#Contact Form

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[nostalblue]

Jotform

当サイトメインのメールフォームとして「Tayoriフォーム」を使っていたが、一部のブラウザにおいて送信ボタンが表示されないことが判明、サポートの問い合わせたところ「推奨のブラウザをお使いください」とつれない返事だった。自分が使うならともかく、様々な環境からアクセスしてくれる閲覧者に対して使用ブラウザを指定するなんて私はしたくない。なので他社フォームも併載することで暫定措置としてきた。

他に無料で使い勝手が良いメールフォームは無いものかとしばらく嗅ぎ回ったのだが、こちらの思惑と合致するようなものがなかなか見つからない。まあ世の中そう自分の都合良くは行かないからね。そんなわけでメールフォーム見直し計画は一旦棚上げに。

農繁期も過ぎ、少しばかり時間に余裕が出来たところでこの件を改めてじっくり調べてみることにした。国内の会社が提供するサービスは見尽くしたのでいよいよ海外のものを検索し始めたのだが、皮肉な話、私の目に留まったのは流暢な日本語で多言語対応している米国の会社のフォームサービスだった。

そのサービスの名前は Jotform（ジョットフォーム）。紹介のためのトップページだけでなく、フォーム作成・編集画面も全て日本語になっていて導入へのストレスはほとんど無い。むしろ日本国内のサービスより解りやすいぐらいだ。

フォームを構成する要素は充分に用意されており、自由に選択・細かくアレンジできる。

フォームのデザインもかなり細かく設定できるが、多くのテンプレートが用意されているのでその中から理想に近い物を選びアレンジしていくのが近道。

そして最も特徴的なのは、多言語対応のフォームが作成できる点である。具体的に言うと、ある言語で作った項目をブラウザの言語設定に合わせあらかじめ用意した内容に置き換えて表示することができるのだ。当ブログではわざわざ別途に英語用のメールフォームを用意していた程なので、自動で日／英変換されるならフォームを統合できてとても都合が良い。

実際にどのようなステップで変換項目を設定していくのかは上の画像に緑線で示した。私の場合はブラウザが日本語設定の場合にのみ日本語に置き換え、それ以外の場合は英語表示とさせるため、ベースのフォームは英語で作りその項目に対応する日本語を後から追加する。それにしても海外メールフォームの編集画面が全て日本語で、そこで敢えて英語のフォームを作り、さらに日本語変換項目を設定しているのはなんとも妙な感じだ。まあ全然難しくないので問題ないけどね。

作成後、ブラウザの言語設定に合わせ意図したとおりに表示されることを確認。ちなみにフォーム右上のドロップダウンから手動で言語切り替えも可能。

無料プラン（スターター）は有料プランと比べ諸々制限があるものの、ビジネス用途ではない私にとっては充分なレベルだ。逆に無料プランでどのぐらいの期間使い続けることが出来るのか疑問に思ったので、サポートにメッセージを送り問い合わせてみた（しかも日本語で）。「24時間対応／平均応答時間30分」と謳っているのはダテでなく、あっという間に回答が来て直ぐに疑問は解決した（上の画像参照）。無料なのにこのサポート対応には驚きだ（もちろん高評価）。ちなみにアカウントに1年以上ログインしていないと削除対象になるらしいが、その場合には事前にメール通知されるらしいのでそこでログインすれば継続使用できるとのこと。

正直これまで私が試してきたメールフォームの中で最も利用しやすくかつ機能的なので、当ブログでは当面の間これをメインのフォームとして利用することに決めたが、今後Jotformは日本国内でもシェアを拡大していくことだろう。

[thefantasticone21]

New Updates to Photography Website

I have made some new updates to my photography website:First, I have now finally added my portfolio to the website. When I first got the e-commerce website, I wasn’t able to get a Shopify gallery app that would allow me to create “galleries” that would enable me to display my portfolio on the new website, so what I did until I was able to get the app was link back to the respective portfolios on…

[tribalephemeral]

Easy Em Website Template

Role: I built an improved and easy to use JavaScript menu for everyone Project goal: A lot of small businesses and other site owners don’t need much more than static web pages, a contact form, and a well-functioning menu system where they can easily add and remove items. Many people have learned some HTML and CSS but not advanced into JavaScript or PHP. When I needed to expand my menu to beyond…

[contactform7toanyapi]

Streamlining Communication: Unveiling the Best Shopify Contact Form Plugins

In the dynamic world of e-commerce, establishing seamless communication channels between businesses and customers is paramount. One of the key components in achieving this is a robust and user-friendly contact form. Shopify, being a popular e-commerce platform, provides a myriad of options for integrating contact forms into your online store. In this blog post, we will explore and highlight the best Shopify contact form plugins that can elevate your customer interaction game.

