Public Forms

Publish and share your forms publicly to capture leads from your website. Embed forms on your site, share public links, and automatically convert submissions into leads.

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Beginner

Public Forms

Learn how to publish your forms publicly and embed them on your website to capture leads automatically.

Overview

Public forms allow you to:

  • Share forms on your website
  • Capture leads automatically
  • Get public URLs for forms
  • Embed forms in pages

Getting Form URL

Public URL

Each form gets a public URL:

  1. Go to Forms page
  2. Open a form
  3. Find "Public URL" section
  4. Copy the URL
  5. Share or embed

URL Format

Public form URLs look like:

https://yourdomain.com/f/your-form-slug

Or if using separate form domain:

https://forms.yourdomain.com/f/your-form-slug

Publishing Forms

Making Form Public

  1. Create or edit form
  2. Form is public by default when created
  3. Check form status
  4. Verify it's active
  5. Form is ready to share

Form Status

  • Active - Form is live and accepting submissions
  • Draft - Form is not yet published
  • Inactive - Form is disabled

Embedding Forms

Getting Embed Code

  1. Open form
  2. Find "Embed Code" section
  3. Copy embed code
  4. Paste into your website
  5. Form appears on page

Embed Options

Two embed methods:

  • Full Page - Direct link to form page
  • Embedded - Form appears on your page

HTML Embed

Embed code looks like:

<iframe src="https://yourdomain.com/f/your-form-slug" 
        width="100%" 
        height="600" 
        frameborder="0">
</iframe>

Form Design

Styling Forms

Forms can be:

  • Styled to match your site
  • Customized colors and fonts
  • Responsive design
  • Mobile-friendly

Branding

  • Add your logo
  • Custom colors
  • Your branding
  • Consistent look

Sharing Forms

Website Links

Add form links:

  • Navigation menu
  • Call-to-action buttons
  • Email signatures
  • Social media

Direct Links

Share form URL:

  • Email to clients
  • Social media posts
  • Marketing materials
  • Direct sharing

Form Submission Flow

When Someone Submits

  1. Visitor fills out form
  2. Clicks submit
  3. Data validated
  4. Lead created automatically
  5. Thank you message shown
  6. You get notification

Thank You Page

After submission:

  • Thank you message shown
  • Can redirect to custom page
  • Confirmation displayed
  • Visitor sees success

Best Practices

1. Clear Call-to-Action

  • Make it obvious what to do
  • Clear purpose
  • Easy to find
  • Compelling copy

2. Mobile Friendly

  • Test on mobile devices
  • Responsive design
  • Easy to fill out
  • Touch-friendly

3. Keep It Simple

  • Don't overwhelm with fields
  • Essential information only
  • Clear and concise
  • Easy to complete

4. Test Thoroughly

  • Test form before publishing
  • Submit test entries
  • Verify leads created
  • Check all functionality

Form Analytics

Tracking Views

Track form performance:

  • Number of views
  • