripts (A/B calculator, ROI estimator, strategy auditor)

Files

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Popup CRO

Production-grade popup optimization framework covering format selection, trigger engineering, audience targeting, frequency capping, copy design, compliance requirements, and structured A/B testing. Handles lead capture, promotional, announcement, and feedback popups across web and mobile.

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Table of Contents

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Initial Assessment

Required Context

QuestionWhy It Matters
What is the popup purpose? (lead capture, promotion, announcement, feedback)Determines format and trigger
What existing popups are running?Conflict resolution needed
What traffic sources? (paid, organic, direct)Targeting and trigger strategy
New vs returning visitor split?Personalization opportunity
Mobile vs desktop traffic split?Mobile compliance requirements
Current popup performance? (if exists)Baseline for optimization
Any compliance requirements? (GDPR, CCPA)Legal constraints on data capture

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Format Selection Matrix

FormatBest ForIntrusivenessMobile FriendlyConversion Rate
Center modalHigh-value offers, exit intentHighWith adaptation3-10%
Slide-in (corner)Newsletter, content offersLowYes1-5%
Top barAnnouncements, promotionsVery lowYes0.5-2%
Bottom barCookie consent, CTAsVery lowYes0.5-2%
Full-screen overlayMajor promotions, welcome matsVery highNo (Google penalizes)2-8%
Inline expansionContent upgrades within articlesVery lowYes2-7%
Exit-intent modalFinal capture attemptMediumDesktop only2-5%

Format Decision Tree

What is the goal?
├── Lead capture (email)
│   ├── Blog/content page → Slide-in (scroll trigger) or inline expansion
│   ├── Landing page → Exit-intent modal
│   └── Homepage → Time-delayed center modal
├── Promotion/discount
│   ├── E-commerce → Center modal (entry or timed)
│   └── SaaS → Top bar with countdown
├── Announcement
│   ├── New feature → Top bar (sticky)
│   └── Event/webinar → Slide-in or center modal
└── Feedback/survey
    └── Post-interaction → Slide-in (bottom corner)

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Trigger Engineering

Trigger Types and Use Cases

TriggerHow It WorksBest ForRisk
Exit intentMouse moves toward browser close/backLast-chance captureDesktop only
Time delayAppears after N secondsLow-commitment offersToo early = annoying
Scroll depthAppears at N% scrollContent-engaged visitorsMust calibrate to content length
Page countAppears after N page viewsMulti-visit engagementRequires cookie tracking
Click triggerUser clicks a specific elementLead magnets, CTAsRequires obvious trigger element
InactivityNo interaction for N secondsRe-engagementCan feel intrusive

Optimal Trigger Settings

TriggerSettingRationale
Time delay15-30 seconds< 10s feels aggressive, > 60s misses visitors
Scroll depth50-70%User has consumed enough content to be engaged
Page count2-3 pagesVisitor has shown interest beyond a single page
Exit intentMouse leaves viewportLast opportunity before they leave
Click triggerProminent CTA button or text linkExplicit user intent

Trigger Combinations

Layer triggers for better targeting:

CombinationWhen to Use
Scroll 50% + Time 20sEnsures both engagement and time on page
Page count 3 + Exit intentOnly show to visitors who have browsed multiple pages and are leaving
Click trigger + Email not capturedOnly show form to non-subscribers

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Audience Targeting

Segmentation Rules

SegmentPopup Strategy
New visitors (first visit)Welcome offer, newsletter signup, content upgrade
Returning visitors (2-5 visits)Deeper offer, free trial, demo request
Returning visitors (5+ visits)Direct CTA, consultation offer
Email subscribersNever show email capture popup
Existing customersFeature announcements, upgrade offers only
Paid traffic visitorsMessage-matched offer, no generic popup
Mobile visitorsNon-intrusive format only (slide-in or bottom bar)

Exclusion Rules

Always exclude these segments from popups:

  • Users who already converted (subscribed, signed up, purchased)
  • Users who dismissed the same popup in this session
  • Users who dismissed the same popup in the last 7 days
  • Users in the checkout or payment flow
  • Users on legal/compliance pages (privacy, terms)

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Frequency and Suppression Rules

