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Complete guide to SalesPopups. Learn how to set up, customize, and optimize your social proof notifications to boost conversions.

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Getting Started

Quick Setup

Most users complete setup in under 5 minutes. No coding required!

What is SalesPopups?

SalesPopups is a social proof notification tool that displays real-time purchase notifications on your website. When someone buys from you through Stripe, we show a tasteful notification to other visitors, creating social proof that encourages more sales. It's like having a digital "waiting line" that shows your products are in demand.

Why Use Social Proof?

Increased Conversions

Studies show social proof can increase conversion rates by up to 35%

Builds Trust

Real purchase notifications show your business is legitimate and active

Reduces Hesitation

Seeing others buy removes the fear of being the first customer

Easy Setup

No coding skills required - just connect Stripe and add one script

Requirements

  • Active Stripe account with existing transactions
  • Website that allows custom HTML/JavaScript code
  • No coding skills required
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Stripe Setup

Secure & Private

We only request read-only access and never store sensitive data

Step 1: Create Stripe API Key

First, you need to create a restricted API key in your Stripe dashboard with only "Charges" read permissions.

How to Create Your API Key:

  1. 1

    Go to Stripe Dashboard

    Visit dashboard.stripe.com/apikeys/create

  2. 2

    Set Key Name

    Enter "SalesPopups" as the key name

  3. 3

    Set Permissions

    Select only "Charges" with "Read" permission (not Write)

  4. 4

    Create Key

    Click "Create key" and copy the generated API key

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Important Security Note

This restricted key can only read charge data - it cannot modify anything, access customer details, or perform any write operations. Your account remains completely secure.

What We Access:

  • • Transaction amounts and timestamps
  • • Product names and descriptions
  • • General location (city/state only)
  • • Payment status (successful transactions only)

What We Never Access:

  • • Customer names or email addresses
  • • Payment method details (credit cards, etc.)
  • • Full addresses or personal information
  • • Failed or refunded transactions

Step 2: Connect to SalesPopups

Once you have your restricted API key, enter it in the SalesPopups dashboard to establish a secure connection. No webhook configuration needed - we handle everything automatically.

Easy Setup

Just paste your API key and you're ready to go! No complex configuration required.

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Installation Guide

Step-by-Step Installation

Follow these simple steps to get SalesPopups running on your website in under 5 minutes.

1

Get Your Installation Code

After connecting your Stripe account, you'll receive a unique installation code that looks like this:

<script src="https://salespopups.com/widget.js?id=YOUR_ID"></script>

Copy this code - you'll need it for the next step.

2

Add Code to Your Website

Paste the installation code just before the closing </body> tag on every page where you want notifications to appear.

<html>
  <head>
    <!-- Your head content -->
  </head>
  <body>
    <!-- Your page content -->
    
    <!-- SalesPopups Code - Paste here -->
    <script src="https://salespopups.com/widget.js?id=YOUR_ID"></script>
  </body>
</html>
3

Test Your Installation

Visit your website and make a test purchase through Stripe. You should see a notification appear within 1-2 seconds.

✅ If you see notifications, your installation is complete!

Platform-Specific Instructions

WordPress

WordPress

  1. 1. Go to Appearance → Theme Editor
  2. 2. Select footer.php
  3. 3. Paste code before </body>
  4. 4. Save changes

View detailed guide →

Shopify

Shopify

  1. 1. Go to Online Store → Themes
  2. 2. Click Actions → Edit code
  3. 3. Open theme.liquid
  4. 4. Paste before </body>

View detailed guide →

Squarespace

Squarespace

  1. 1. Go to Settings → Advanced
  2. 2. Click Code Injection
  3. 3. Paste in Footer section
  4. 4. Save settings

View detailed guide →

Wix

Wix

  1. 1. Go to Settings → Custom Code
  2. 2. Click Add Custom Code
  3. 3. Paste code in Body - End
  4. 4. Apply to all pages

View detailed guide →

Custom HTML

Custom HTML

  1. 1. Open your HTML file
  2. 2. Find the </body> tag
  3. 3. Paste code before </body>
  4. 4. Save and upload file

View detailed guide →

Webflow

Webflow

  1. 1. Go to Project Settings
  2. 2. Click Custom Code tab
  3. 3. Paste in Footer Code
  4. 4. Publish your site

View detailed guide →

Trust & Verification

How can your visitors verify that you're not deceiving them? Our verification system builds trust and credibility.

