In this case, it worked for me because it had a youtube video, and I think the quick hook of 2:57 to explain what it is....
In this case, it worked for me because I read it worked for you ;)
(I decided to come back for the video)
I used this modal UI because I think it's less annoying than a traditional homepage. Most web apps have a homepage that requires you to sign in before you can use the app. I wanted to send people straight to the app and allow you to see and even try the app without signing in.
I think having a small "Dismiss" link or "X" button could feel a little less coercive. I do appreciate being able to click outside the modal to do this, but it wasn't immediately clear at first.
True, I'll add it.
Thanks for that hint! I was already prepared to close the tab because I didn't realize I could dismiss the popup. I guess the main reason for that is because it's early in the morning where I live, but also, nowadays when you get a popup like that (e.g. on Twitter or on paywalled sites) and it doesn't have a "close" button, it really means "log in, sign up or §$%& off"...
I've added a close button
Clicking outside of the modal doesn't really dismiss it? It just puts it at the bottom of the page.