Forms are powerful tools for collecting visitor information on your Squarespace site. Here's a comprehensive guide to the different form types and their best uses.

Form Blocks

• Highly customizable forms for gathering general information
• Perfect for contact forms, surveys, polls, and registration forms
• Can be added to Layout Pages, blog posts, footers, and block content areas

Newsletter Blocks

• Specifically designed for collecting email addresses
• Ideal for mailing lists and blog subscriptions
• Customizable to collect names alongside email addresses
• Can be added to Layout Pages, blog posts, and footers

Additional Newsletter Collection Points:

• Promotional pop-ups
• Checkout pages
• Cover Pages (version 7.0)

Commerce Forms (Business and Commerce Plans)

Newsletter Subscription During Checkout:

• Collects email addresses from customers
• Builds customer base for future promotions
• Visible to all customers during checkout

Custom Payment Forms:

• Collects additional purchase information
• Perfect for gift messages or delivery instructions
• Applies to all purchases

Custom Product Forms:

• Product-specific customization options
• Ideal for engraving or personalization details
• Appears when adding products to cart

Form Storage

• Most forms require storage setup
• Options include Squarespace, email, or third-party services
• Custom product and payment forms automatically store in order details
• Access submitted information through order notifications and summaries

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