Comprehensive Guide: How to Add & Manage Form Block in Squarespace

Comprehensive Guide: How to Add & Manage Form Block in Squarespace

By Michael Chen

February 1, 2025 at 11:48 AM

Form blocks allow you to collect information from visitors through customizable forms like contact forms, surveys, and applications. Here's how to set up and use them effectively:

Adding a Form Block

  1. Edit a page or post
  2. Click [Add Block] and select [Form]
  3. Click the pencil icon to open the block editor
  4. Configure settings in the Content tab
  5. Press Enter or click outside to save changes

Setting Up Your Form

  1. Customize the form name and button text
  2. Click [Edit Form Fields] to modify fields:
    • Add new fields with [Add Field]
    • Rearrange or remove fields using [Edit]
    • Make fields required
    • Add descriptions and labels
    • Adjust file upload settings if needed

After Submission Options

  1. Click [After Submission] in the Content tab
  2. Choose between:
    • Message: Display custom text
    • Redirect: Send users to a specific URL

Design Customization

Access design options to modify:

  • Button alignment
  • Initial field highlighting
  • Background colors
  • Lightbox settings
  • Stroke styles
  • Blend modes
  • Element blur

Storage Options

Forms can store submissions in multiple ways:

  • Email (default)
  • Website's Contacts panel
  • Mailchimp
  • Zapier
  • Google Drive

Security Features

  1. SSL encryption for secure submissions
  2. Google reCAPTCHA integration available
  3. Spam prevention measures
  4. Email confirmation options

Important Notes:

  • Limit forms to 30 fields for optimal user experience
  • Required email fields save submitter details to Contacts
  • Forms automatically connect to your logged-in email
  • Enable email signup for marketing communications
  • Track form performance using conversion analytics

Remember to regularly monitor submissions for spam and maintain proper security measures for data collection.

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