The Importance of Contact Forms

Before delving into the specifics of the best Shopify contact form plugins, let's first understand the significance of having an effective contact form on your e-commerce website.

Customer Engagement: A well-designed contact form encourages customers to reach out with queries, feedback, or concerns. This engagement fosters a sense of trust and transparency between the customer and the business.

Problem Resolution: Contact forms serve as a direct link for customers to communicate issues they may be facing. Quick and efficient resolution of problems can significantly impact customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Lead Generation: Contact forms are not just for troubleshooting; they can also be powerful tools for lead generation. By collecting customer information through these forms, businesses can build their email lists and tailor marketing strategies.

Professionalism: A professionally designed contact form adds a touch of legitimacy to your online store. It signals to customers that your business is open to communication and takes their concerns seriously.

Top Shopify Contact Form Plugins

Now, let's explore some of the best Shopify contact form plugins that can enhance your store's communication capabilities.

1. Form Builder with File Upload by HulkApps

HulkApps' Form Builder is a versatile tool that empowers Shopify store owners to create customizable contact forms effortlessly. What sets this plugin apart is its file upload feature, enabling customers to attach relevant documents or images when submitting their inquiries. This is particularly useful for resolving specific issues or addressing product-related queries that may require visual clarification.

Key Features:

Drag-and-drop form builder for easy customization

File upload capability for added convenience

Mobile-responsive forms for a seamless user experience

Integration with popular email marketing tools

2. Zendesk Chat + Email by Zendesk

Zendesk is a renowned name in customer support, and their Shopify integration brings forth a powerful combination of live chat and email. The contact form feature seamlessly integrates with Zendesk's ticketing system, allowing for efficient management and resolution of customer inquiries. Real-time chat functionality also enhances customer engagement.

Key Features:

Live chat for instant customer support

Email ticketing system for organized query resolution

Customizable contact forms to align with your brand

Analytics to track and improve customer interactions

3. Contact Us Form + Captcha by POWr.io

POWr.io's Contact Us Form is a user-friendly solution for creating sleek and functional contact forms. With an intuitive interface, this plugin makes it easy to design and embed contact forms anywhere on your Shopify store. The inclusion of a captcha feature enhances security and prevents spam submissions.

Key Features:

Simple drag-and-drop form builder

Captcha integration for spam prevention

Customizable design to match your store's aesthetic

Analytics to track form submissions

4. Reamaze by Reamaze

Reamaze is an all-in-one customer communication platform that seamlessly integrates with Shopify. Beyond traditional contact forms, Reamaze provides features like live chat, knowledge base, and automated workflows. The unified dashboard simplifies customer communication management, making it an ideal solution for growing e-commerce businesses.

Key Features:

Multi-channel support (email, chat, social media)

Automated workflows for efficient query resolution

Knowledge base for self-service customer support

Integration with third-party apps and tools

5. Tidio Live Chat + Bots by Tidio Ltd.

Tidio offers a comprehensive solution for customer communication, combining live chat, chatbots, and email in one platform. The live chat feature provides real-time assistance, while the chatbots can handle common queries automatically. The email component ensures that customer inquiries submitted through the contact form are promptly addressed.

Key Features:

Live chat for instant communication

Chatbots for automated responses

Email support for detailed queries

Mobile app for on-the-go customer support

Conclusion

In conclusion, selecting the best Shopify contact form plugin depends on the specific needs and preferences of your online store. Whether you prioritize file uploads, live chat, spam prevention, or a comprehensive customer communication platform, there's a plugin that can cater to your requirements.

Investing in a reliable and user-friendly contact form plugin is not just about fulfilling a basic requirement; it's about enhancing the overall customer experience and building lasting relationships. As you explore the options mentioned above, consider the unique features that align with your business goals and customer service objectives. Ultimately, a well-implemented contact form can be a game-changer in creating a positive and communicative online shopping environment for your customers.

[shepscapades]

Surely this will have no negative consequences whatsoever!

