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Troubleshooting JoeSoft Popup: Common Issues and FixesJoeSoft Popup is a lightweight popup solution used by many websites to capture leads, display announcements, and boost conversions. Despite its simplicity, users can encounter a range of issues — from display problems to performance slowdowns. This article walks through the most common problems, how to diagnose them, and step-by-step fixes you can apply to get your popups working reliably.

1. Popup doesn’t appear at all

Possible causes

  • The popup script isn’t loaded on the page.
  • Display conditions (timing, triggers, targeting) are misconfigured.
  • Conflicts with other JavaScript or missing dependencies.
  • Browser blockers or privacy extensions (ad blockers) prevent popups.
  • Conditional logic or user state (e.g., “already closed”) prevents reappearance.

How to diagnose

  • Open the browser DevTools Console (F12) and check for JavaScript errors.
  • Inspect the Network tab to see if the JoeSoft Popup script and assets (CSS/JS) load.
  • Temporarily disable other scripts/plugins to isolate conflicts.
  • Test in an incognito window with extensions disabled.
  • Verify popup display rules in the JoeSoft admin (targeting, frequency, delay).

Fixes

  • Ensure the plugin/script is correctly installed and included on the page. If using a CMS, confirm the plugin is active and assigned to the proper pages.
  • Correct display rules: set a short delay (e.g., 3–5s) and broad targeting while testing.
  • Resolve JS errors: trace errors to conflicting scripts and update or wrap code to avoid collisions (use noConflict patterns or load JoeSoft after other libraries).
  • Whitelist your site in ad/privacy extensions or use a less-detectable trigger (e.g., click trigger rather than modal overlay).
  • Reset user state: clear cookies/localStorage entries used by JoeSoft to track dismissals when testing.

2. Popup displays but styling is broken

Possible causes

  • CSS not loading or overridden by site styles.
  • Missing font files or icons.
  • Conflicting CSS selectors from theme or other plugins.

How to diagnose

  • Check the Network tab for the popup CSS file.
  • Use the Elements inspector to find which styles are applied and which are overridden.
  • Look for 404s for font or asset requests.

Fixes

  • Make sure popup CSS is enqueued after theme styles or increase selector specificity for critical rules.
  • Prefix JoeSoft classes or use !important sparingly for key properties (e.g., z-index, visibility).
  • Load any required web fonts or icon libraries and ensure correct paths.
  • If theme CSS is the issue, create a small custom stylesheet to correct the affected rules and enqueue it after the theme.

Example CSS override (enqueue after theme):

/* Make JoeSoft popup visible above everything */ .joesoft-popup {   z-index: 99999 !important;   visibility: visible !important; }

3. Popup appears repeatedly or doesn’t respect frequency settings

Possible causes

  • Cookies/localStorage not being set or being cleared.
  • User privacy settings/extensions block storage APIs.
  • Incorrect configuration of frequency or cookie duration.

How to diagnose

  • Inspect cookies/localStorage in DevTools Application tab to see entries JoeSoft uses.
  • Test across browsers and devices to determine scope of the issue.

Fixes

  • Verify JoeSoft is writing cookies/localStorage values and that the names/values match expectations.
  • Adjust cookie settings in JoeSoft to longer durations if desired.
  • Implement server-side tracking or fallback (e.g., store dismissal state in a logged-in user meta) for more reliable persistence.
  • Inform users with privacy settings: provide a non-invasive alternative such as an inline banner.

4. Popup slows down page load or causes layout shift

Possible causes

  • Large assets (images, fonts) loaded by the popup.
  • Blocking synchronous scripts or render-blocking CSS.
  • Heavy animations or large JavaScript payloads.

How to diagnose

  • Use Lighthouse or Network waterfall to find slow-loading resources.
  • Check for large JS bundles or blocking CSS.
  • Observe cumulative layout shift (CLS) in performance reports.

Fixes

  • Defer or asynchronously load the JoeSoft script so it doesn’t block initial rendering.
  • Lazy-load images and use optimized formats (WebP/AVIF).
  • Reduce animation complexity and use CSS transforms for smoother performance.
  • Serve minified CSS/JS and enable server-side compression (gzip/ Brotli) and caching.

Example async script tag:

<script src="https://cdn.joesoft.com/popup.js" defer></script>

5. Popup works on desktop but not on mobile

Possible causes

  • Mobile targeting rules disable popups.
  • Touch/click event differences cause triggers to fail.
  • Responsive CSS hides or mispositions the popup.