Clickable Verification

When visitors see our SalesPopups notifications on your site, they can click on them to verify authenticity. This opens your verified profile on our platform, showing that you're a legitimate user.

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Verified Profile

Your business profile is verified on our platform

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Real Transactions

Only genuine purchases trigger notifications

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Transparent Process

Visitors can see how the system works

SalesPopups Verification System

How It Works

When a notification appears saying "Someone from New York just bought", visitors naturally become curious about its authenticity. When they click on the notification, it opens your verified profile on our SalesPopups platform, showing that you're a legitimate user with real transactions. This transparent verification process builds trust and credibility, as visitors can see that you're being honest and not using fake social proof.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly will I see results after installing SalesPopups?+
Most users see an immediate increase in conversion rates within the first week. The more traffic your site gets, the more social proof notifications will appear, creating a compounding effect on your conversion rates. Results are typically visible within 24-48 hours.
Is it safe to connect my Stripe account to SalesPopups?+
Absolutely! We only require minimal permissions and only access what we need. We cannot do anything with your Stripe key because we don't have the necessary permissions. Your API key is also hashed and secure. We only read purchase events - we never see customer details, payment information, or have access to your money.
What customer information is shown in the popups?+
We only show anonymized information: the city/state (not full address) and purchase time. We never display customer names, emails, payment details, product names, or any personal information. Your customers' privacy is fully protected.
Can I customize the appearance of the popups?+
Yes! You have full control over popup appearance including colors, fonts, positioning, timing, and messaging. You can also set display frequency and customize the design to match your brand perfectly.
What website platforms does SalesPopups work with?+
SalesPopups works with any website that allows you to add custom HTML/JavaScript code. This includes WordPress, Shopify, Squarespace, Wix, Webflow, custom HTML sites, React, Vue, Angular, and virtually any other web platform. Setup takes just 5 minutes.
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Customization

Design Options

Customize every aspect of your notifications to match your brand perfectly. All changes are applied instantly and work across all devices and browsers.

Visual Design

  • • Background and text colors
  • • Font family and size
  • • Border radius and shadows
  • • Logo and icon customization

Positioning

  • • Corner positioning (4 options)
  • • Center positioning
  • • Custom coordinates
  • • Mobile-specific positioning

Timing

  • • Display duration (3-10 seconds)
  • • Delay between notifications
  • • Maximum notifications per session
  • • Time-based scheduling

Content

  • • Custom message templates
  • • Product name display options
  • • Location formatting
  • • Time ago formatting

Filtering Options

Control which purchases trigger notifications to ensure only relevant social proof is shown to your visitors.

Available Filters:

Product Filters
  • • Specific product names
  • • Product categories
  • • Price ranges
  • • SKU patterns
Time Filters
  • • Recent purchases only
  • • Business hours only
  • • Specific days of week
  • • Time zone adjustments

Pricing & Plans

One-Time Payment - $39

SalesPopups is a one-time payment with no monthly fees, no hidden costs, and no limits. Pay once, use forever. This is a limited-time offer - normally it would cost much more!

  • ✓No recurring subscriptions
  • ✓No surprise charges
  • ✓Unlimited notifications
  • ✓All features included

Privacy & Information Shown

What We Show

  • ✓City/state (not full address)
  • ✓Purchase time ("2 minutes ago")
  • ✓Generic message ("Someone just bought")

What We Never Show

  • ✗Customer names or email addresses
  • ✗Payment details or credit card info
  • ✗Product names or specific purchases
  • ✗Full addresses or personal information

Your customers' privacy is fully protected. We only show anonymized, general information that creates social proof without compromising anyone's personal data.

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Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Notifications not showing

If notifications aren't appearing, check these common causes:

  • • Ensure the script is placed before the closing </body> tag
  • • Check that your Stripe account has recent transactions
  • • Verify webhook events are properly configured
  • • Clear your browser cache and test again

Slow loading notifications

If notifications are slow to appear:

  • • Check your internet connection speed
  • • Ensure your website loads quickly
  • • Verify Stripe webhook delivery is working
  • • Contact support if issues persist

Design not matching brand

To fix design issues:

  • • Use the customization panel to adjust colors
  • • Upload your logo for better branding
  • • Test different positioning options
  • • Preview changes before publishing

Still need help?

Can't find what you're looking for? Our support team is here to help you get the most out of SalesPopups.

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