Pop-Up Graphics

Is it a legitimate/acceptable way of informing visitors?

[t34WRJ]

Heya

We currently know that many visitors to our website are from the United States, but this is a fact not reflected in our sales.

Having trawled through WebmasterWorld I have come to the conclusion that I need, somehow, to point it out to our 'trans-atlantic friends' that we are very happy to sell them our goods - or words to that effect. One idea of doing this involved creating a pop-up up that says something along the lines of 'US Credit Cards Accepted'. However, both my head and heart disagree with this. I have thought how many times pop-up windows have put me off a website!

Any ideas?

Cheers

James

[jim_w]

Bloomberg I think reported that 20% of the internet users already have a pop-up blocker. Next year, so will IE. You will have to re-do it then for sure. I don't think it is time well spent. Maybe a JavaScript ticker or something?

[edit]typos. too much coffee and not enough sleep recovering from FL[/edit]

[t34WRJ]

jim_w

I think you're right about the pop-ups. They annoy me considerably and I have a pop-up blocker which is one of those software tools that I wouldn't be without. 20% have a pop-up blocker now? Well, as soon as one is integrated into IE, that percentage will rocket.

A javascript ticker's a good idea, though it would have to stand out. Any other suggestions?

Cheers

James

[jim_w]

Not really. Maybe a banner with a waving US flag and animated letters? We are a patriotic bunch you know ;-))

[t34WRJ]

jim_w

I had gathered that!

Flags will be better than text I think. Hopefully when the Americans see their lovely stars and stripes they just won't be able to help themselves from getting out their credit card!

Cheers

James

[Hawkgirl]

Well, you could put that message somewhere eye-catching on the site without the pop-up ... I'd try that first, before I messed around with pop-ups.

[t34WRJ]

hawkgirl

I think that pop-ups must be a last resort. Rather than text, which has a habit of disappearing into background, I like the idea of litte flag graphics.

Cheers

James

[Fruit and Veg]

Maybe include pricing in Dollars (or just a basic conversion) and mention the shipping costs upfront (that's if there is shipping).

You could create a whole 'US Special Deal click here' page, just to drive your US traffic to it and make your site appear to be 'Momma's Apple Pie Friendly'.