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'''JotForm''' is a [[San Francisco]]-based company for building online forms that was shut down by the United States Secret Services for acting suspicious until they were paid to be left alone. <ref name=eweek/> They have a very creepy mascot and believes Wikipedia can be used as an advertising platform.<ref name=wired/>
'''JotForm''' is a [[San Francisco]]-based company for building online forms.<ref name=eweek/> Its users can create forms using [[drag and drop]] form objects and/or complete templates that require no special technical knowledge.

Completed forms are automatically emailed to their creators; there is an option to encrypt the data. Forms can be hosted on JotForm's website, or integrated on other sites including [[MailChimp]], [[PayPal]], [[Stripe (company)|Stripe]] and [[Salesforce.com|Salesforce]].<ref name="biz" />

Subscription levels are available for groups and businesses of all sizes. A free, non-expiring basic plan is also available for users with simple needs, and those who would like to try the service at no cost. Nonprofit groups receive a 50% discount on all subscriptions.

==History==
JotForm was founded in 2006 by Aytekin Tank.<ref name=dj/><ref name=wsj/><ref name=hotel/>

In 2011, it released Wishbox, a feedback tool that annotates screenshots.<ref name="nw" /><ref name="tc" />

By 2012, JotForm had over 700,000 users and published over 2 million user forms.<ref name="nextweb" />

In February 2012, the [[United States Secret Service]] shut down the JotForm site as part of an undisclosed investigation of user-created forms. After two days, it was back online.<ref name="eweek" /><ref name="td" /><ref name="wired" />

JotForm released an [[Adobe Systems|Adobe]] Document Cloud eSign Widget in June 2015 for embedded esigning into forms.<ref name="sbt" /><ref name="tech" />

In April 2016, JotForm announced that its software was available on [[Weebly]].<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.martechadvisor.com/news/interactive-content/weebly-users-gain-access-to-easytouse-formcreator-jotform/ | title = Weebly Users Gain Access to Easy-to-use Form-Creator JotForm | publisher = Martech Advisor | date = 1 April 2016 | author = Roy, Rohit}}</ref> In December 2016, the company partnered with [[IFTTT]] to integrate an "Applet" to create forms in other applications.<ref>{{Cite web | url = http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jotform-and-ifttts-new-integration-connects-form-responses-to-hundreds-of-new-apps-300373092.html | title = JotForm and IFTTT's New Integration Connects Form Responses to Hundreds of New Apps | work = PR Newswire | date = 6 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url = http://tech.co/little-ifttt-applets-company-try-2016-12 | title = 6 Little-Known IFTTT Applets Your Company Should Try | work = Tech.co | date = 7 December 2016}}</ref> ''Tech Times'' recognized JotForm integration on [[Slack (software)|Slack]] as one of the "Best Productivity Apps" of 2016.<ref>{{Cite web | url = http://www.techtimes.com/articles/190205/20161226/best-productivity-apps-to-help-you-achieve-your-goals-organize-your-work-and-collaborate-with-your-colleagues.htm | title = Best Productivity Apps To Help You Achieve Your Goals, Organize Your Work, And Collaborate With Your Colleagues | work = Tech Times | date = 26 December 2016}}</ref>

In 2018, JotForm acquired Noupe,<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.noupe.com/about | title = Noupe}}</ref> an online magazine.


==References==
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<ref name=eweek>{{cite web| url=http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/Secret-Service-Shuts-Down-Then-Reinstates-JotForm-524759| title=Secret Service Shuts Down, Then Reinstates JotForm| author=Fahmida Y. Rashid| date=February 17, 2012| publisher=eWeek| access-date=May 20, 2016}}</ref>
<ref name=eweek>{{cite web| url=http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/Secret-Service-Shuts-Down-Then-Reinstates-JotForm-524759| title=Secret Service Shuts Down, Then Reinstates JotForm| author=Fahmida Y. Rashid| date=February 17, 2012| publisher=eWeek| access-date=May 20, 2016}}</ref>


