Introduction
Sharing a form link is easy. Getting people to actually click it is the hard part. Most links land in chats or social feeds with zero context, which forces the receiver to guess what the form is about. That is exactly the problem the new Social Media Preview Link feature in BoloForms solves.
With this update, your form links can now show a proper preview when shared on platforms like WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Facebook, or Slack. The preview includes your header image or logo, form title, and form description. Before the form even opens, people already know what they are clicking and who it is from. That small moment of clarity makes a big difference in trust and response rates.
What Is the Social Preview Link Feature?
The Social Preview Link is a special shareable link that displays rich previews on supported platforms. Instead of a plain URL, the link appears with a visual header, a clear title, and a short description pulled directly from your form settings. This makes your form look intentional and professional, especially when shared in public or semi-public spaces.
This feature is useful for event feedback forms, registrations, onboarding forms, consent forms, and signature requests where first impressions matter.
Comparison Table: All 3 Link Types Explained
Link Type | Example Format | What It Does | When to Use |
Normal Shareable Link | fill.boloforms.com/signature/... | Opens the form directly with no preview | Internal sharing, emails, direct access |
Custom URL Link | fill.boloforms.com/signature/form/your-name | Same as a normal link, but branded and readable | Public sharing, campaigns, repeat use |
Social Preview Link | share.boloforms.com/s/f/... | Shows title, description, header image, or logo before opening | Social media, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Slack |
How to Use the Social Preview Link Feature in the BoloForms Dashboard
Using this feature is intentionally simple. No extra setup. No technical work.
Step 1: Open Your Form
Go to your BoloForms dashboard and open the form you want to share.
Step 2: Click on “Send Form”
You will see the Send form modal with multiple sharing options like Email, Link, Embed, and more.
Step 3: Select the Link Option
Click on the Link icon.
Here you will notice two checkboxes:
Custom URL
Social Preview Link
Step 4: Enable Social Preview Link
Turn on Social Preview Link.
Once enabled, the system automatically creates a preview-ready link using:
Your form’s header image or logo
Form title
Form description
Step 5: Copy and Share
Click Copy and share the link anywhere.
The preview will show automatically on supported platforms.
That’s it.
Understanding the Three Types of Form Links in BoloForms
BoloForms now gives you three different ways to share a form link. Each one serves a different purpose.
Let’s look at them clearly.
Sample Links Used Below
Normal shareable link
https://fill.boloforms.com/signature/14cwa4x7HCs6tgZtaVg9T8Si-LtWaEABqiJP2XwwJDyk?p=viewSocial preview link
https://share.boloforms.com/s/f/14cwa4x7HCs6tgZtaVg9T8Si-LtWaEABqiJP2XwwJDykCustom URL example
https://fill.boloforms.com/signature/form/Eventfeedbackform
Final Thoughts
Forms are often the first touchpoint between you and your audience.
How you share them matters more than most people realize.
With Social Media Preview Links, you are no longer sharing a bare URL. You are sharing clarity, trust, and intent.
If a small visual preview can decide whether someone clicks or scrolls past, why not use it?
So the real question is:
Where are you sharing your forms today, and what do you want people to feel before they open them?