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Do pop-up ads hurt websites more than they help?

Postby kat82 » 04 Oct 2025, 11:08

Pop-ups ad type are known for increasing sign-ups but also known for annoying users due to their behavior and style. Do you think they’re worth it having them on your website? Personally, I hate them and also can't add them on my site however much they are known to increase sign ups. How about you?
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Re: Do pop-up ads hurt websites more than they help?

Postby germainebull » 06 Oct 2025, 05:35

Pop-ups have the potential to increase sign-ups, but they can also be annoying to users, especially when they appear randomly or repeatedly. I’m also not a big fan of those pop-up ads.

But the truth is, the success of pop-ups depends on how they are used. With the right timing, engaging message, and respect for the user, they can have a positive impact without being annoying. Creativity and understanding visitor behavior are key.
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Re: Do pop-up ads hurt websites more than they help?

Postby Mika » 14 Jun 2026, 07:25

yes, if you already have traffic, your traffic will be gone.
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Re: Do pop-up ads hurt websites more than they help?

Postby mrki444 » Yesterday, 21:26

Mika wrote:yes, if you already have traffic, your traffic will be gone.


It don't have to. Pop up ads monetize webiste and keep it runing. Many sites have pop up ads and still works like faucets or porn sites.
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Re: Do pop-up ads hurt websites more than they help?

Postby Sam » Today, 03:58

For most sites, Popup ads would destroy the flow of the site. I think the exception, where Popups might be acceptable, is if there is a legitimate (and obvious) cost to running the service you are providing for free. For example, if you had an AI Job Cover letter checker, each check will cost you something. Offering it for free in exchange for a popup seems reasonable.
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Re: Do pop-up ads hurt websites more than they help?

Postby Mika » Today, 06:07

mrki444 wrote:
Mika wrote:yes, if you already have traffic, your traffic will be gone.


It don't have to. Pop up ads monetize webiste and keep it runing. Many sites have pop up ads and still works like faucets or porn sites.

It can work on porn sites, illegal download sites, faucets but I was mainly referring to mainstream sites.
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