Frequency Caps

RuleSettingRationale
Max popups per session1Multiple popups per visit destroys trust
Cooldown after dismissal7 days minimumRespect the user's "no"
Cooldown after close (X button)3-7 daysLess aggressive than dismissal
Max popups per month3-4More than this and users feel harassed
Post-conversion suppressionPermanent for that popup typeNever ask again once they converted

Suppression Priority

If multiple popups compete for the same user in the same session, use this priority:

PriorityPopup TypeWhy
1Cookie consent / legalRequired by law
2Exit intent (if triggered)Last chance, highest intent signal
3Time-delayed / scroll-triggeredPlanned engagement
4Announcement barLowest priority, always available

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Popup Copy Architecture

Anatomy of High-Converting Popup Copy

HEADLINE: What they get (benefit-focused, 6-10 words)
SUBHEADLINE: Why they should care (supporting detail, 1 sentence)
[FORM: Minimum fields]
[PRIMARY CTA: Action-oriented, 2-4 words]
[DECLINE TEXT: Respectful, neutral, 3-6 words]
[TRUST ELEMENT: Privacy or social proof, 1 line]

Copy Examples by Type

Newsletter Signup:

  • Headline: "Get Weekly Growth Tactics"
  • Subheadline: "Join 15,000 marketers who get our Tuesday newsletter"
  • CTA: "Subscribe"
  • Decline: "No thanks"
  • Trust: "Unsubscribe anytime. No spam."

Content Upgrade:

  • Headline: "Get the Full SEO Checklist"
  • Subheadline: "85 checks organized by priority. PDF download."
  • CTA: "Send Me the Checklist"
  • Decline: "I'll skip it"
  • Trust: "Free. No credit card required."

Exit Intent (E-commerce):

  • Headline: "Wait -- 15% Off Your First Order"
  • Subheadline: "Use code WELCOME15 at checkout"
  • CTA: "Claim My Discount"
  • Decline: "I'll pay full price"
  • Trust: "Valid for 24 hours"

Decline Text Rules

  • Never use shame language ("No, I don't want to save money")
  • Keep it neutral: "No thanks", "Maybe later", "Not now", "I'll skip it"
  • Font size should be readable (not tiny text designed to be missed)
  • Position clearly below or beside the CTA

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Strategy by Business Type

E-commerce

PopupTriggerOffer
Welcome discountEntry (new visitors, 5-second delay)10-15% off first order
Exit intentMouse exit on product/cart pageHigher discount or free shipping
Cart abandonmentReturn visit after cart abandonmentReminder + incentive
Post-purchaseThank you pageReferral offer or cross-sell

B2B SaaS

PopupTriggerOffer
Content upgradeScroll 50% on blog postRelated PDF, checklist, template
Demo requestPricing page exit intent"Talk to sales" with calendar link
NewsletterBlog, 3rd page viewWeekly insights email
Feature announcementLogin, existing usersNew feature with CTA to try it

Content / Media

PopupTriggerOffer
NewsletterScroll 60% on article"Get articles like this weekly"
Content gateAfter 3 free articlesSubscription or email for access
Social followScroll bottom of articleFollow on social platforms

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Mobile Popup Design

Google Intrusive Interstitials Policy

Google penalizes mobile pages that show intrusive interstitials. Avoid:

  • Full-screen popups that cover the main content
  • Popups that the user must dismiss before accessing content
  • Above-the-fold layouts where the popup pushes content below the fold

Mobile-Safe Formats

FormatMobile Safe?Notes
Bottom barYesSmall, non-blocking
Top barYesSmall, dismissable
Slide-in (small)YesCorner, < 30% of screen
Center modal (small)ConditionalOnly if easily dismissable and shown after engagement
Full-screen overlayNoPenalized by Google
Exit intentN/ANot available on mobile

Mobile Design Rules

  • Touch targets minimum 44x44px for close button and CTA
  • Close button (X) must be clearly visible and easily tappable
  • Popup must not cover more than 50% of the screen
  • Form inputs must trigger appropriate mobile keyboards
  • Test on actual mobile devices (not just responsive preview)

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Compliance Requirements

GDPR (EU)

  • Checkbox for consent (pre-checked is not valid consent)
  • Clear privacy policy link
  • State what you will do with their email
  • Easy unsubscribe in all subsequent emails
  • Data processing purpose must be specified

CCPA (California)

  • "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link if applicable
  • Privacy policy must be accessible
  • Users can request data deletion

