Form Trigger Options

Form triggers control how and when your forms appear to customers. Qivra Form Builder offers multiple trigger options to suit different use cases.

Available Trigger Types

Trigger	Description	Best For
AUTO	Form displays automatically on page load	Embedded forms, dedicated pages
BUTTON	Form opens in popup when button is clicked	Contact forms, avoid cluttering pages
EMBEDDING	Form is directly embedded in content	Inline forms, theme blocks

AUTO Trigger

Forms with AUTO trigger appear immediately when the page loads.

When to Use

• Dedicated contact pages
• Landing pages
• Forms that should always be visible
• Main content forms

Setting Up AUTO Trigger

1. Open your form in Form Builder
2. Go to Form Settings
3. Find Trigger Type
4. Select AUTO
5. Save the form

Behavior

Aspect	Description
Display	Form shows immediately on page load
Position	Wherever placed in the page
Visibility	Always visible to visitors

Use Cases

✅ Contact page - form is the main content
✅ Survey landing page - users expect to fill a form
✅ Registration page - form is the primary action
❌ Product pages - may distract from purchasing
❌ Homepage - takes up valuable space

BUTTON Trigger

Forms with BUTTON trigger appear in a popup/modal when users click a button.

When to Use

• Contact forms that shouldn’t clutter pages
• Forms that might be needed but aren’t primary
• Reducing visual noise on pages
• Multiple forms on one page

Setting Up BUTTON Trigger

1. Open your form in Form Builder
2. Go to Form Settings
3. Find Trigger Type
4. Select BUTTON
5. Configure button settings
6. Save the form

Button Settings

Setting	Description
Button Text	Text displayed on the button
Button Position	Where the button appears
Button Style	Appearance of the button
Popup Size	Size of the modal window

Button Positions

Position	Description
Floating	Fixed button, usually bottom corner
Inline	Button placed where form would be
Custom	Button placed via shortcode

Popup Behavior

Aspect	Description
Opening	Smooth fade/slide animation
Overlay	Dark background behind popup
Closing	Click outside, X button, or ESC key
Mobile	Full-screen on small devices

Use Cases

✅ Floating contact button on all pages
✅ "Request Quote" button on product pages
✅ Newsletter signup that doesn't take space
✅ Support form accessible from anywhere

Floating Button Example

A floating button stays visible as users scroll:

1. Set Trigger to BUTTON
2. Choose Floating position
3. Set button text (e.g., “Contact Us”)
4. Select corner (bottom-right recommended)

EMBEDDING Trigger

Forms with EMBEDDING trigger are placed directly in page content.

When to Use

• Theme Editor blocks
• Shortcode embeds
• Forms within content sections

Setting Up EMBEDDING Trigger

1. Open your form in Form Builder
2. Go to Form Settings
3. Find Trigger Type
4. Select EMBEDDING
5. Save the form

Behavior

Similar to AUTO but designed for embed scenarios:

• Works with Theme Editor blocks
• Compatible with shortcode embedding
• Inherits container styling

Choosing the Right Trigger

Decision Flowchart

Should form always be visible?
├── YES → Is it the main page content?
│         ├── YES → Use AUTO
│         └── NO → Use EMBEDDING
└── NO → Should users click to see it?
          └── YES → Use BUTTON

Comparison Table

Feature	AUTO	BUTTON	EMBEDDING
Immediate visibility	Yes	No	Yes
Doesn’t clutter page	No	Yes	No
Theme Editor support	Yes	Yes	Yes
Shortcode support	Yes	Yes	Yes
Popup/Modal	No	Yes	No
Best for main content	Yes	No	Yes

Advanced Trigger Settings

Delayed Display

Show form after a delay:

1. Set Trigger to AUTO or EMBEDDING
2. Find Display Delay setting
3. Set delay in seconds
4. Form appears after delay

Use Cases:

• Give users time to read content first
• Reduce immediate visual load
• Scroll-triggered display

Scroll Trigger

Show form when user scrolls to a point:

1. Set Trigger to AUTO
2. Enable Scroll Trigger
3. Set scroll percentage or pixel value
4. Form appears when scrolled to point

Exit Intent

Show form when user intends to leave:

1. Set Trigger to BUTTON
2. Enable Exit Intent
3. Form popup shows when mouse leaves viewport

Use Cases:

• Capture leaving visitors
• Last-chance offers
• Feedback collection

Time on Page

Show form after time spent:

1. Set Trigger to BUTTON
2. Enable Time Trigger
3. Set time in seconds
4. Form shows after specified time

Trigger Analytics

Track trigger performance:

Metric	Description
Impressions	How many times form/trigger was shown
Clicks	For BUTTON trigger, button clicks
Conversions	Form submissions
Conversion Rate	Submissions / Impressions

Best Practices

User Experience

• Don’t surprise users with unexpected popups
• Make button triggers clearly labeled
• Ensure easy dismissal of popups
• Test on mobile devices

Performance

• Avoid multiple triggers on one page
• Don’t stack floating buttons
• Consider page load impact

Conversion Optimization

• Use clear, action-oriented button text
• Position buttons prominently
• Time triggers appropriately
• A/B test different approaches

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Related Docs

• Display Form on Your Store
• Add Form via Theme Editor
• Embed Form via Shortcode