In-App Messaging Alternative for Feedback
Learn how to add in-app messaging functionality to your website or app with Boost Toad. No backend setup required.
Want to add in-app messaging to your website or app? You could spend weeks building a system from scratch - backend, database, forms, notifications, dashboard.
Or you could add one script tag and be done in 5 minutes.
Boost Toad is the fastest way to add in-app messaging to any website or app. No backend, no database, no complex setup.
Why Boost Toad for in-app messaging?
β‘ 5-Minute Setup Add a script tag. That's literally it. No npm packages, no build configuration, no backend.
π― Built for in-app messaging Everything you need for in-app messaging is included:
- βEasy-to-use feedback forms
- βEmail notifications
- βDashboard to view and manage submissions
- βExport data anytime
π Works Everywhere React, Vue, WordPress, static HTML - doesn't matter. If you can add a script tag, Boost Toad works.
How to Add in-app messaging to Your Site
βΈStep 1: Create Your Project
Sign up at boosttoad.com (free tier available) and create a new project.
βΈStep 2: Add the Widget
Copy this script and add it before </body> in your HTML:
<script src="https://boosttoad.com/api/widget/bundle?projectId=YOUR_PROJECT_ID" async></script>Replace YOUR_PROJECT_ID with your actual project ID from the dashboard.
βΈStep 3: Customize for in-app messaging
From your Boost Toad dashboard:
- βConfigure feedback form fields
- βSet up email notifications
- βCustomize widget appearance
- βChoose where the widget appears on your site
That's it! Your users can now submit feedback.
In-app messaging Best Practices
βΈ1. Make It Easy to Find
Place the widget where users naturally look for help:
- βBottom-right corner (most common)
- βIn your navigation menu
- βOn product pages
βΈ2. Respond Quickly
Feedback is valuable - treat it that way:
- βRespond within 24-48 hours
- βAsk follow-up questions if needed
- βClose the loop when you make changes
βΈ3. Use the Data
in-app messaging data is gold. Actually use it:
- βIdentify common themes and pain points
- βSpot opportunities for improvement
- βMake data-driven product decisions
- βShare insights with your team
Advanced Features
βΈTeam Collaboration
Invite your team to view and manage in-app messaging:
- βDevelopers can see bug reports
- βProduct managers can prioritize features
- βSupport can respond to feedback
- βEveryone stays in sync
βΈEmail Notifications
Get notified when users submit feedback:
- βReal-time email alerts
- βDaily/weekly digests
- βPer-project preferences
- βTeam-wide or individual notifications
Wrapping Up
Building great products means listening to your users. Boost Toad makes it easy to collect in-app messaging without building infrastructure from scratch.
Start with the free tier and scale up as you grow. Your users are ready to give you feedbackβare you ready to listen?