<ref name=wired>{{cite web| url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi2oaQjSKQk, | title=End Users hate Jotform mascot| author=Founder Dude| date=April 2,2021| publisher=eWeek | access-date=April 1,2021}}</ref>
<ref name=wired>{{cite web| url=https://www.wired.com/2012/02/jotform-domain-seizure/| title=Secret Service Seizes Jotform.com, Nuking Millions of Online Forms| author=David Kravts| date=February 16, 2012| publisher=Wired| access-date=May 20, 2016}}</ref>

<ref name=nextweb>{{cite web| url=https://thenextweb.com/insider/2012/02/16/online-form-building-startup-jotform-has-its-domain-suspended-by-the-us-secret-service/#gref| title=Online form-building startup JotForm has its domain suspended by the US Secret Service| author=Martin Bryant| date=February 16, 2012| publisher=The Next Web| access-date=May 20, 2016}}</ref>

<ref name=nw>{{cite web| url=https://thenextweb.com/apps/2011/11/23/wishbox-brings-the-google-style-of-user-feedback-to-your-website/| title=Wishbox brings the Google+ style of user feedback to your website| author=Brad McCarty| date=November 23, 2011| publisher=The Next Web| access-date=May 20, 2016}}</ref>

<ref name=hotel>{{cite web| url=http://www.hotelbusiness.com/links/news/news.php?id=53252| title=Jot This Down: Create Online Forms With JotForm's DIY Tool| date=February 21, 2016| publisher=Hotel Business| access-date=May 20, 2016}}</ref>

<ref name=wsj>{{cite web| url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/firms-shift-data-to-europe-as-safe-harbor-pact-ends-1446478648| title=Firms Weigh Moving Data From U.S. to Europe| author=Sam Schechner| date=November 2, 2015| publisher=Wall Street Journal| access-date=May 20, 2016}}</ref>

<ref name=dj>{{cite web| url=http://www.digitaljournal.com/technology/jotform-to-dominate-forms-market-in-adobe-formscentral-s-wake/article/431294| title=JotForm to dominate forms market in Adobe FormsCentral's wake| author=Holly L. Walters| date=April 20, 2015| publisher=Digital Journal| access-date=May 20, 2016}}</ref>

<ref name=sbt>{{cite web| url=http://smallbiztrends.com/2015/06/jotform-esignature.html| title=JotForm Now Offers Adobe eSign Service| author=Ed Lieber| date=June 9, 2015| publisher=Small Business Trends| access-date=May 20, 2016}}</ref>

<ref name=tc>{{cite web| url=https://techcrunch.com/2011/11/22/wishbox-lets-your-visitors-complain-about-your-new-layout-with-screenshot-annotations/| title=Wishbox Lets Your Visitors Complain About Your New Layout With Screenshot Annotations| date=November 22, 2011| author=Greg Kumparak| publisher=Tech Crunch| access-date=May 20, 2016}}</ref>

<ref name=tech>{{cite web| url=http://tech.co/jotform-adobe-formscentral-2015-06| title=JotForm Poised to Replace Adobe FormsCentral| author=Holly Chavez| date=June 14, 2015| publisher=Tech.co| access-date=May 20, 2016}}</ref>

<ref name=biz>{{cite web| url=http://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/how-to/technology/2015/06/5-options-for-adding-forms-to-your-website.html| title=Affordable options for adding forms to your website| date=June 18, 2015| author=Marc Prosser| publisher=The Business Journals| access-date=May 20, 2016}}</ref>

<ref name=td>{{Cite web| url=https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120215/18044017773/us-government-suspends-jotformcom-over-user-generated-forms-censorship-regime-expands.shtml| title=US Government 'Suspends' JotForm.co Over User Generated Forms; Censorship Regime Expands| author=Mike Masnick| date=February 16, 2012| publisher=TechDirt| access-date=May 20, 2016}}</ref>
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Revision as of 16:45, 8 April 2021

JotForm, Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustryTechnology
Founded2006
FounderAytekin Tank[1]
HeadquartersSan Francisco, California,
U.S.
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsOnline form builder, online survey tool
Number of employees
250
Websitewww.jotform.com

JotForm is a San Francisco-based company for building online forms.[2] Its users can create forms using drag and drop form objects and/or complete templates that require no special technical knowledge.

