By default when someone clicks any external link on your website he gets redirected to that particular site. This article explains you how you can easily display a custom message with social links or advertisements for few seconds after your visitors click any external link and gets directed to a new web address.
First install and activate WordPress Exit Box Lite plugin. The plugin immediately starts working and displays a jquery box with custom message (you ca edit) as soon the visitors clicks any external link with in your WordPress site.
Editing Custom Message, Adding Links & Images Etc To It: After activation visit your admin area Dashboard -> Settings -> WordPress Exit Box Lite and use Visual Editor for adding custom text message etc.
You can also set Redirection delay Time in seconds and set Lightbox Width, Height and other options.
Why Should you use WordPress Exit Box?
- Monetize outgoing links : Your Exit Box is a great spot to show ads, make special offers, or promote a high converting product.
- Get more social bookmarks :Place your social bookmarking buttons on your exit page.
- Protect your SEO score : No more SEO leaks from direct external links. Exit Box will stop these with nofollow links.
- Display disclaimer messages : Warn your visitors that they are about to leave your website, and offer them to chance to go back, or select another destination.
The plugin also offers you premium version with many great features like the option to select from 3 jQuery Boxes, Social sharing shortcodes, a javascript count down timer, and much much more. View details here.