Troubleshoot form issues
Encountering issues with your sign-up forms? This guide covers common problems and how to resolve them.
Form not displaying
Problem: Your form isn’t showing up on your website or landing page.
Solutions:
- Verify the embed code is correctly placed in your website’s HTML
- Check that JavaScript is enabled on your website
- Clear your browser cache and refresh the page
- Ensure there are no conflicting scripts on your page that might block the form
- Check if your form is set to active/published status
Submissions not being received
Problem: People are completing the form, but you’re not receiving the submissions.
Solutions:
Verify the form is connected to the correct subscriber list
Check your email notifications settings to ensure you’re receiving submission alerts
Look in your spam or junk folder for notification emails
- Review your form’s submission statistics to confirm data is being captured
reCAPTCHA issues
Problem: The reCAPTCHA verification is causing problems for subscribers.
Solutions:
- Verify that “Use Google reCAPTCHA” is properly enabled in your form’s Design > Settings
- Test the form in different browsers to identify browser-specific issues
- Ensure subscribers have JavaScript enabled in their browsers
- Check that your website’s security settings or any extensions aren’t blocking Google services
- Try disabling and re-enabling reCAPTCHA to reset the configuration
Form fields not working
Problem: Form fields aren’t accepting input or validation isn’t working correctly.
Solutions:
- Check that all required fields are properly marked in your form settings
- Verify field validation rules are correctly configured
- Ensure custom fields are properly mapped to subscriber properties
- Test the form in different browsers and devices
- Review any custom CSS or JavaScript that might interfere with field functionality
Error messages appearing
Problem: Subscribers see error messages when trying to submit the form.
Solutions:
- Review the specific error message to identify the issue
- Verify all required fields are filled out correctly
- Check email address format validation
- Ensure phone number fields accept the correct format
Getting additional help
If you’ve tried these solutions and are still experiencing issues:
- Document the specific problem with screenshots
- Note which browser and device you’re testing on
- Check the browser console for any error messages
- Review recent changes made to the form or website
- Contact support with detailed information about the issue
Best practices to prevent issues
- Test regularly – Test your forms after making any changes to ensure they work correctly.
- Use standard formats – Stick to standard email and phone number formats for better compatibility.
- Keep it simple – Avoid overly complex forms with too many fields or custom scripts.
- Monitor submissions – Regularly check that submissions are coming through as expected.
- Stay updated – Keep your embed codes and integrations up to date with the latest versions.
If you got stuck on a specific task or can’t find a way to execute a particular job, contact our support team via LiveChat or support@sender.net – we’re here to help 24/7.