Anyway to display the comments left by visitors?

  • cameron white
    Asked on November 25, 2019 at 7:04 PM

    I'd really like the visitors to be able to leave their comments and view them soon after,

    like a traditional guestbook?


    Is that at all possible?

    thank you for your response!

  • VincentJay
    Replied on November 25, 2019 at 10:50 PM

    Hi,

    You can create a Grid Listing Report or HTML Table listing report. To display, the comments left by visitors. Here are some helpful guides:

    How-to-Create-an-HTML-Table-Listing-Report

    How-to-Create-a-Grid-Listing-Report

    Is that what you're looking for? If not, please share a sample form so we can test it and try to replicate it if possible. 

    Thank you.

  • cameron white
    Replied on November 26, 2019 at 3:50 PM
    Thanks so much for the fast response!
    *Here are some simple examples* of a Message Board/Guestbook I'd like to
    try.
    (Nothing too serious or fancy, just able to embed into my website.)
    *The "Stadium and*
    *Star Wars" themes you have look great so if possible, *
    *- Add the ability for visitors to immediately see and show off their
    comments right under please.*
    By seeing their comments/other visitors' comments... it would encourage
    them to come back and read/interact!
    Thank you again!!
    -C. White
    ...
  • VincentJay
    Replied on November 26, 2019 at 3:56 PM

    Just to confirm, are you trying to create a message board or guestbook? 

    You can use this widget: https://www.jotform.com/widgets/disqus


    Please keep in mind that we can only assist you if you're having an issue on your form or need help on the form builder. 

    If you're new to JotForm, I suggest checking this guide: https://www.jotform.com/help/2-How-to-Create-Your-First-Web-Form


  • cameron white
    Replied on November 26, 2019 at 4:50 PM
    A message board, but with the feel of a guestbook.
    I'm going to use your templates, just curious if it's possible for visitors
    to instantly see their comments
    after posting them.
    ...
  • VincentJay
    Replied on November 26, 2019 at 5:00 PM

    Please check my demo form: https://form.jotform.com/93296995379987

    You can leave a name and comment then submit to see the result below. 

    Is that what you're trying to achieve? If yes, you can clone it by following this guide: https://www.jotform.com/help/42-How-to-Clone-an-Existing-Form-from-a-URL

    I hope this helps.

  • cameron white
    Replied on November 26, 2019 at 7:50 PM
    Ah this design is basically perfect!
    However, when I test the comments, I get them in an email but do not see
    the comments show up just yet after submitting.
    Other than that, great job and thanks!
    ...
  • Ashwin JotForm Support
    Replied on November 26, 2019 at 11:56 PM

    Please note that when the form is submitted, the submission data is captured and will display it embedded report in form. It's just that the form / page needs to be refreshed to see the new data.

    In my colleague's demo form, since you are being redirected to same form after it is submitted, the submission data will be displayed immediately. 

    Do get back to us if you meant to ask something else.

  • cameron white
    Replied on November 27, 2019 at 3:50 PM
    I see!
    Is this only if I do *not* edit and rearrange the html (add photos,
    background, colors, questions etc)?
    Because I have, and sent 3 comments...but I'm not seeing them show up, only
    the emails.
    Sorry for all the hassle, just want visitors to have fun visiting.
    Thanks!
    ...
  • VincentJay
    Replied on November 27, 2019 at 4:18 PM

    If you're referring to the Grid Listing Report not showing on your form, please follow this guide: 

    1. You need to create a Grid Listing Report link by following this guide: https://www.jotform.com/help/105-How-to-Create-a-Grid-Listing-Report

    2. After getting the Grid Listing Report Link, you need to add the iFrame Embed widget to your form. Here's the link: https://www.jotform.com/widgets/iframe-embed

    3. And then add the Grid Listing Report Link in the iFrame Embed widget to show it on your form.

    Give it a try and let us know if you need further help. Thank you.