Push Notification Software

Engage users instantly with Jotform’s push notifications. Using just one tool, you can easily send custom popup messages that will reach your audience on any device and any browser at any time. Boost visibility, drive conversion, and communicate important messages while complying with data privacy standards.

Templates

App Templates

Create a custom app in just a few clicks with these free, pre-made templates, and keep your audience informed with real-time push notifications.

Clothing Store App

Template clothing-store-app

Event Registration App

Template event-registration-app

School Parent App

Template school-parent-app

Benefits

Effectively Engage Your Audience with Push Notifications

Instant Engagement

Communicate with customers, clients, employees, and more by sending push notifications directly to their devices. It’s a smart way to immediately deliver information and prompt users to act quickly.

Universal Accessibility

Push notifications can reach users across all major platforms and browsers. This wide compatibility makes it easy to connect with your audience on any desktop or mobile device.

Enhanced Visibility

Your notifications will show up onscreen even when users aren’t actively using your app. This allows you to capture your audience’s attention at any time.

Budget-Friendly Outreach

Notifications are a cost-effective way to connect with users. They are more affordable than SMS or email marketing so you can maximize your reach without worrying about going over your budget.

Conversion Optimization

Support your conversion goals with instant push notifications. Encourage users to complete purchases, explore new offers, and more.

Timely Information Delivery

Push notifications are ideal for time-sensitive communication, like flash sales or alerts. Use push notifications to communicate updates instantly and get responses in real time.

Privacy-Friendly

Jotform’s push notifications comply with data privacy regulations because they don’t require a user’s personal information, such as phone number and email. Your users’ data remains private without impeding your ability to communicate.

Key Use Cases for Push Notifications

Share Updates and New Features

Keep your audience informed about new releases, product restocks, feature launches, and company announcements. Your notifications will help them stay up to date on the latest developments so they remain engaged.

Announce Promotions and Special Offers

Send your customers notifications about discounts and seasonal sales to help increase conversions. Drive urgency with time-sensitive offers and limited-time deals that encourage customers to act fast.

Increase Engagement and Feedback

Strengthen your relationship with your audience by sharing event invites and newsletters. Increase engagement by inviting users to participate in surveys or share feedback, and gain valuable insights that will help you improve their experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

All your questions about Jotform — answered. Check out our FAQs for answers to common questions, or contact our support team for further information.

What is push notification software, and how does it work?

Push notification software sends customized messages directly to a user’s device. Once someone has opted in to receiving these alerts, your message will pop up on the screen of their computer or mobile device in real time.  

Why should I use push notifications?

Push notifications are an excellent way to increase user engagement and drive traffic to your app because they allow you to send targeted messages directly to a user’s desktop or mobile device. Not only does this make push notifications highly visible, it also allows you to communicate with your audience immediately — even if they aren’t actively using your app. 

Share updates in real time and seamlessly communicate crucial information without having to wait for users to check their email or open the app. And since push notifications work on all major devices and platforms, you can reach a wide audience faster and more easily than you could with other marketing efforts. Push notifications are also more cost-effective than SMS, email, and paid ads. With Jotform’s push notifications, you can directly communicate with your audience without paying any additional fees.

What platforms and devices support push notifications?

Push notifications work across all major desktop and mobile platforms, including Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux. Notifications are also fully supported by popular browsers like Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Brave, and Opera. This makes it easy to reach your audience, regardless of what device or browser they use.

How are push notifications different from SMS and email marketing?

Push notifications are generally free to send, making them much more cost-effective than an email or SMS campaign. Push notifications also appear instantly, driving faster engagement than emails or SMS. Users don’t need to have your app open on their device or sort through their inbox to see your message. The information will appear in the notification center of their device and remain there until it’s cleared. The user only needs to click your notification once to be directed to your app, leading to much higher conversion rates than other marketing efforts. Users are also more likely to opt in to push notifications than they are to sign up for mailing lists because push notifications don’t require them to provide their contact information. This helps you expand your reach while protecting your audience’s privacy.

Can I personalize my push notifications?

Yes, you can customize the title and message of each push notification you send. Before you begin, it’s important to update the permission request message so your audience has a better understanding of how you intend to use push notifications and the benefits of opting in. 

Go to the Enable Push Notifications section and click on Edit Permission Request to personalize the message title and content so that they align with your branding. Personalizing your messages makes the notifications more relevant and appealing so you can effectively engage your audience and reach your business goals. Click Send to deliver your message directly to users. 

How can push notifications increase conversions?

