Getting the Most Out of Slickstream

Now that Slickstream is installed on your site, you’re on your way to boosting engagement and growing your audience. While the platform is highly configurable, you don’t have to figure it out on your own — our team is always here to help.

This guide highlights the features most creators choose and shows you where to find them in the portal if you'd like to explore further.

Start with Our Recommended Setup

Slickstream has many features, and they can feel overwhelming. We have narrowed down the recommendations that work for most sites. They offer the best mix of visibility, engagement, and performance without needing any extra effort from you.

Replace Your Site Search

• Works with your current search elements (Search buttons and form inputs)
• The search panel features favorites and recently viewed content
• Makes it easy for visitors to find more of what they love

Floating Search Button

• Keeps search accessible at all times

Floating Heart Button + Favorites

• Works across devices when logged in
• The heart button stays visible so Favorites are always just a click away

Note: We recommend leaving the Fluttering Hearts animation disabled, as it can negatively impact site performance.

Email Capture ("Save This Article")

• Great for return traffic
• Builds your email list organically

Google One Tap Sign-In

• Streamlines sign-up
• Helps you grow your membership and first-party data

Connect to Your Email Provider

If you use one of our supported ESPs (like Mailchimp, ConvertKit, ActiveCampaign, Mailerlite, Sailthru, and Feedblitz), you can connect it to Slickstream to automatically pass along new subscribers.

• Setup is done using an API key from your ESP
• For a full walkthrough, check out our membership email integration guide

Dynamic Content Module

• Increases clicks and time on site
• Placement is typically at the end of the post, but can be customized

Optional Add-Ons

These features aren’t turned on by default. Some may require input from our team, and others may have trade-offs in terms of layout or RPM.

Filmstrip & Filmstrip Toolbar (Sticky)

• The non-sticky version can boost engagement, but may also push core content lower on the page
• The sticky filmstrip toolbar can hurt mobile RPM, so we use caution here
• Both Filmstrip formats may also impact ad revenue by encouraging quicker navigation between pages, reducing time on page and ad impressions, or drawing attention away from ads

Highlighter

• Works well when used alone
• Should not be paired with other popups
• Only one highlighter per page

 Learn more about the Slickstream Highlighter

Have Questions or Want to Customize?

We’ve handled setup for you, but if you ever want to customize or explore additional features, just reach out — we’re happy to help. Email us at support@slickstream.com.