What are triggers and how do I customize them?

What are triggers?

Triggers control when your users are shown install prompts.

They keep a watch for actions taken by your customers (like a click, scroll, or time spent on the page) and allow you to decide when to show install pop-ups.

This gives you full control over how subtle or aggressive your install strategy should be — optimising for conversions without disrupting the user experience.

Available Trigger Types

You can configure the following trigger types in the Install Popups → Triggers tab:

1. On Page View

Show the install popup when a visitor loads a specific page on your store.

• Ideal for targeting key pages (like homepage, product, or collection)
• Works well with Mini or Enhanced Info Bars

📌 Example:

Show the Install Modal only when someone views a product page.

2. On Click

Trigger the install prompt only when a specific element is clicked.

• Allows for contextual installs (e.g., clicking a banner, button, or CTA)
• Requires you to define the CSS selector for the clickable element

📌 Example:

Show the install popup when someone clicks the "Download App" button in your homepage banner.

3. Installable Link 🆕

Create a unique install link to use across your marketing channels.

• When clicked, it takes the user to your store and immediately shows the install popup
• Works great in Instagram bios, WhatsApp messages, emails, and ads

📌 Example:

Use the link in your Instagram profile — users clicking it will instantly get the install prompt.

4. Installable Icon (Floating Widget) 🆕

Display a small floating icon (usually bottom-right) across your website.

• When tapped, it triggers the install popup manually
• Always visible for maximum control and flexibility

📌 Example:

A floating "Install App" icon appears while users browse — they can click anytime to install.

5. Timeout (Show After X Days) ⏱️

Controls how frequently the install popup is shown to the same user.

• Prevents repeated prompts for returning users
• Helps avoid popup fatigue and maintain a smooth user experience

📌 Example:

Set the modal to appear only once every 7 days for the same visitor.

🛠️ How to Configure Triggers

1. Go to the Install Popups section in your app dashboard.

2. Open the Triggers tab.

   Enable or disable any of the following:

   • On Page View
   • On Click
   • Installable Link (auto-generated)
   • Installable Icon (floating button)
   • Timeout (set X days between appearances)
3. For On Click triggers, specify the CSS selector of the clickable element.
4. For Timeout, enter how many days must pass before the popup is shown again.
5. Click Save to apply your settings.

Tips

• Use On Click on high-intent buttons like “Download Now” or “Claim Offer”
• Combine On Page View with Timeout to target specific sections without overexposing users
• Add the Install Link in your Instagram bio, email signatures, and campaigns
• Use the Installable Icon as a passive install entry point that never interrupts the flow

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AmpifyMe team 💙