How to Add and Use Different Forms on Your Squarespace Website
Forms provide essential ways to collect visitor information on your Squarespace site. Here are the main types of forms and their best uses:
Form Blocks
- Fully customizable multi-field forms
- Ideal for contact forms, surveys, polls, and applications
- Can be added to pages, blog posts, and footers
Contact form with submit button
Newsletter Blocks
- Collect email addresses and build mailing lists
- Perfect for blog subscriptions and updates
- Customizable to collect names and emails or emails only
Empty form field with light border
Additional Newsletter Options:
- Promotional pop-ups
- Checkout page signup
- Cover pages (version 7.0)
Commerce Forms (Business/Commerce Plans)
Newsletter Subscribe at Checkout:
- Collects emails during purchase
- Builds customer base for promotions
- Available to all customers
Wooden serving board with handle
Custom Checkout Forms:
- Collect additional order information
- Perfect for gift messages or delivery instructions
- Appears for all purchases
Gift message text input box
Custom Product Forms:
- Product-specific information collection
- Ideal for personalization requests
- Appears when adding items to cart
Engraved silver ring with text
Form Storage Options:
- Squarespace storage
- Email address
- Third-party services
- Multiple storage combinations
Note: Custom product and checkout forms automatically display in order notifications and summaries without additional storage setup.
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