Why add feedback to any website?
Once the tag is on the page, a small launcher appears and users can send bug reports, feature requests, reviews, or general comments. Everything lands in your private inbox, not on a public board.
Step 1: Create a TellTide app and copy your App ID
Sign in to TellTide, open Apps, and create an app for your site. Set the App link to your public URL — in production, the widget only accepts submissions from pages on that hostname. Copy the App ID; every snippet below uses it.
Step 2: Paste the script before </body>
Add the embed tag to every page where you want the launcher — typically in a shared footer include or template partial so it appears site-wide:
<script
src="https://telltide.com/src/widgets/widget.js"
data-app-id="YOUR_APP_ID"
></script>Step 3: Verify the feedback loop end to end
Open your site, click the TellTide launcher (bottom corner by default), and submit a test bug report. It should appear in your TellTide inbox within seconds. From there you can reply-triage privately, and later publish your first feature request to the public roadmap.
Good to know
- The script is loaded async-safe at the end of the body, so it does not block your page render.
- localhost is always allowed for testing, even before the App link matches.
- Appearance (label, colors, position, categories) is managed in the TellTide dashboard — you never need to redeploy your site to change the widget.
Common questions
Do I need to add the script to every single page?
Add it wherever you want the launcher to appear. Most sites put it in a shared footer template so it shows site-wide, but you can limit it to your app pages, pricing page, or anywhere feedback is most likely.
Will the widget slow down my HTML websites site?
No — the snippet loads a single small script at the end of the body, after your content renders. It does not block paint or affect your Core Web Vitals.
Is the feedback users send public?
No. Unlike board-first tools, everything arrives in a private inbox. Bug reports and reviews stay internal; you publish only chosen feature requests to a roadmap users can vote on.
How much does TellTide cost?
The free plan includes the widget, private inbox, API, and public roadmap for one app. Paid plans add unlimited apps and advanced features — pricing never scales with how many users you have.