Grow email list and encourage making a first purchase

A welcome offer popup helps you grow your list and drive first purchases — all in one step.

  • 69%

    of top signup forms use discounts

  • 69%

    of top signup forms use discounts

  • 17%

    of top performers offer freebies

  • 17%

    of top performers offer freebies

  • 3%

    use exclusive content as a signup incentive

  • 3%

    use exclusive content as a signup incentive

  • top 1%

    of performers

    combine content with early access

  • top 1%

    of performers

    combine content with early access

  • 69%

    of top signup forms use discounts

  • 3%

    use exclusive content as a signup incentive

  • 17%

    of top performers offer freebies

  • top 1%

    of performers

    combine content with early access

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Capture attention before it’s gone

A welcome offer popup helps capture attention early and encourages opt-ins before users get distracted. It builds your email list while offering something of value right away — whether that’s exclusive content, early access, or a discount.

Turn passive visitors into subscribers

Show the offer while people are still browsing. Give them a clear reason to sign up — and they’re much more likely to do it before they leave. At this stage, even a small incentive can be enough to turn a visit into a contact.

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Grow a list with high-intent opt-ins

A welcome offer popup helps attract people who respond to your offer and are more likely to engage later. By focusing on early interaction, you build a list that’s easier to activate through email and more likely to convert over time.

Key features

Key features

  • Clear welcome offer

    Game component

    Start with a simple welcome headline and a short explanation of what the user gets. Keep it easy to read and on-brand, so the pop-up feels like a natural part of your site.

    Use game-like popups people instantly recognize — spin the wheel, scratch cards, memory matching, treasure hunts, slot machines, pick-a-gift, or seasonal ones.

  • Incentive

    Incentive offer

    Focus on one main action — usually just an email field and a button. Add a clear reason to sign up, like a discount or small perk. The easier it feels, the more people will complete it.

    Offer clear rewards — discounts, free shipping, or exclusive perks — in exchange for email. Well-structured incentives motivate signups while allowing you to control margins.

  • Small details

    Conversion-focused flow

    Add a few simple elements that make people feel comfortable — a short reassurance, a visible close button, and consent checkboxes. These small things help reduce hesitation and make the decision easier.

    Guide users from interaction to signup with a simple flow: game, email capture, strong call-to-action, and optional countdown timers to create urgency.

  • Clear welcome offer

    Start with a simple welcome headline and a short explanation of what the user gets. Keep it easy to read and on-brand, so the pop-up feels like a natural part of your site.

  • Incentive

    Focus on one main action — usually just an email field and a button. Add a clear reason to sign up, like a discount or small perk. The easier it feels, the more people will complete it.

  • Small details

    Add a few simple elements that make people feel comfortable — a short reassurance, a visible close button, and consent checkboxes. These small things help reduce hesitation and make the decision easier.

When to use for better results

When to use for better results

  • First-time visits

    Convert first-time visitors

    Best for first-time visitors landing on your homepage or high-traffic entry pages. Trigger it after a short delay (10-15 seconds) to avoid overwhelming the user right away.

    Turn first visits into signups or first purchases by offering an engaging reward upfront. This helps you capture attention early and build your list before users leave without taking action.

  • Match the offer

    Recover exiting visitors

    The offer should feel relevant to your audience. It can be a discount, early access, helpful content, or a small bonus — as long as it makes sense in your context and gives people a clear reason to sign up.

    Stop visitors right before they leave with a timely offer or discount. Exit-intent gamified popups give users a reason to stay, helping you capture leads and recover lost conversions.

  • Focus on behavior

    Drive seasonal campaigns

    You can combine targeting conditions like ‘new visitor’ + ‘time on page’ to make the pop-up feel well-timed, not pushy.

    Highlight limited-time offers during peak periods with interactive experiences that stand out. Gamified popups help increase engagement and drive more immediate sales during high-traffic campaigns.

  • First-time visits

    Best for first-time visitors landing on your homepage or high-traffic entry pages. Trigger it after a short delay (10-15 seconds) to avoid overwhelming the user right away.

  • Match the offer

    The offer should feel relevant to your audience. It can be a discount, early access, helpful content, or a small bonus — as long as it makes sense in your context and gives people a clear reason to sign up.

  • Focus on behavior

    You can combine targeting conditions like ‘new visitor’ + ‘time on page’ to make the pop-up feel well-timed, not pushy.

Connects with any of your tools

Connects with any of your tools

and more than 20+ tools to integrate

How to create

How to create

Claspo - Inspire with Video Widgets
Claspo - Inspire with Video Widgets

Convert more with proven CRO tactics

Convert more with proven CRO tactics

Convert more with proven CRO tactics

See how much revenue your current popups are leaving on the table. Get started in minutes and see results right after.

See how much revenue your current popups are leaving on the table. Get started in minutes and see results right after.

Frequently asked questions on welcome popups

Frequently asked questions on welcome popups

Yes, welcome popups are highly effective because they serve as a strategic first impression, instantly guiding new visitors toward meaningful interaction. By presenting a well-crafted design and a clear value proposition the moment someone lands, you transform a brief visit into a high-intent engagement.

The first few seconds on a website are crucial. Visitors make snap judgments that determine whether they stay or leave. A strategically timed welcome popup can interrupt that bounce with a relevant, compelling popup welcome message.

Psychologically, presenting a lead magnet (like a discount or freebie) builds instant reciprocity. From a UX design angle, a welcome popup helps guide the visitor journey, subtly steering users toward conversion paths.

First, try opening your site in Incognito mode or clearing your browser cache — since most welcome popups are set to “new visitors only,” your browser might already recognize you as a returning user. If it’s still not showing:

  • Check display rules: Ensure your targeting rules (like “New visitors”) and device settings match how you are currently browsing.

  • Verify triggers: If you’ve set a 10-second delay or 50% scroll depth, the popup won't appear until those specific actions are met.

  • Review frequency caps: Your “anti-fatigue” rules (like a session cap or 7-day cooldown) might be hiding the popup if you’ve recently dismissed it.

  • Confirm status: Make sure the welcome popup is fully published, and the Claspo script is correctly embedded in your website's HTML.

Didn’t help? Contact support — we’ll help you out.

We built Claspo to make it aware of other elements on your page and ensure a clean user experience. To prevent visual clutter and “popup fatigue,” we use two built-in features:

  • Annoyance safeguard: This feature intelligently queues your popups. Instead of hitting a visitor with a promo banner, a lead-gen popup, and a feedback form all at once, Claspo displays them in sequence. By default, we use a Silent interval (typically 3 minutes) between popups so your visitors aren't overwhelmed.

  • Overlap protection: This ensures that two floating popups never stack on top of each other. If multiple popups are triggered simultaneously, Claspo automatically decides whether to show the new one after a delay, place it under the current one, or suppress it entirely to keep your interface clean.

The Claspo script is built to work seamlessly alongside other third-party scripts and plugins. If you ever notice a rare conflict with another tool, our support team is available to help you resolve it.