How to Trigger a Popup via Hyperlink

What Is a Popup Trigger?

A popup trigger is any interaction that opens a popup window on your website. In GemPages, common triggers include:

• Clicking a button
• Clicking a text hyperlink
• Loading the page after a delay
• Scrolling to a section

This tutorial focuses on triggering popups via hyperlink, one of the simplest ways to show offers, forms, or videos without interrupting browsing.

How to Create a Hyperlink That Leads to a Popup Window in GemPages

Follow this step-by-step process to link any text to a popup:

Step 1: Select the Popup

First, create or select the popup you want to trigger in GemPages:

• From your GemPages editor, click on Popup in the left panel.
• Either create a new popup or select an existing one.

If you want the popup to show a video, please refer to this article: How to Create a Video Popup in GemPages.

Step 2: Copy the Popup ID

• Right-click the popup’s trigger button (the element that would normally open the popup).
• Choose Copy Class.

Step 3: Prepare Your Link Text

• Highlight the text you want to turn into a clickable link.
• Click the hyperlink icon in the GemPages editor toolbar.

Step 4: Edit the Link URL

Paste the copied class.

Step 5: Save and Test

• Save your changes.
• Preview your page.
• Click the hyperlink to ensure the popup displays correctly.

For more advanced interactions, check out GemPages’ official guide: Trigger a Popup to Display with Interactions.