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ATTENTION: Exit Popups NOT the same with Firefox Update

by jguy1
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I updated Firefox to 4.0.1 and I've noticed the new FF update displays my exit popups differently than what it did in the past.

The classic two options most javascript exit popups such as the "Exit Rescue" - given out for free in the WF gave the visitor was "continue" and "cancel"...

the firefox browser overrides what the exit popup is programed to display and now displays "Leave Page" and "stay on page".

This issue is not just with "Exit Rescue" (which by the way is a great free plugin a member is offering here on the WF)...even one of the more popular plugin called "exit splash" interacts the same with firefox 4.0.1.

Now, I'm pretty sure it is the update to firefox. If someone thinks otherwise, please let me know what you think it is.

but...to me, and I would think to other webmasters as well, this is something we need to work around because not only is the visitor given different options (leave page/stay on page) - but our entire message of "WAIT....don't leave! I have a special offer yata yata" is not even displaying...

warriors... I ask for your input!
#attention #exit #firefox #popups #update
  • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
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    I'm waiting impatiently for Firefox 5.0.1. which I'm hoping will block them altogether. :p
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  • Profile picture of the author Alastair McDermott
    Exit popups, one of the worst patterns IM has inflicted upon the web.

    Misleading exit popups have brough us to this, and I say good on Firefox for addressing it.
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  • Profile picture of the author omk
    Wow, I have mixed feelings about this. Exit pops, if used wisely on your site can really make a difference. The only problem is so many bozos, spammers and the like use it for evil, LOL
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    • Profile picture of the author jguy1
      The only reason I use them is to force the cookie into the visitors computer because when they go to leave...the popup is activated and the affiliate landing page is then showing in the browser. Even if they x out of that page, I'll still get the sale if they go directly to the merchants website.

      Is there a way to get a cookie planted in the visitors comp by them just visiting my website and not clicking on any links to go to the product website?

      I agree about the exit pops, but...when I started using them - my income almost doubled - so money talks on this one for me.
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  • Profile picture of the author MrBusiness
    Hopefully an upcoming firefox update will aid to get rid of them all together, and give us more control over them. All we can do is wait..
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    • Profile picture of the author jguy1
      yes, I'm looking forward to a FF update too. but...

      Is there a way to force the cookie into the visitors computer that is OK for seo? Meaning - the visitor lands on a product review site does NOT click on any links to go to the actual product website (where the cookie is planted) but still gets a cookie...

      thanks everyone!
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      • Profile picture of the author Underground SEO
        Originally Posted by jguy1 View Post

        yes, I'm looking forward to a FF update too. but...

        Is there a way to force the cookie into the visitors computer that is OK for seo? Meaning - the visitor lands on a product review site does NOT click on any links to go to the actual product website (where the cookie is planted) but still gets a cookie...

        thanks everyone!
        you don't want to think about starting to do that, you can get into a lot of trouble believe me, search for "digital point cookie stuffing" on google - those guys were heading to jail last time I heard
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        • Profile picture of the author jguy1
          thanks. I thought cookie stuffing was numerous cookies being forced. that is a reply I was looking for...much appreciated.
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  • Profile picture of the author thebitbotdotcom
    I can stand exit popups, but popups (non exit with a twist) have been working beautifully for me lately. It is all in how they impose themselves on your visitors. It has to be done...well...gently...
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  • Profile picture of the author Barry Plaskow
    Like all things, exit popups can be useful if done properly. Let's face it, if your traffic is leaving, it's unlikely to return to your squeeze page, so no harm done.

    The biggest problem with exit popups is when they come up for people who are regular visitors.

    So, in short, it's NOT the tool that's the problem, it's how you use them.
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  • Profile picture of the author Coby
    I've noticed my exit pops were acting funny on some sites also...

    Never thought to attribute it to the FF update, but makes sense now...

    How can we counteract this? As a list builder exit pops are very important to me!
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    • Profile picture of the author jguy1
      Originally Posted by Coby View Post

      I've noticed my exit pops were acting funny on some sites also...

      Never thought to attribute it to the FF update, but makes sense now...

      How can we counteract this? As a list builder exit pops are very important to me!
      The problem relates to when the exit popup attempts to bring the visitor to a different page. The page should *will for me using the one I'm using* redirect to the desired URL behind the popup, but...the gray box which displays usually something like "****WAIT*****...etc.." is overrid by FF and FF will display a different message saying something like "this page is asking you to confirm that you want to leave....etc.." - giving you two options "leave page" and "stay on page"...

      if you are using exit pops to build a list then make sure the optin form is inside the actual exit pop and you shouldn't have an issue with your visitors being *stopped* by the FF update of overriding your display message.

      some exit pops work differently than others so this is general info here. the one I use is exit rescue which is given for free here in the forum..but..the more popular exit splash acts the same way with FF.

      it's all about the redirect now. if your call to action is on the page you are redirecting to - they may leave your "funnel" before being presented fully with your call to action.
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