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      Opt-in Tools - Getting Started

      Learn more about the meaning of the opt-in tool, and about using Recart’s various opt-in tools to collect as many subscribers as you can

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      What is an Opt-in Tool?

      In order to receive messages from Recart, your visitors have to subscribe to your list. Subscribing to a list is possible with the help of the Opt-in tools that appear on your store. Once the customers are on you list, Recart will be able to send them automated messages so you can easily start a conversation with them.

      Recart Opt-in Tools

      Recart has five types of Opt-in Tools:

      1. Popups
      2. OneClick Popup
      3. Landing Pages
      4. Embedded Forms
      5. SMS Keywords

      You will see a list of your Opt-in Tools on the Opt-in Tools Page.

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      Understanding Your Opt-In Tools Statistics

      Opt-in Stats Banner-1The Opt-In Tools Stats provides key performance metrics to help you track how well your popups and forms are converting visitors. The statistics displayed reflect data from the previous 30 days, including today, ensuring you have up-to-date insights on your opt-in performance. 

      • Impressions – The total number of times your opt-in popup or form was displayed to visitors.
      • Email Opt-In Rate (Avg.) – The percentage of visitors who entered their email after seeing the opt-in popup.
      • Email Opt-Ins – The total number of email addresses collected through opt-in tools.
      • SMS Opt-In Rate (Avg.) – The percentage of visitors who provided their phone number for SMS marketing.
      • SMS Opt-Ins – The total number of phone numbers collected through opt-in tools.
      • New SMS Subscriptions – The number of new phone numbers successfully subscribed to your SMS list.

      Managing Your Opt-In Tools


      • You can Rename, Duplicate, and change the status of an Opt-in Tool by clicking on the three dots next to it.
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      • You can filter for the Opt-in Tools by Type, Status, Channel, Device, and A/B testing.
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      General Styling for Opt-in Pop-ups

      The General Styling feature in the Opt-in Editor allows you to control the design of your opt-in popups in a streamlined way, saving approximately 15 minutes per setup!

      Where to Find General Styling?

      • Navigate to Layout & Styles in the Opt-in Editor.
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      • The General tab has been renamed “Settings” and is now located at the bottom of the left-hand menu.
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      • When you open the editor, you will land in the preview mode by default.

      How to Use General Styling

      • Styling can be edited via the right-side panel or directly using “Click to Edit.”
      • Overwrite Styling Per Step – If needed, you can override styles on individual steps.
      • Older Popups Do Not Auto-Update – Previously created popups will not automatically inherit General Styling.

      To Apply General Styling to Older Popups:
      • Identify overwritten styles in existing popups.
      • Convert them to General Styles from the Layout & Styles menu.

      Note: General Styling only affects visuals—content must still be edited within individual steps.

       

      Learn How to Create Each Opt-in Tool

      Each Opt-in Tool type has different editor views and instructions. You can learn more about the editors in the below separate articles. 👇

      1. General & OneClick Popus
      2. Landing Pages
      3. Embedded Forms
      4. SMS Keywords

      ✏️ Things to Note

      • You can create multiple Popups, Landing Pages, Embedded Forms, and SMS Keywords to run concurrently.

      • If you are running multiple Popups- make sure you set proper URL targeting under the Pages section in the popup editor so they don’t interfere.
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      • Set popups to remain hidden for the entire user session after they visit designated URLs

        • We’ve improved how page targeting rules are displayed and added support for copying and pasting values between popups. You can now easily duplicate targeting settings by copying values separated by commas from one popup to another, streamlining the setup process.

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      These opt-in tools will help you build a meaningful relationship with your customers and also will help you to keep a strong and loyal audience.

      The whole world is heading towards conversation-based communication, thus subscribers are getting more and more valuable. Can't wait to see your store prosper from these new opt-in tools. 🚀

       

      If you have any questions, requests, or comments, please don't hesitate to contact our customer support team, we are more than happy to help. 🤩