{"id":2910,"date":"2016-11-15T14:53:05","date_gmt":"2016-11-15T13:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ice-dev.com\/non-classifiee\/how-to-block-interstitials-or-other-pop-ups-modals-colorboxes-pop-ins-that-make-our-lives-miserable\/"},"modified":"2016-11-15T14:53:05","modified_gmt":"2016-11-15T13:53:05","slug":"how-to-block-interstitials-or-other-pop-ups-modals-colorboxes-pop-ins-that-make-our-lives-miserable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ice-dev.com\/en\/how-to-do\/how-to-block-interstitials-or-other-pop-ups-modals-colorboxes-pop-ins-that-make-our-lives-miserable\/","title":{"rendered":"How to block interstitials or other pop-ups, modals, colorboxes, pop-ins that make our lives miserable?"},"content":{"rendered":"

You’ve undoubtedly come across one of those sites that, while you haven’t asked for anything, suddenly throws a window at you inside the site, most often to ask you to sign up for their newsletter.
\nSome call these interstitials, others call them modals, colorboxes, pop-ins, or pop-ups, whatever their name, we only want one thing: TO PUT AN END TO IT!!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Undesirable PopUp on http:\/\/wpscouts.com\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

An unfortunately increasing practice…<\/h2>\n

There’s a significant increase in sites using this system to encourage visitors to sign up for their newsletter or to highlight a piece of news, for example.
\nSome will tell you, yes, but since I implemented this system, my newsletter sign-ups have significantly increased. OK… But otherwise, how many closed the site after being interrupted in their navigation?<\/p>\n

The proper use of interstitials\/colorbox\/pop-ins or pop-ups, a bit of UX, please!<\/h2>\n

In itself, there’s no contraindication to using this pop-up window system within a site, as long as they appear after an action by the user<\/strong> (such as clicking a button).
\nBut making a window appear unexpectedly is shooting yourself in the foot!<\/p>\n

Ask yourself a few questions:<\/strong>
\nHave you thought about the person who is already subscribed to the newsletter ? Why bother them with this every time they return to your site ?
\nDo you think people came here to sign up for your newsletter ?<\/p>\n

The undesirable colorbox IRL ( = in real, real life)<\/h2>\n

Would you find it natural for a clothing store you’re entering for the first time to approach you with: “Hello, do you want a loyalty card?” ?
\nWouldn’t you find it more normal for them to serve you with: “Hello, can I help you, are you looking for something specific ?” ?<\/p>\n

How to get rid of these pests ?<\/h2>\n

While waiting for Google to find a way to penalize sites that use these kinds of tactics, there’s a solution for Chrome or Firefox users.<\/p>\n

It’s called AdGuard AdBlocker<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

How this interstitial blocker works<\/h3>\n

You’re reading a very interesting article when suddenly, you’re assaulted by a pop-up: “Sign up for the newsletter, you’ll see, it’s super cool!! Trust me… Believe me… Spam isn’t our thing.”<\/p>\n

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AdGuard allows you to select the colorbox display area and poof it disappears forever!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Download Adguard: the pop-up blocker<\/h3>\n