You can’t run a successful site or blog without building an email list and to do so, you need a solid email collection strategy. This should include offering content upgrades within posts as well as general lead magnets. Based on my extensive testing, OptIn Ninja is a solid way to create beautiful opt-ins that are mobile-friendly and simple to make.
I’ve tried just about every tool on the market to create simple opt-in pages and pop-up light boxes. Some are awful, some are wonderful, and a few are somewhere in between. Unfortunately, the really great ones all seem to cost an arm & a leg.
The one exception to the wonderful but pricey rule is ThriveLeads, but it can be a little more techy than some people are comfortable with. OptIn Ninja is a great compromise.
After reading about OptIn Ninja in a couple of different Facebook groups, I decided to reach out to the company that makes it, Web Factory Ltd, to see if I could grab a copy of their plugin bundle to review for my readers and clients. Not only did I receive a copy to test, but Web Factory Ltd also agreed to provide us with 5 copies to give away! Sweet! Don’t miss the giveaway at the bottom of the post!
Standard Disclaimer: I was provided a copy of the OptIn Ninja bundle for review purposes, but all opinions contained herein are my own. Plus, you guys know me, if I hated it I would come right out and say it anyway. So, let’s get into it…
OptIn Ninja Bundle Strong Points
Instead of making this a huge list, I’m just going to hit my favorite points. There are many other minor things that make the OptIn Ninja bundle a fabulous set.
+ Easily create simple landing pages/squeeze pages as well as pop-up light boxes.
+ One-time purchase! Unlike some *other* services out there like Leadpages, OptIn Ninja is a once & done $29-$39* fee. I don’t know about you, but I seriously don’t need another recurring monthly fee. When you buy OptIn Ninja, it’s yours forever!
+ Fully customizable all the way down to the details of how rounded the corners are on the text fields.
+ Integrate video into your boxes or as a page background from YouTube or Vimeo
+ OptIn Ninja has some serious A/B testing & reporting chops. Not sure which headline is going to work best? Test them both! You can track your test easily over time in the built-in dashboard.
+ This OptIn Ninja bundle contains over 20 templates for both squeeze pages & boxes. All the photos and textures are included and CC0 licensed. That means you can use them for pretty much any purpose.
+ The bundle also includes the Auto Pop-Ups Add On which allows you to trigger auto pop ups on any of your sites pages or posts using 12 different triggers and rules. No one likes a dumb pop-up! Don’t be that guy!
+ You can have people opt-in with their Facebook account instead of manually typing out an email! Cool!
+ One click duplication of already set up OptIns.
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OptIn Ninja Bundle Weak Points:
– It does take a few minutes to get comfortable with the interface, just like anything else. Once you’re clear on where everything is, though, it becomes pretty quick to set a new one up. See more on the back-end interface below.
– Although MailChimp, Aweber, GetResponse, Mad Mimi, ActiveCampaign, Campaign Monitor are fully integrated services, if you use something like ConvertKit like I do, you’ll have to copy/paste your form URL. Which, come to think of it, this is a pretty major plus as well; OptIn Ninja can be used with any email services provider.
– This may seem like a small thing, but I want my button to change color on hover. I could probably do that with CSS, but it would take me forever.
OptIn Ninja’s Interface is Easy Peasy!
Like I said earlier, it takes a second to get a feel for how everything is laid out and exactly what each option does but it ends up being super easy.
After installing the plug-in bundle, navigating to the OptIn Ninja option on the left menu bar will allow you to create a new page/box either from scratch or from one of the templates.
Here’s what it looks like on the back-end:
First, the General Settings box allows for customization of the URL, turning on A/B testing, adding custom CSS, and more.
The Templates box allows for selection of over 35 templates included with the bundle. You can use them as a full opt-in page or as just a pop-up opt-in box. Again, the images are all included.
The Background settings box is where you can adjust your page background options.
The First Content Box area gives total control of the first box. You can also turn off the two box system and just display the second one.
The Second Content Box area is where your actual opt-in form will live.
There are various other settings that can be adjusted towards the bottom of the page.
OptIn Ninja Bundle Verdict:
It’s a solid product that I’m thrilled to have found. If ConvertKit integration were to be added, I’d say five stars. As it stands now, though, I can set it manually and it works beautifully. It’s just an extra step to add my form in.
Also, although the templates are super easy to customize and adjust, they are not the best designed things in the world as far as fonts & colors. They look a little amateurish right out of the gate so expect to play with the fonts and colorscheme until you’re happy with the design.
Final Verdict: 4 1/2 stars. Love it!
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*This price is accurate as of 08.15.16
I have not heard of OptIn Ninja until now. I like how it can be completely customized for you blog and needs.
Thanks for the review. The info is very helpful
I’ve been looking at plug-ins for ages and this has come along at just the right time!
Oooh! I was looking for alternative opt in options since mine is going up in price!!!
This tool looks awesome! I am definitely interested in it. I have been playing around with different opt in forms for awhile now but nothing has really satisfied me. I would love to try it out! Thanks for the tips. 🙂
-Rachel @ Tidy&Teal
I was looking for a different opt-in! Thanks for the recommendation… I have been using SumoMe but was thinking of changing
This makes me excited!
Love that you are doing a giveaway for this! As you know I’ve been on the hunt for an optin option. This looks like it just might be the thing I need!!
I’ve been looking for a new tool for the past several days since realizing how badly SumoMe slowed my page load time! This sounds very promising. Jenn, have you noticed any difference in your page’s speed since introducing Optin-Ninja?
This looks like exactly what I need, something effective but simple to use