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I never expected a website pop-up to become my best lead magnet

6/30/2026

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When I started my business full-time in 2021, I knew one thing: I needed a way to grow my email list.

Social media followers come and go. Algorithms change. But an email list? That's something you actually own. I wanted to create a resource that people would genuinely enjoy instead of asking them to sign up for yet another newsletter or download another generic PDF.

If you know me, you also know I'm a sucker for a good quiz. Whether it's a personality quiz, a travel quiz, or something completely random, chances are I'll take it. So when I discovered Interact, I immediately knew I wanted to build one for my business.

That's how Discover Your Unique Brand Design Style! was born.

From day one, it became the pop-up on my website, and six years later, it's still there, welcoming new visitors. Out of everything I've created over the years, it's remained my best lead generation tool.


It became part of my client experience
One thing I didn't expect was how much people would enjoy taking it.

Over the years, I've had prospective clients email me their results before we ever met, or mention them during our discovery calls. One of my favorite moments is hearing someone say, "I took your quiz, and I'm Modern & Minimal!" or "I'm definitely Bold & Colorful!"

It instantly gives us something to connect over. Instead of starting our conversation from scratch, I already have a glimpse into what they're naturally drawn to and how they envision their brand. It's a fun way to break the ice, but it's also surprisingly helpful as we begin talking strategy.


The numbers speak for themselves
Since launching the quiz in January 2021, it has generated:
  • 2,207 views
  • 1,352 quiz starts
  • 894 completed quizzes
  • 837 new email subscribers

That means 38% of everyone who visits the page becomes a lead, which has far exceeded my expectations for something I created nearly five years ago.

One of my favorite stats? Nearly one out of every three people on my email list found me through this quiz.

Think about that for a second.

One simple website pop-up has quietly grown almost a third of my email list while I focused on serving my clients, mentoring designers, and running my business.
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For something I created back in 2021, I'd call that a pretty great return on investment.

When I look back, it's incredible to think that this one quiz has continued working quietly in the background while my business has evolved. I've redesigned my website, refined my services, launched courses, won design awards, and worked with clients across the country. Through all of those changes, this little website pop-up has consistently introduced new people to my business.


Why I think it works
I don't think people are looking for another checklist or another ebook. They want something engaging and personalized.

A quiz invites people to participate instead of simply consuming content. Rather than giving every visitor the exact same freebie, it provides an experience tailored to them. As a brand strategist, I love that because personalization is at the heart of great branding.

By the time someone finishes the quiz, they've already interacted with my brand in a meaningful way. Trust starts building before we've even had our first conversation.

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If I were starting my business today...
I'd build a quiz again without hesitation.

There are countless lead magnets you can create, but this one has consistently been one of the highest-return investments I've made in my marketing. It welcomes visitors through my website pop-up, helps people discover their unique brand design style, sparks conversations with prospective clients, and quietly grows my email list while I'm focused on serving my clients.

More importantly, it creates a memorable first impression. By the time someone books a discovery call, they've already spent time interacting with my brand and learning something about themselves. That makes our conversations feel more personal from the very beginning.

Sometimes the best marketing isn't the newest trend. It's the tool you create with intention, continue to improve, and allow to work for you year after year.

If you've been looking for a lead magnet that's engaging, personalized, and continues working long after you hit publish, I can't recommend creating a quiz enough!


Ready to create your own quiz?
If you've been looking for a lead magnet that's engaging, personalized, and continues working long after you hit publish, I can't recommend
Interact enough. It's been one of the best marketing investments I've made for my business, and if I were starting over today, I'd build a quiz all over again.
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GET STARTED WITH INTERACT!

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