What Is a Floating Popup?

Q: What Is a Floating Popup?

A floating popup is a capture form that remains visible while users browse your site, often used to collect emails or highlight promotions. Click to learn how it works in Gleam. A floating popup is a type of website overlay that stays visible as users scroll. Unlike static forms, it "floats" on the page, drawing attention without blocking content entirely. In Gleam, floating popups can be designed and styled within the Capture Setup Overview and customised to fit your brand. They’re most often used to collect email signups, promote offers, or highlight seasonal campaigns.

Published on September 10, 2025

A floating popup is a type of website overlay that stays visible as users scroll. Unlike static forms, it "floats" on the page, drawing attention without blocking content entirely.

In Gleam, floating popups can be designed and styled within the Capture Setup Overview and customised to fit your brand. They’re most often used to collect email signups, promote offers, or highlight seasonal campaigns.

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A full screen overlay is a popup that covers the entire screen to highlight promotions, collect leads, or engage users. Click to learn how it works with Gleam.