CAN-SPAM (US)

  • Must honor unsubscribe requests within 10 business days
  • Must include physical address in emails
  • Subject lines cannot be deceptive

Cookie Consent (EU/UK)

  • Cookie consent banner takes priority over all other popups
  • Must not set non-essential cookies before consent
  • Must offer granular consent options

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Multi-Popup Conflict Resolution

Priority System

If your site runs multiple popups, implement these rules:

1. Legal popups first -- Cookie consent before any other popup 2. One popup per session -- After legal popup, only one marketing popup 3. Priority ranking -- Exit intent > Scroll-triggered > Time-delayed > Announcement bar 4. No stacking -- Never show two popups simultaneously 5. Queue system -- If multiple popups qualify, show highest priority and suppress the rest for this session

Implementation Rules

  • Maintain a global popup state manager
  • Each popup checks the state before rendering
  • Record which popups the user has seen, dismissed, or converted on
  • Share state across tabs if possible (localStorage)

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A/B Test Framework

High-Impact Tests

TestHypothesisMetric
Trigger timing (15s vs 30s vs scroll)Scroll trigger captures more engaged usersConversion rate + bounce rate
Offer type (discount vs content)Content offers attract higher-quality leadsConversion rate + lead quality
Copy variation (benefit vs urgency)Benefit-focused converts better long-termConversion rate
Format (modal vs slide-in)Slide-in has lower bounce impactConversion rate + bounce rate
Decline text (neutral vs shame-free)Neutral decline text maintains trustBrand sentiment + repeat visits

Test Rules

  • Run each test for minimum 1,000 impressions per variant
  • Track both popup conversion rate AND page-level metrics (bounce, time on page)
  • A popup that converts 10% but increases bounce by 20% is a net negative

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Metrics and Benchmarks

Key Metrics

MetricFormulaBenchmark
Popup conversion rateConversions / Impressions2-5% (good), 5-10% (excellent)
Popup view rateImpressions / Eligible page viewsDepends on trigger settings
Bounce rate impactBounce rate with popup - withoutShould be < 5% increase
Email quality scorePopup leads who engage / Total popup leads> 30% open subsequent emails
Revenue per popup leadRevenue from popup leads / Total popup leadsCompare to other lead sources

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Output Artifacts

ArtifactFormatDescription
Popup Strategy MapType x trigger x audience x frequency tableComplete popup inventory with conflict rules
Complete Copy SetPer-popup copyHeadline, subheadline, CTA, decline text, trust element
Mobile Adaptation GuidePer-format recommendationsMobile-safe formats, sizing, dismiss behavior
Compliance ChecklistPer-regulation requirementsGDPR, CCPA, CAN-SPAM, cookie consent
A/B Test PlanPrioritized tableHypotheses ranked by expected impact
Multi-Popup Priority MapPriority rankingConflict resolution rules for concurrent popups

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Tool Reference

1. popup_strategy_auditor.py

Audits existing popup configurations for compliance, frequency conflicts, targeting gaps, and mobile safety. Reads a JSON inventory of popups and flags issues against best practices.

python scripts/popup_strategy_auditor.py popups.json --format text
python scripts/popup_strategy_auditor.py popups.json --format json
FlagTypeDescription
popups.jsonpositionalPath to JSON file with popup inventory and rules
--formatoptionalOutput format: text (default) or json

2. popup_ab_test_calculator.py

Calculates statistical significance for popup A/B tests. Takes impressions and conversions for control and variant, computes conversion rates, relative lift, confidence level, and recommends whether to ship, continue testing, or abandon.

python scripts/popup_ab_test_calculator.py test.json --format text
python scripts/popup_ab_test_calculator.py test.json --format json
FlagTypeDescription
test.jsonpositionalPath to JSON file with A/B test data
--formatoptionalOutput format: text (default) or json

3. popup_roi_estimator.py

Estimates revenue impact of popup lead capture by modeling lead volume, conversion rates, and customer lifetime value. Compares popup-sourced leads against other channels.

python scripts/popup_roi_estimator.py roi_data.json --format text
python scripts/popup_roi_estimator.py roi_data.json --format json
FlagTypeDescription
roi_data.jsonpositionalPath to JSON file with popup performance and revenue data
--formatoptionalOutput format: text (default) or json

