Store Forms and Newsletter Data Effectively

Choose where to store visitor data from form submissions through third-party services or Squarespace's built-in options. At least one storage option is required for forms to function properly.

Available Storage Options:

1. Squarespace Mailing List

• Stores newsletter subscribers within your site
• Works with Newsletter Blocks, checkout signups, and promotional pop-ups
• Automatically adds subscribers to your Contacts panel

2. Contacts Panel

• Stores visitor information from form submissions
• Requires forms to have a mandatory email field
• Organizes data in Form Contributors and Subscribers sections

3. Email Storage

• Sends form submissions to specified email address
• Default setting uses admin account email
• Includes submission details in formatted HTML emails

4. Google Drive

• Creates spreadsheets for form submissions
• Supports up to 50 connected forms
• Allows easy sharing and data export
• Cannot use existing spreadsheets or shared drives

5. Mailchimp

• Syncs subscriber data to Mailchimp audiences
• Requires Business or Commerce plan
• Limited to 30 fields per form
• Supports newsletter signups and pop-ups

6. Zapier

• Connects forms to multiple third-party apps
• Integrates with ConvertKit, Salesforce, Slack, and Trello
• Automates form submission workflows

Best Practices:

1. Multiple Storage Options

• Use multiple options as backup
• Assign different storage for different purposes
• Keep identical form fields when sharing storage

2. Testing

• Send test submissions before going live
• Verify data appears in selected storage
• Check notification settings

3. Organization

• Use unique names for different forms
• Maintain consistent field structure
• Regularly monitor submission data

Remember to configure storage options before publishing forms to ensure proper data collection and management.

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