How to diagnose

  • Test on real devices and using device toolbar in DevTools.
  • Check mobile-specific rules in JoeSoft settings.
  • Inspect event listeners for touch vs. click.

Fixes

  • Ensure mobile display is enabled in targeting rules.
  • Add touch event listeners or use pointer events for broader compatibility.
  • Adjust responsive CSS: ensure width/height and z-index are appropriate, and avoid fixed elements that cover the popup.

6. Form submissions inside the popup fail

Possible causes

  • Missing or misconfigured AJAX endpoints.
  • CSRF tokens or CORS blocking requests.
  • Validation errors not shown to users.
  • Third-party integration (email provider, CRM) misconfigured.

How to diagnose

  • Watch the Network tab when submitting the form to see request/response and HTTP status codes.
  • Check Console for errors related to CORS, ⁄401, or JavaScript exceptions.
  • Test submission with a simple endpoint (e.g., a test script) to isolate integration issues.

Fixes

  • Fix endpoint URLs and ensure CORS/CSRF tokens are sent correctly.
  • Display server validation messages clearly inside the popup.
  • Reconnect or reauthorize third-party integrations and verify API keys and webhooks.
  • Add graceful fallback: allow form to submit to a dedicated landing page if AJAX fails.

7. Popup triggers at wrong times or on wrong pages

Possible causes

  • Overly broad URL targeting rules.
  • Incorrect trigger conditions (e.g., exit intent firing too aggressively).
  • Caching serving the wrong variant to users.

How to diagnose

  • Review targeting rules and triggers in the JoeSoft dashboard.
  • Use query parameters or console logs to trace which rules evaluated true.
  • Clear caches or use cache-bypass query strings during testing.

Fixes

  • Narrow targeting with precise URL patterns, referrer rules, or page metadata.
  • Tweak trigger sensitivity (e.g., exit intent sensitivity, scroll percentage).
  • Use cache-friendly implementations: render only the script with conditions, or use dynamic JS that evaluates on the client.

8. Conflicts with other popups or modal libraries

Possible causes

  • Multiple libraries use the same IDs/classes or global variables.
  • Overlapping focus management and accessibility behaviors.

How to diagnose

  • Inspect DOM for multiple modal elements and conflicting class names.
  • Check Console for errors related to duplicate IDs or event handler collisions.

Fixes

  • Namespace JoeSoft styles and scripts to avoid collisions.
  • Ensure only one modal is active at a time; add checks to close other modals before opening JoeSoft popup.
  • Use ARIA attributes properly to maintain accessibility when multiple overlays exist.

9. Accessibility issues (keyboard/ screen reader)

Possible causes

  • Missing focus trap or improper ARIA attributes.
  • Non-descriptive labels for form fields and buttons.
  • Popups not announced to assistive technologies.

How to diagnose

  • Test keyboard navigation (Tab/Shift+Tab, Esc) and screen reader output.
  • Use accessibility auditing tools (Lighthouse, axe).

Fixes

  • Add aria-modal=“true”, role=“dialog” and an accessible label (aria-labelledby).
  • Implement a focus trap: move focus into popup on open and return focus on close.
  • Ensure all interactive elements are keyboard-accessible and include proper labels.

Example ARIA markup:

<div class="joesoft-popup" role="dialog" aria-modal="true" aria-labelledby="popup-title">   <h2 id="popup-title">Subscribe</h2>   ... </div>

10. Errors after updates or version mismatches

Possible causes

  • New version introduces breaking changes.
  • Old integrations rely on deprecated APIs.
  • Cache serves mixed versions of scripts/CSS.

How to diagnose

  • Check release notes/changelog for breaking changes.
  • Inspect Console errors for deprecated function calls.
  • Clear CDN/cache and ensure all assets come from the same version.

Fixes

  • Roll back to the previous stable version while you adapt code.
  • Update integration code to match new API.
  • Use versioned asset URLs and purge CDN caches.

Quick troubleshooting checklist

  • Open DevTools Console and Network tab. Address errors and missing assets.
  • Verify JoeSoft display rules and targeting.
  • Test in an incognito window with extensions disabled.
  • Check cookies/localStorage for dismissal state.
  • Ensure CSS/JS load order doesn’t conflict with your theme.
  • Test forms and third-party integrations via Network inspector.
  • Confirm accessibility: focus management and ARIA attributes.
  • Clear caches and use versioned assets after updates.

If you tell me which specific issue you’re seeing (error messages, screenshots, or steps to reproduce), I’ll provide targeted steps or code snippets to fix it.

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