How to Use ThriveBoxes and Shortcode Forms

While Lead Groups automate form placement, sometimes you need manual control. That’s where ThriveBoxes and Lead Shortcodes come in.

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ThriveBoxes (2-Step Opt-ins)

A ThriveBox is a popup (lightbox) that is hidden by default and only appears when a user clicks a specific link, button, or image. This “2-step” process often leads to higher conversion rates because the user has shown intent.

Creating a ThriveBox

1. Go to Thrive Dashboard >> Thrive Leads.
   
   
2. Scroll down to ThriveBoxes.
   
   
3. Click Add New.
4. Name it and click Add ThriveBox.
   
   
5. Click Edit (pencil icon) to design the form in Thrive Architect.
   
   

Triggering a ThriveBox

Triggering via Shortcode

1. Copy the shortcode provided next to the ThriveBox name (e.g.,

Triggering via Thrive Architect

1. In Thrive Architect, select any Button, Text, or Image.
2. Go to Animation & Action.
   
   
3. Select Popups > Open Thrive Leads ThriveBox.
4. Search for and select your ThriveBox.
   
   
5. Click Apply.

Lead Shortcodes

Lead Shortcodes are inline forms that you manually place inside your content. They are perfect for in-depth guides where you want a specific offer mid-content.

Creating a Shortcode Form

1. Go to the Lead Shortcodes section in the Thrive Leads dashboard.
2. Click Add New.
   
   
3. Name it and click Add Lead Shortcode.
4. Click Edit to design the form (Shortcode forms typically use the "Post Footer" or "In-Content" templates).

Content Locking

A specialized feature of Lead Shortcodes is Content Locking, where you hide part of your post content until the user subscribes.

1. Create a new Lead Shortcode.
2. Toggle Content Locking to ON.
3. Design the form (this is the "gate" that users will see).
4. In the dashboard, choose a Lock Mode:
   • Hide: Content is invisible.
   • Blur: Content is blurred (great for teaser effect).
5. Copy the shortcode. It will look like this:
   [tve_leads_shortcode_123] Hidden Content Goes Here [/tve_leads_shortcode_123]
6. Paste it into your post, wrapping the text you want to lock.