[kbjones]

Wedding Anniversary Invite Scam

Recently I received a #fake #echeck #scam from someone going by Jason Robert. I'm sharing the correspondence so other #artists won't fall for it. #fraud #beware #email #freelancer #con

First, let me say that I absolutely welcome potential clients, or anyone else who has a question for me, to use my website’s contact form. I have received many worthwhile correspondences from that form, including many that turned into perfectly good private commissions or other professional contacts. I always get a little thrill when a new contact comes into my email from that form. So, please,…

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Looking for a top 10 shopify apps for contact form? Look no further! In this video, we're going to show you the best contact form Shopify app available on the market...

[pupkinpumpkin]

Rook being a very physically touchy person and Lucanis avoiding touch at all costs from built up trauma from childhood, his work as a Crow, and the Ossuary. Them always asking for Lucanis' permission to touch him, and before Tearstone Island, they hug him and he still flinches but he holds them tight

As Rook is taken into the Regret prison and they see a vision of Lucanis' body on the ground, they scream his name out of concern and fear but all Lucanis hears is them screaming for him to help, and then they're gone. They're gone. He thinks they were screaming his name, begging him to save them and now they're gone.

Weeks into Rook being taken into the Regret prison and now a man who couldn't be touched without reflexively drawing a blade is craving the warmth of his partner who he thinks he'll never see again

Lucanis pulling Rook out of the prison, knowing it's them right away because of their hands. He missed their hands, he missed their touch, he missed their warmth, he missed them.

When Rook gets back, Lucanis' touch is slow and soft, almost unbelieving. Weeks of stress and torture and pain and guilt and regret, and now they're here. Once they're finally together, he feels as though the world is in their arms and if killing a god is the only way to stay there, he will do what a Crow does best and fulfill this contract

[somerandomcockroach]

*runs away at the speed of light*

[shinonart]

What if abilities changed the appearance of a Pokemon?

I am back with more birds and memes

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[noxcheshire]

Back at it again with my Danny is mom coded au’s, but this time it’s because of Clockwork that he suddenly has a whole ass teenage kid.

Clockwork had been bored or maybe he was playing a game against an opponent, or even lost a bet, whatever it was, he stepped in right as Jason was searching for his biological mother.

The DNA that would have registered itself as one Sheila Haywood, confirming Jason’s mother, glitched a terrible green across the screens of the batcomputer.

In those few moments of chaos Jason’s heart beat rapidly as he tried to figure out why the computer wasn’t working, wondering if his only chance to find his mom — his blood mom — would never find success.

Then as suddenly as things went wrong the DNA settled and pinged.

Jason watched, his chest tight, as one Danny C. Works, formerly Danny Fenton appeared onto the big screen.

Danny looked a lot like Jason, short cut black hair more straight than the subtle curls of Jason’s own; deep blue eyes, tired in a way that spoke of long days and nights, but with a warm happiness that made the familiar smile — the one Jason would see on himself every time he looked into the mirror — even more striking.

Jason didn’t linger too long on the male identifying gender, nor the fact his mom leaned more towards a masculine name or clothing.

There were plenty of male to female, and female to male leaning individuals that lived in Crime Alley. He had seen it enough to not even bat an eye at it, even now. After all, in Gotham you minded your business least you find yourself in business you can’t leave.

On a different monitor information of Danny C. Works piled for Jason to quickly browse through.

Danny was a senior engineer, no intimate relationships, and with no close connections to family outside of the tentative calls from Jasmine Fenton.

Danny was estranged from Jack and Madeline Fenton, a falling out that had occurred just a little before Danny’s high school graduation. If Jason calculated it correctly that would have been — around the season Jason himself would have been born.

Okay, so no grandparents then but I might have a maybe aunt. Jason scrolled further and stilled.

Twin toddlers: Dante and Danielle Works.

Jason had baby siblings.

He doesn’t let the sting of younger siblings consume him, doesn’t allow the whispering thoughts of why he had been given up when his younger siblings had been kept and so very obviously loved.

Jason took deep breathes, he didn’t have time to linger here. He had a family to get to, and a family he would get to.

It took almost all night to reach, the starlight night sky slowly and surely fading into cloudy wine as the sun rose, but Jason made it.

And when the door opened to his hesitant but firm knock, Jason was unable to speak. His mom — dad, maybe? Did they want to be mom or dad? — stood in the doorway, brows furrowed in confusion.

It was when Danny spoke his vigilante name did Jason only just realize that he was still dressed to the nine’s in his Robin costume.

[motorandkern]

Website Inspiration: PoP

[aurorasulphur]

Disclaimer: none of these answers are official, and may not work for your particular use case. If there is a specific feature that an unofficial app had that you don't know how to replicate on the AO3, let me know in the notes and we might can crowdsource a solution.