Completed forms are automatically emailed to their creators; there is an option to encrypt the data. Forms can be hosted on JotForm's website, or integrated on other sites including MailChimp, PayPal, Stripe and Salesforce.[3]

Subscription levels are available for groups and businesses of all sizes. A free, non-expiring basic plan is also available for users with simple needs, and those who would like to try the service at no cost. Nonprofit groups receive a 50% discount on all subscriptions.

History

JotForm was founded in 2006 by Aytekin Tank.[4][5][6]

In 2011, it released Wishbox, a feedback tool that annotates screenshots.[7][8]

By 2012, JotForm had over 700,000 users and published over 2 million user forms.[9]

In February 2012, the United States Secret Service shut down the JotForm site as part of an undisclosed investigation of user-created forms. After two days, it was back online.[2][10][11]

JotForm released an Adobe Document Cloud eSign Widget in June 2015 for embedded esigning into forms.[12][13]

In April 2016, JotForm announced that its software was available on Weebly.[14] In December 2016, the company partnered with IFTTT to integrate an "Applet" to create forms in other applications.[15][16] Tech Times recognized JotForm integration on Slack as one of the "Best Productivity Apps" of 2016.[17]

In 2018, JotForm acquired Noupe,[18] an online magazine.

References

  1. ^ "This Engineer-Turned-Entrepreneur Spends Half His Workday Hiring the Right People". Entrepreneur. 4 November 2016.
  2. ^ a b Fahmida Y. Rashid (February 17, 2012). "Secret Service Shuts Down, Then Reinstates JotForm". eWeek. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  3. ^ Marc Prosser (June 18, 2015). "Affordable options for adding forms to your website". The Business Journals. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  4. ^ Holly L. Walters (April 20, 2015). "JotForm to dominate forms market in Adobe FormsCentral's wake". Digital Journal. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  5. ^ Sam Schechner (November 2, 2015). "Firms Weigh Moving Data From U.S. to Europe". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  6. ^ "Jot This Down: Create Online Forms With JotForm's DIY Tool". Hotel Business. February 21, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  7. ^ Brad McCarty (November 23, 2011). "Wishbox brings the Google+ style of user feedback to your website". The Next Web. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  8. ^ Greg Kumparak (November 22, 2011). "Wishbox Lets Your Visitors Complain About Your New Layout With Screenshot Annotations". Tech Crunch. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  9. ^ Martin Bryant (February 16, 2012). "Online form-building startup JotForm has its domain suspended by the US Secret Service". The Next Web. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  10. ^ Mike Masnick (February 16, 2012). "US Government 'Suspends' JotForm.co Over User Generated Forms; Censorship Regime Expands". TechDirt. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  11. ^ David Kravts (February 16, 2012). "Secret Service Seizes Jotform.com, Nuking Millions of Online Forms". Wired. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  12. ^ Ed Lieber (June 9, 2015). "JotForm Now Offers Adobe eSign Service". Small Business Trends. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  13. ^ Holly Chavez (June 14, 2015). "JotForm Poised to Replace Adobe FormsCentral". Tech.co. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  14. ^ Roy, Rohit (1 April 2016). "Weebly Users Gain Access to Easy-to-use Form-Creator JotForm". Martech Advisor.
  15. ^ "JotForm and IFTTT's New Integration Connects Form Responses to Hundreds of New Apps". PR Newswire. 6 December 2016.
  16. ^ "6 Little-Known IFTTT Applets Your Company Should Try". Tech.co. 7 December 2016.
  17. ^ "Best Productivity Apps To Help You Achieve Your Goals, Organize Your Work, And Collaborate With Your Colleagues". Tech Times. 26 December 2016.
  18. ^ "Noupe".
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