ShortStack’s Starts Hidden visibility setting hides a Widget until a user takes action, whether that’s submitting an entry to a form, clicking on a hotspot in an Image Widget, or clicking a link in a Links Widget.

The first step … Read more

Facebook has strict custom app guidelines. Offenses ranging from spamming users to running illegal promotions could lead to your app being disabled or banned, and could even lead to your Page being disabled or banned. However, some of the offenses … Read more

Custom Publish is ShortStack’s optimal installation method. It gives you more flexibility and control than Quick Publish, but it also has several extra steps, and it’s only available to users on paid plans. Once you’ve designed your app and you’re … Read more

ShortStack does not have a Widget especially for Constant Contact. However, it’s easy to put a Constant Contact signup form on a custom ShortStack app by using a ShortStack Code Widget and your Constant Contact “Join My Mailing List” form: … Read more

Quick publish is the quickest and easiest way to install your apps, and it’s available to everyone who uses ShortStack. Once you’ve designed your app and you’re ready to publish it, follow these steps:

Click the orange “Install Tab” button.… Read more

Add a Promotion Widget. In the Edit Widget window that pops up, click Create New Form.

1. Name the form (name will not be front-facing)

2. Fill out the “Email submissions to” field (field will be automatically populated with the email

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ShortStack’s Permissions settings allow you to share content with others, so that you can collaborate with your coworkers or clients.

Sharable items in the Tab Manager, My Templates, and Forms & Promos, have a permissions icon (… Read more

ShortStack’s Promotion Form and Custom Form field validation settings let you restrict the number of times individuals can enter your form. This feature is especially valuable when trying to curb duplicate entries into a contest. Here’s how it works:

1.). … Read more

Your Account Summary gives you access to your account information so that you can upgrade, downgrade, edit payment information, cancel, and more. To access your Account Summary, log in to ShortStack and click on your name in the top-right corner.… Read more

After your users enter your promotion or fill out your form, you can encourage them to take further action, which can range from visiting your Timeline to downloading a coupon. Here’s how to set it up:

1.) Create and configure … Read more