A lot of people used the Archive Reader app to access stories on Archive of Our Own, and have been upset that the app is now charging to read longer than an hour a day. AO3 (and its parent organization, the OTW) has made it extremely clear in recent days that this app is unofficial and that there *is* no official app. They encourage people to use the website.

However, there are MANY reasons you might want an app, and in a bunch of those cases, there are ways to do those things without having to provide your login information to a random person running an app. Here is a round-up of solutions to the most common reasons I've seen people give for wanting an app instead of the plain AO3 website.

These solutions are based on the following assumptions:

You know what Archive of Our Own is

You often or primarily access it through a mobile device running iOS or Android

You understand what a browser is

You understand what a browser bookmark is

You understand what a site skin is

Edits:

Edited to clarify that you must be logged in to use custom site skins

Edited to add more tips and tricks from the reblogs

Edited to add new entry about notifications/emails

Edited to add new entry about reading statistics and the tracking thereof

I need a widget on my phone's homescreen, not just a browser bookmark.

You can do this with any website, not just AO3! Instructions here: https://www.howtogeek.com/196087/how-to-add-websites-to-the-home-screen-on-any-smartphone-or-tablet/

I need Dark Mode.

AO3 has a default site skin for Dark Mode, it's just called Reversi. Find it here, or at the bottom of any page on the website. https://archiveofourown.org/skins/929/

If you'd like Dark Mode on your whole browser (and you're on Android), sorrelchestnut has advice here: https://www.tumblr.com/sorrelchestnut/737869282153775104/if-you-want-dark-mode-and-dont-want-to-mess

I need to be able to read stories when I don't have internet.

Every work on the AO3 has a download button, so you can click on that and download the story for offline reading in the ereader app of your choice. More info on how to do that is in the AO3 FAQs: https://archiveofourown.org/faq/downloading-fanworks?language_id=en#accesslater

I need to be able to change the text size of the website itself.

If you have an AO3 account (and you should!!) you can do this with a personalized site skin! There is a simple tutorial here: https://www.tumblr.com/ao3skin/667284237718798336/i-have-a-request-if-you-dont-mind-could-you

I need to be able to change the text size in downloaded stories.

My personal recommendation: Don't download in PDF format. All the other formats you can download in can scale the text size up and down, assuming you open the work in the correct app. For me, I download works in EPUB format and read them on the built-in Books app on my iPhone. I hear good things about Moon Reader on Android as well.

I need to be able to replace Y/N in fics with an actual name.

ElectricAlice has a bookmarklet for that here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/34796935

I need to be able to save specific tags and not have to search them up every time.

If you have an AO3 account (which you definitely should) then you can favorite up to 20 tags which will appear on the landing page. The AO3 FAQ explains how that works: https://archiveofourown.org/faq/tags?language_id=en#favtag

I need to be able to save specific filters and be able to apply them to any tag.

Reisling's beautiful bookmarklet has you covered: https://archiveofourown.org/works/33825019

I need to be able to permanently hide certain tags.

The best option is adding this to your site skin. (Must be logged in.) Instructions here: https://www.tumblr.com/ao3css/719667033634160640/how-to-permanently-filter-out-certain-tags-on-ao3

I also hear things about the AO3 Enhancements extension (just for Android/desktop, sorry iOS folks): https://www.tumblr.com/emotionalsupportrats/686787582579851265/browser-extension-everyone-on-ao3-should-know

I need it to save my place on the page and not reload.

This is really mostly a browser error--Firefox on iOS does this to me A LOT. Your best bet is to download the work and read it in an ereader app. A lot of people also will make an ao3 bookmark and write in the notes section which part they were at, but that assumes you aren't falling asleep while reading. (Which is the main reason I have this issue, lol.) For more info on bookmarks, see the FAQ: https://archiveofourown.org/faq/bookmarks?language_id=en#whatisbookmark

I need it to keep track of which stories I've already read/opened/kudos'd.

If you have an account (which you should) then the "My History" page keeps track of every fic you've ever clicked on. No, it isn't searchable or sortable, but it does exist. For fics you've kudos'd, I have yet to find a solution for iOS. For desktop or Android, you can use this excellent userscript: https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/5835-ao3-kudosed-and-seen-history

@the-sleepy-archivist and @inkandarsenic have a solution for iOS here to use userscripts: https://www.tumblr.com/the-sleepy-archivist/737895174683885568/this-is-a-great-guide-one-thing-i-can-help-with and https://www.tumblr.com/inkandarsenic/737827438571192320/the-user-scripts-will-also-work-on-ios-there-are

I need an app because the website's search is terrible.