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Troubleshooting

ProblemLikely CauseResolution
Popup conversion rate below 2%Wrong trigger timing, weak offer, or poor copyTest scroll-triggered (50-70%) vs time-delayed; use benefit-focused headline; add countdown timer (lifts to 14.4% avg per 2026 benchmarks)
Bounce rate increases >5% after adding popupPopup fires too early or covers too much screen on mobileIncrease time delay to 15-30s or switch to scroll trigger; use slide-in format instead of center modal
Email list quality drops (low open rates from popup leads)Generic offer attracts low-intent subscribersSwitch to content upgrade offers specific to the page; add qualification question
Multiple popups fire in same sessionNo global popup state manager or priority system implementedImplement session-level state tracking via localStorage; enforce one-popup-per-session rule with priority ranking
Mobile popup triggers Google penaltyFull-screen overlay or popup covers content before engagementSwitch to bottom bar, slide-in (<30% screen), or inline expansion format; test with Google Mobile-Friendly Tool
Exit-intent not working on mobileExit-intent relies on mouse movement which does not exist on mobileUse scroll-up or inactivity trigger as mobile alternative; segment trigger rules by device type
Cookie consent popup conflicts with marketing popupNo priority system; both fire simultaneouslyLegal popups always take priority; queue marketing popup to fire only after consent is given

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Success Criteria

  • Popup conversion rate reaches 3-5% (good) or 5-10% (excellent) within 30 days of optimization
  • Bounce rate impact stays below 5% increase compared to no-popup baseline
  • Email lead quality maintains >30% open rate on subsequent emails from popup-sourced leads
  • Mobile popup compliance passes Google Mobile-Friendly Test with zero warnings
  • Frequency capping limits impressions to max 1 per session and 3-4 per month per user
  • Zero GDPR/CCPA compliance violations in popup consent flows
  • Gamified or countdown-enhanced popups reach 13%+ average conversion rate (2026 benchmark)

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Scope & Limitations

In scope: Popup and modal format selection, trigger engineering, audience targeting, frequency capping, copy architecture, mobile-safe design, multi-popup conflict resolution, compliance requirements (GDPR, CCPA, CAN-SPAM, cookie consent), and structured A/B testing for lead capture, promotional, announcement, and feedback popups.

Out of scope: Form field-level optimization within popups (use form-cro), page-level conversion optimization around the popup (use page-cro), in-app onboarding modals and tooltips (use onboarding-cro), registration flows triggered by popups (use signup-flow-cro). Scripts operate on local data only -- no integrations with popup platforms (OptinMonster, Wisepops, etc.) or analytics tools.

Limitations: Conversion benchmarks are aggregate industry averages from 2025-2026 studies (Popupsmart 10K+ campaigns, Wisepops 1B+ displays) and vary significantly by industry, traffic source, and offer type. Exit-intent detection is desktop-only; mobile alternatives (scroll-up, inactivity) have different performance characteristics. Google intrusive interstitial penalties apply to mobile search traffic specifically -- direct/paid traffic is less affected.

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Integration Points

  • form-cro -- Popup form fields should follow form-cro field reduction and validation standards
  • page-cro -- Page conversion should be optimized before layering popups; popup performance depends on page quality
  • signup-flow-cro -- Popup-to-signup handoff should maintain context and pre-fill captured email
  • paywall-upgrade-cro -- In-app upgrade modals share frequency capping and UX principles with marketing popups
  • onboarding-cro -- Product onboarding tooltips and modals should use separate state management from marketing popups
  • referral-program -- Post-purchase or post-conversion popups can trigger referral program prompts

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Related Skills

  • form-cro -- Use when the form inside the popup needs field-level optimization (field count, validation, layout).
  • page-cro -- Use when the page surrounding the popup needs conversion optimization. Fix the page first, then add popups.
  • onboarding-cro -- Use when popups/modals are part of in-app onboarding (tooltips, checklists, feature tours).
  • signup-flow-cro -- Use when the popup leads into a registration flow that needs optimization.

Related skills

FAQ

What popup format converts best for lead capture?

Per the format matrix, exit-intent modals on landing pages and scroll-triggered slide-ins or inline expansions on content pages; full-screen overlays are avoided on mobile because Google penalizes them.

When should a time-delay popup fire?

The skill recommends 15-30 seconds: under 10s feels aggressive and over 60s misses visitors.

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