Delayed promo pop-up increases user engagement and conversion rates

Discover how delaying a promotional pop-up by 60 seconds led to a 21% increase in conversions and enhanced user engagement.

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Lift change

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Variation

If we delay the promo pop-up until a user has spent 1 minute on the page, then conversion rates will increase because users can build purchase intent without an immediate interruption.

What We Changed

  • Delayed the promotional pop-up to appear after 60 seconds on the page.
  • Reduced early interruptions to user browsing.

Detailed breakdown

Conversion Rate

+21%

Add-to-Cart Rate

+13%

Abandoned Cart Rate

-9%

Revenue per Visitor

+16%

Key Learnings

  • Delayed prompts allow users to engage more deeply before being interrupted.
  • Users are more receptive to offers after they have spent time on the page.
  • Reducing early interruptions improved overall purchase behavior.
  • Timing of engagement is crucial to conversion success.