(I genuinely don't understand this one but I have seen it multiple times so on the list it goes!!) The search bar at the top of the screen is a keyword search. If you'd rather search within a specific field (like title or tag) then you'll want to click on the word "search" at the top of the screen and select Work Search or Tag Search. To search users, use People Search. To search Bookmarks, use Bookmark Search. (If this is you, please tell me what the heck you mean by "search is bad" and how an app helped with this.)

I need to be able to sort stories by date posted/number of bookmarks/alphabetical/etc.

You can do this using the filters sidebar. Pick a tag you want to filter on (like a fandom, character, or relationship) and then click on the "Filters" button. The sidebar will pop out and you can sort and filter on a boggling array of specifics. A good filtering guide: https://www.tumblr.com/saurons-pr-department/718665516093472768/if-there-is-something-you-dont-want-to-see-in

I need to be able to mark stories to read later.

AO3 has this feature built in! If you have an account (which you should) there is a "Mark for Later" option on every work.

Edit: Thispersonishuman reminded me that History and Mark For Later can be disabled, so if you're not seeing the Mark for Later option, check your settings.

I need to be able to listen to stories using text-to-speech.

Microsoft Edge web browser has a built in text to speech function. Supposedly it works on both iOS and Android, but I have not personally tested that. iOS also has a native accessibility feature in settings for text to speech that will work on the Books app, so I assume Android has a similar functionality. A bunch of people in the reblogs have more in-depth Android recommendations here: https://www.tumblr.com/protect-namine/737957194510794752/seconding-voice-aloud-on-android-for-tts-my, https://www.tumblr.com/smallercommand/737884523093704704/i-use-voice-for-tts-on-android-its-got-some, and https://www.tumblr.com/doitninetimes/737869463749263360/for-text-to-speech-on-android-you-can-also-check

I need to have in-app notifications for updates/I can't ever find story updates in among the rest of my emails/checking my email stresses me out.

Set up a separate email address using a free service like gmail, and use that email address JUST for AO3. Then the only emails in that inbox will be your story updates. I use Apple's Mail application for all my inboxes, but it's very easy to use the Gmail app instead, and you could log in to JUST the ao3 email and set it to notify for every email.

(Also as a general PSA: don't use your work, school, or military email as your AO3 email. Just don't.)

I want statistics like how many hours I spent reading, how many words I read, what my most read tags were, stuff like that.

So we've finally hit something that isn't easy and that requires a hell of a lot of manual work. Short version: AO3 does not track this data because they don't want to. (Mostly due to privacy concerns.) The lack of this tracking is a feature, not a bug. You can crunch these numbers yourself, but it will take a hell of a lot more effort, and it's something I personally found is not worth the effort the couple of times I have tried to crunch those numbers. If you are willing to download your history to an actual computer (not a tablet or chromebook) using Calibre, you can get a rough idea of your most popular tags via their tag browser, but it won't play nice with typos synned to a Common Tag (Canonical Tag/filterable tag) like ao3 does. (If anyone has used an app that gave you stats on this, please let me know in reblogs/replies/via ask how that worked because I am very curious.)

I need an app because <other reason>.

The AO3 Unofficial Browser Tools FAQ might cover your use case: https://archiveofourown.org/faq/unofficial-browser-tools?language_id=en If not, give a shout and we'll see what other tumblr users suggest!

[cubbihue]

Peri was very upset about a lot of things that happened. Within a span of a week, he felt like his entire life has changed for the worst!! He had a dumb bulb on his wand, Timmy was still moving away, and he had to go to a school far from everyone he knew!!!

Of course, the cause and trigger of those emotions was Timmy. But Peri can’t blame his older brother for any of that. So the next logical conclusion for a small child to reach was to blame his parents instead!!! And boy did he blame a lot on his parents.

Many of Peri’s actions in his childhood stems from misplaced grief and anger. By the time he was old enough to know better, Peri got a mixture of stubbornness and a bruised ego to admit he was wrong for how he reacted.

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[melancholyfleurs]

something so deeply erotic about laying in between someone’s legs after you’ve gone down and licking your fingers off to taste every last drop in between little kisses to their trembling thighs, hips and tummy… yeah