Grow your Substack subscription base with a customisable popup that captures visitor attention and drives newsletter signups.
Grow your Substack subscription base with a customisable popup that captures visitor attention and drives newsletter signups.
This template makes it easy to add a branded popup to your site that encourages readers to join your Substack newsletter, ensuring you expand your reach and strengthen your audience.
A well-placed subscription popup is one of the most effective ways to turn casual visitors into engaged subscribers. Whether you’re building a free Substack or offering paid subscriptions, this tool helps you highlight your value and grow your community.
By targeting your visitors with a clear call to action, you can promote your content directly on-site, reduce drop-offs, and increase the number of paid subscribers or free signups. For Substack writers, this is an essential way to showcase your work and turn readers into long-term supporters.
Boost conversions by promoting your Substack newsletter popup alongside social media posts. Drive users from Twitter, Instagram, or other platforms to your site, then capture them with a seamless signup flow.
To create a Substack newsletter, sign up at Substack.com, set your publication name, and publish your first post. Customize your About page to attract subscribers. Start building your audience with a compelling Substack newsletter.
Promote your Substack by sharing content snippets on platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Tailor your posts to each platform's audience and include a clear call-to-action linking to your newsletter.
Giveaways incentivize subscriptions by offering rewards for signing up. They can rapidly increase your Substack's visibility and attract a broader audience. Leverage giveaways to expand your newsletter's reach effectively.
Customise Your Design
Edit the size, text, images, and colours of your popup to match your brand. You can also choose from different Layouts & Variations.
➡ Learn How to Customise Your Capture’s Design
Set Behavioural Rules & Triggers
Use Gleam’s Behavioural Rules to display your popup at the right time—for example, after a few seconds on site or when a user shows exit intent.
➡ Check Out Gleam’s Behaviour Rules
Connect Email Integrations
Ensure all signups are added directly to your email provider or Substack workflow for smooth delivery of your newsletter.
➡ Learn How to Connect Your Email Provider
Install Your Capture
Add the popup to your website with a single line of JavaScript and start capturing new Substack subscriptions immediately.
➡ Learn How to Install Your Capture
Grow your Substack subscription base with a customisable popup that captures visitor attention and drives newsletter signups.