Push notifications are useful for driving conversions and reaching your marketing goals because you can instantly capture the user’s attention and direct them toward specific actions. Customize your notifications to reengage idle users by prompting them to make a purchase and/or act right away on a limited-time offer. Push notifications aren’t just effective at creating a sense of urgency; they help keep your brand at the forefront of the user’s mind to encourage repeat visits and increase the overall number of active users.

What types of businesses can benefit from push notifications?

Any business that wants to directly engage its audience will benefit from using push notifications. Because these notifications can be customized to communicate any information you need, they’re an extremely versatile and adaptable tool for a wide range of industries.

Push notifications provide a useful way for retail businesses to boost sales and drive traffic to an app. Encourage customers to check out new products, promote events and sales, provide updates about restocks on popular products, and incentivize customers to act fast with limited-time offers. 

Event organizers can use push notifications to keep participants engaged by sharing the latest news and updates. Share invitations to upcoming events, send updates to users when tickets are running low, and let them know when the RSVP deadline is approaching.

Any business that uses its app to communicate with clients can send push notifications to keep them up to date about new services and feature launches. You can also send push notifications to request feedback so you can continue to improve the user experience and grow your business. 

Push notifications are useful for communicating with employees. Use push notifications to celebrate employee achievements, encourage them to complete important tasks like employee evaluations or surveys, share a link to the company newsletter, and more.

How often should I send push notifications?

The frequency of push notifications depends on the content and your specific business needs. By testing different strategies and monitoring the metrics available under Jotform’s Push Notification History section, you can analyze open rates and engagement to determine the frequency that works best for you and your audience.

Can users opt out of push notifications?

Yes. All app users are opted out of notifications by default and must opt in to receive them. Once you enable push notifications for your app, your audience will see a message the next time they open your app that gives them the option to opt in to push notifications. In the Enable Push Notifications section, you can customize the wording of the Permission Request message that’s sent to users. Change the title and content of the permission request to let users know the type of information they’ll get in your push notifications and the benefits they’ll receive by opting in.

What does Jotform’s push notification software cost?

Jotform’s push notifications are completely free. Just go to the Settings section of your Jotform App and toggle on the Enable Push Notifications button to get started.

How can I measure the effectiveness of my push notifications?

Jotform provides useful analytics about the engagement and open rates of your push notifications. Just go to your app’s Settings and Push Notification History. Easily track click-through rates and conversion metrics to see what messaging resonates with your audience. By monitoring the performance of each push notification, you can refine your strategy for maximum impact.

Do push notifications work if my app or website isn’t open?

Yes, the beauty of push notifications is that you can instantly send messages to users without waiting for them to open your app or visit your website.

Are push notifications suitable for time-sensitive messages?

Yes, push notifications are ideal for conveying time-sensitive information. This can include anything from a flash sale to a scheduled maintenance alert. Because push notifications are sent in real time to the user’s device, they are the most reliable way to ensure your audience receives the information right away and can take quick action.

Do I need technical knowledge to set up push notifications?

You don’t need to have any advanced skills or previous technical experience to set up push notifications with Jotform. Our user-friendly interface makes it easy to get started in seconds — no coding or complicated setup required. 

Just go to the Settings of your app in Jotform’s App Builder, and click on Push Notifications. Toggle the Enable Push Notifications option to the On position, then customize the Notification Title and Content to reflect the information you want to share with your app’s users. After you’ve finalized your message, you can share it instantly by clicking Send. You can easily view and manage the notifications you’ve sent in the Push Notification History section, which contains metrics showing how many subscribers you have, how many of them clicked on the notification, and more.

Can push notifications increase app or website traffic?

Absolutely. Push notifications help bring users back to a website or app by keeping the brand top of mind. You can reengage idle users by offering discounts or special offers. Plus, provide updates about products or services that encourage your users to click through and read more on your app. By sending push notifications and encouraging your audience to visit your app more frequently, you can build greater brand loyalty and improve traffic overall.

What types of content work best for push notifications?

Push notifications are useful in a wide variety of situations. You can use them to advertise product discounts and sales. This is especially useful for getting customers to act quickly on limited-time deals. You can also use push notifications to update users about new features or products, as well as restocks for in-demand items. Push notifications are an efficient way to notify users about any scheduled maintenance or updates, as well as keep them up to date about company news. Share newsletters, announcements, and celebrations. Remind users about upcoming events and send invitations. You can also use push notifications to share surveys and solicit feedback so you can continue to improve your app and the user experience.