Top lightbox plug-ins for WordPress
When you need a lightbox for your WordPress website, you’ve got options. But first, you need to know what a lightbox is.
A lightbox is a window overlay web feature that covers part of the screen — similar to a popup. The main difference between a popup window and a lightbox is that the lightbox will dim and blur the background so that only the content in the box is clear and visible.
Businesses use lightboxes for a variety of reasons. They can help companies grow their email lists or provide offers to customers. And if you visit the website of an alcohol distributor, a lightbox might first ask you to confirm your age.
Adding a lightbox to your website isn’t a complicated process, and there are many plug-ins you can use to help you do it. Here are the five best lightbox for WordPress plug-ins that you can test out on your website.
1. Jotform
Jotform is a form creation tool that allows you to collect feedback and organize data. With Jotform tools, you can develop a lightbox for your website. Use this guide to create, customize, and embed a lightbox on your website. You’ll quickly see that you don’t need to be a coding genius to create your desired form and add it to your site.
Creating a lightbox on your website is even easier if you already have the Jotform WordPress plug-in. In this case, creating a lightbox is as simple as using the plug-in to create a form and then choosing to display it as a lightbox. With more than 25 million users, Jotform offers a free Starter plan and four paid plans, starting with the Bronze plan for $34 per month.
2. OptinMonster
OptinMonster provides lead generation for a variety of online businesses. Along with lightboxes, this plug-in allows you to create floating bars, gamified wheels, geolocation targeting, and a variety of other website features. And it’s pretty popular — more than 1.2 million websites use OptinMonster to create forms and engage users.
The most basic plan for this plug-in starts at $12 per month (billed annually) and lets you create lightboxes for one site that will show up on 2,500 pages per month. You can also opt for the Growth level (starting at $75 per month, billed annually) which allows you to create lightboxes for up to five websites and 100,000 pages per month.
3. Thrive Themes
The goal of Thrive Themes is to help website managers grow their audiences by collecting email addresses and other valuable contact information from potential customers. This information allows you to gain deeper insights into the people buying your products. You can also target specific audiences with offers that are tailored to them.
The plug-in costs $299 for the first year and renews at $599 per year. This option gives you access to nine different themes, a theme builder, and unlimited support. Customers can also install this plug-in on five websites. Thrive Themes currently boasts more than 200,000 users.
4. Imagely
Imagely has over 32 million downloads, making it one of the most popular photo gallery plug-ins for WordPress. While it’s primarily a photo tool, this app does make it possible to create lightboxes.
Along with creating lightboxes, you can use the plug-in to protect your images, create coupons, and accept payments through PayPal. These features make it a great resource for a photographer who sells their photos and photography services.
The starter level (for one website) is $69 for the first year (and $139 a year thereafter). The Pro package starts at $139.50 for the first year ($279 annually after the first year) and comes with more than 84 theme designs and the ability to create lightboxes on five websites. There’s also a Lifetime level for a one-time fee of $349.
5. SeedProd
This app is more than just a lightbox for WordPress plug-in. SeedProd allows you to create an entire website without learning how to code. More than 1 million professionals use SeedProd to develop their web pages and attract customers. Along with building landing pages and optimizing your content for SEO, you can also create lightboxes to capture leads.
The basic level of SeedProd starts at $39.50 for the first year for one site. However, there are additional levels that give you more access. The Elite level is $239.60 for the first year and covers 100 sites.
The best plug-in for your business
As you research different WordPress lightbox plug-in options, make sure you’re choosing tools that can support all your website needs. Instead of downloading several niche plug-ins, you can find a few quality tools that support your online goals.
Jotform is a great resource for form building, content management, and marketing for your business. Learn more about how Jotform’s tools can help you.
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