Add a form with app block
This guide shows you how to place a form created with Powerful Contact Form Builder directly into any page or template on your Shopify store using the App Block method.
This is ideal when your theme (or page template) has been customized and you want precise control over where the form appears
⭐ Step 1 — Copy the Form Shortcode
1. Open the app > click Forms > open a form you want
2. Click Publish button on the right corner
3. Select the display of the form: default, boxed, floating, popup
4. Click Get short code > copy the short code of the form
⭐ Step 2 — Add the Form as an App Block
1. From the Shopify admin page, click Sale channels > Online store > click Edit theme to go to the theme you want
2. In theme editor > open the page template you want
3. Click Add section > add Form app section
4. In the app section > paste the form shortcode here
Optionally, drag-and-drop or reorder blocks to control where the form appears on the page
Click Save to apply changes.
⭐ Step 4 — Preview and Check the Live Store
After saving, open the live version of the page (front store) to verify that the form appears correctly in the intended position.
Tutorial video
🎯 When to Use App Block vs Other Methods
Theme or page template is customized, or you need precise positioning
App Block (this method)
Simple pages or you want the fastest setup
Shortcode embed / default form display
Need to show form in product description or content area
Shortcode inside product/page conten
🔧 Troubleshooting: Form Not Showing Up?
If your form does not appear, check the items below:
✅ 1. Make sure the form is published
Forms must be saved and published in the app before they will show on your store.
✅ 2. Ensure the page is using the correct template
If you added the form inside a specific theme template (e.g., a custom product template), make sure that product or page is actually using that template.
✅ 4. Some themes require minor adjustments
Certain Shopify themes may require:
Block placement adjustments
Template changes
Section settings updates
If you’re unsure, we’re here to help.
📩 Need help?
Contact us anytime at [email protected] — our support team can fix this quickly for you.
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