One effective way to increase engagement with your social media page is by showing it directly to visitors when they arrive on your website. Easy Social Feed includes an Auto Popup feature that allows you to display your Facebook Page Likebox inside a popup window.
Instead of placing the feed permanently on your page, the popup appears automatically after a specified time interval, making it more noticeable to visitors.
In this guide, we’ll explain how the Auto Popup feature works and how you can enable it on your website.
What Is the Auto Popup Feature?
The Auto Popup feature allows you to display the Facebook Page Likebox inside a popup that automatically appears after a defined delay when someone visits your website.
This helps highlight your Facebook page and encourages visitors to like or follow it without taking up permanent space in your page layout.
The popup can display:
- Facebook Page Likebox
- Page profile image
- Like/Follow button
- Page timeline preview
How the Auto Popup Works
When the feature is enabled, the plugin triggers a popup automatically based on the time delay you set.
Typical flow:
- A visitor opens your website
- After a few seconds delay
- The popup appears on the screen
- The visitor can interact with the Likebox or close the popup
This helps bring attention to your social page without interrupting the page structure.
How to Enable Auto Popup
Follow these steps to enable the popup feature.
Step 1: Open the Plugin Dashboard
Go to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to:
Easy Social Feed → Facebook
Step 2: Open the AutoPopUp Tab
Inside the Facebook module, click the AutoPopUp tab.
This section contains all the popup settings.
Step 3: Enable the Popup
Check the AutoPopUp option to activate the feature.
Step 4: Configure Popup Settings
You can configure settings such as:
- Popup delay time
- Popup width
- Popup height
Make sure the popup dimensions match the size of your Likebox so it displays correctly.
Step 5: Insert the Likebox Shortcode
Inside the Popup Content field, paste your Facebook Likebox shortcode.
If you don’t have one yet, you can generate it from:
Facebook → Facebook Page Likebox → Shortcode Generator
Step 6: Save Settings
Click Save Changes.
Your Facebook Likebox will now appear automatically as a popup after the delay you set.
Best Practices for Using Auto Popup
To avoid annoying visitors, use the popup carefully.
Recommended practices:
- Set a delay of 3–5 seconds
- Avoid showing the popup repeatedly
- Ensure popup size is mobile-friendly
- Keep the popup design simple
A well-timed popup improves engagement without hurting user experience.
Benefits of Using Auto Popup
Using the Auto Popup feature can help you:
- Increase Facebook page likes
- Highlight your social presence
- Promote your latest updates
- Improve social engagement
It provides a simple way to encourage visitors to connect with your brand on social media.
Final Thoughts
The Auto Popup feature in Easy Social Feed is a powerful tool for promoting your Facebook page directly on your website.
By displaying your Likebox automatically, you can draw attention to your social presence and increase engagement with your audience.
Just remember to use popups strategically so they enhance the user experience rather than disrupt it.