Comments on: Does Your Website Fail The “Header Removal Test?”

By: Travis

Travis — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 21:17:58 +0000

Hey Yassin,

Ok, so I’m not Derek, but I was wondering what you mean when you say you were wondering how you could have a feature box like his. I guess it depends on how your site was built and how you manage leads.

For example, there are many plugins for WordPress that accomplish the same thing and they tie into Mail Chimp, AWeber, etc.

I don’t know how long ago you posted this so if I’m way late and you’ve already figured it out, then never mind and carry on!

By: Matthew Oxborrow

Matthew Oxborrow — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 20:18:36 +0000

Hi Derek,

My browser is full of tabs to read from Social Triggers & I watch every email you send to my inbox.

I sell high-end men’s custom clothing. Do you think a feature box at the top of my homepage would be appropriate for what is a luxury image?

Kind regards,

Matt, England.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 18:44:27 +0000

How does this apply to an internet retailer, Derek? We are adding an email subscription pop-up, but I like how you add much more info in your feature box. What types of info would benefit a retail company without seeming too salesy?

By: Yassin Madwin

Yassin Madwin — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:24 +0000

I know that the feature box generates 38% more emails. I’ve been seeing it all over conversion-a-holics but how and i really hope you’re going to reply, how to have one like it?

By: John Russo

John Russo — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 04:34:22 +0000

You have a niche here that has brought all the important facts abut blogging under one roof. I was researching some of the very subjects you discuss and found your link.
I have a situation that needs a delicate approach, promoting an amazing product that works but using a medical blog to promote it. honestly for the past week I’ve been spending every spare minute looking for a way to write a blog that will psychologically gain their trust.
Only 10 minutes of reading and I found some good ideas. Hpoping to learn how to capture the toughest audience I’ve ever encountered.

By: Hallie Freedman

Hallie Freedman — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 06:15:01 +0000

Derek – I decided to take on my website and do it all myself. I know NOTHING about this so I have been using youtube videos, and tutorials re: my website theme (elegant themes: aggregate), etc to learn how to make my site look the way I want it. Most of the backbone is in place but I have noticed that people are actually putting their email opt-in into their header. What are your thoughts on that? Is it essentially the same thing you have done by using the “feature” spot. I moved my aweber opt-in form to a feature spot but it’s all out of sorts now on my ‘home’ page. (be patient with me and don’t freak out if you look at my site! I have more work to do! Just wanted to get the backbone in place so I can start getting some subscribers to start building a list).

Also, would you recommend DIY Thesis (and if you do, which package?) OR elegant themes aggregate (what I have now, liked it for the slider but took it down because I felt it took up too much unecessary space and wanted my opt in to appear toward the top of my website space)??

Thanks so much for your feedback. You have some extremely useful info. I have subscribed!

By: Carly

Carly — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:11:44 +0000

Question.. how do you put a feature box on your website, is there some kind of plug in for this? (Can you tell i’m new to web design).

By: Coach Comeback

Coach Comeback — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:42:54 +0000

Just discovering you Derek. I know… I must have been under a rock the past 6 months because you are EVERYWHERE!!!

When I find a new mentor I totally dive in.

So I will going through archives here with a fine toothed comb for the next couple weeks or so.

First things first……….. Add feature box

By: Brock

Brock — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 21:07:59 +0000

Hey Derek,

Another awesome article. I’m running thesis on my site, and have tinkered with the idea of putting the feature box up, but I haven’t made it a priority so it just hasn’t happened yet. I think this week I’ll have to set aside the time to make it happen.

Also, I’m publishing an article this week about email marketing that mentions you and the way you gain email subscribers, it links to social triggers, I’m assuming that’s cool? Let me know, thanks!

-Brock

By: Joe Hage

Joe Hage — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:42:16 +0000

Brandon, I went to your site and was turned off by the pop up. I thought, “I haven’t even had a chance to read what he’s about and he’s already selling me. Let me close this box so I can get back to what I was doing.”

Perhaps wait a few more seconds, at least? How is the pop-up working for you?