Features
Thank-You Page Customization
The thank-you page is the screen users see after successfully joining your waitlist. This is a critical moment in the user journey — your potential customer has just taken action and is highly engaged. Waitlister lets you customize this success page to maximize impact and encourage referrals.
Benefits of a Custom Thank-You Page
A well-designed thank-you page can significantly improve your waitlist's performance.
- Reinforce brand identity: Continue your brand experience with consistent styling and messaging
- Encourage referrals: Motivate new sign-ups to share your waitlist with friends
- Gamify the experience: Showcase points and leaderboards to drive engagement
- Set expectations: Clearly communicate what happens next
- Boost engagement: Add social links to connect with users on other platforms
- Celebrate the moment: Create a positive, memorable experience that builds excitement
Accessing the Thank-You Page Editor
To customize your thank-you page:
- Navigate to your waitlist dashboard
- Click "Overview" in the sidebar navigation
- In the "Thank-you page" section of the product info card, click the link labeled "Custom" or "Default"
- You'll be taken to the thank-you page editor with live preview
Customization Options
The thank-you page editor offers various customization options and a live preview that updates in real-time.
Visual Elements
- Show confetti: Toggle whether a celebratory confetti animation plays when users reach the success page
- Show logo: Choose whether to display your product logo at the top of the thank-you page
- Background color: Set the page background color with a color picker
- Title font: Choose a font for all title elements
- Body font: Choose a font for all body text elements
Content Elements
- Title: Set the headline text (e.g., "You're on the list!")
- Description: Add explanatory text below the title
- Show return button: Toggle a button that allows users to return to your main site
- The button text automatically adjusts between "Return to YOUR-PRODUCT-NAME" or "Return to Waitlister" depending on the origin
Stats Section
The stats section shows users their current status in your waitlist.
- Toggle the entire section: Show or hide all stats elements
- Show position: Display the user's current position in the waitlist
- Show points: Display the user's current point total
- Show referral count: Display how many people the user has successfully referred
Leaderboard
The leaderboard is a powerful feature that creates friendly competition among your subscribers. When enabled, it shows:
- Top 3 subscribers: The users with the highest point totals
- User's neighborhood: Users ranked near the current subscriber
- Points to next position: How many more points needed to move up the waitlist
The leaderboard works with your points-based referral system, showing users what they need to do to improve their position. This transparency creates a strong incentive for sharing.
Referral Section
The referral section encourages users to share your waitlist with others.
- Toggle the entire section: Show or hide all referral elements
- Title: Set the section heading (e.g., "Help us grow faster")
- Description: Add motivational text explaining the benefits of sharing
- Share link: Toggle display of the user's unique referral link
- Share platforms: Select which social media sharing buttons to display:
- X (Twitter)
- Telegram
Social Links
- Toggle the entire section: Show or hide all social links
- Social profiles: Add your brand's social media handles for:
- X (Twitter)
- Discord
Integrating with the Referral Program
The thank-you page works seamlessly with your points-based referral system.
- Display current points: Show users their current point total
- Visualize competition: The leaderboard makes the referral program more tangible
- Create urgency: "You need X more points to move up!" messaging motivates action
- Simplify sharing: Provide easy sharing options with pre-written text
For the best results, make sure to:
- Enable both the referral program and the leaderboard
- Use clear messaging about how referrals affect waitlist position
- Give compelling benefits of referring friends
Saving Your Changes
The thank-you page editor does not automatically save your changes — you need to save them manually. The save button at the top right shows the current status.
- Yellow: Unsaved changes
- Green: All changes saved
- Gray: Currently saving
You can also click "Clear changes" to revert to the last saved version.
Best Practices
For an effective thank-you page:
- Keep it simple: Focus on a clear message and call-to-action
- Prioritize referrals: Make sharing easy and explain why it's valuable
- Enable the leaderboard: Create healthy competition and motivation
- Match your brand: Use consistent colors, fonts, and tone of voice
- Set expectations: Let users know what happens next
Examples
Here are some approaches for different types of products.
For a SaaS product with early access
- Title: "You're on the waitlist!"
- Description: "We'll email you when it's your turn to access the beta. The more points you earn, the sooner you'll get access."
- Enable points display, leaderboard, and referral section with sharing options
For a consumer app with referral prioritization
- Title: "You're in! 🎉"
- Description: "We're launching soon. Every referral earns you 30 points and moves you up the list!"
- Enable confetti animation, leaderboard, and social sharing
For a limited release product
- Title: "Thanks for joining!"
- Description: "We're only accepting the top 100 subscribers in our first wave. Share with friends to improve your position!"
- Enable points display, leaderboard, and referral section
Help and Support
Need assistance with your thank-you page? We're here to help.
- Contact us via the public contact form
- Access the "Help" page in your account dashboard
- Review our Referral Program documentation for more information on points and referrals