Features

Thank-You Page Customization

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 โ€” your potential customer has just taken action and is highly engaged. Waitlister lets you customize this success page to maximize impact and encourage referrals.

Advanced thank-you page features are available on the Pro plan and higher.

Benefits of a Custom Thank-You Page

A well-designed thank-you page can significantly improve your waitlist's performance.

  1. Reinforce brand identity: Continue your brand experience with consistent styling and messaging
  2. Encourage referrals: Motivate new sign-ups to share your waitlist with friends
  3. Gamify the experience: Showcase points and leaderboards to drive engagement
  4. Set expectations: Clearly communicate what happens next
  5. Boost engagement: Add social links to connect with users on other platforms
  6. Celebrate the moment: Create a positive, memorable experience that builds excitement

Accessing the Thank-You Page Editor

To customize your thank-you page:

  1. Navigate to your waitlist dashboard
  2. Click "Overview" in the sidebar navigation
  3. In the "Thank-you page" section of the product info card, click the link labeled "Custom" or "Default"
  4. You'll be taken to the thank-you page editor with live preview

Thank-you page editor

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)
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • WhatsApp
    • Telegram
    • Email
  • Toggle the entire section: Show or hide all social links
  • Social profiles: Add your brand's social media handles for:
    • Facebook
    • X (Twitter)
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Discord

Integrating with the Referral Program

The thank-you page works seamlessly with your points-based referral system.

  1. Display current points: Show users their current point total
  2. Visualize competition: The leaderboard makes the referral program more tangible
  3. Create urgency: "You need X more points to move up!" messaging motivates action
  4. 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 โ€” 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:

  1. Keep it simple: Focus on a clear message and call-to-action
  2. Prioritize referrals: Make sharing easy and explain why it's valuable
  3. Enable the leaderboard: Create healthy competition and motivation
  4. Match your brand: Use consistent colors, fonts, and tone of voice
  5. 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! ๐ŸŽ‰"
  • 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

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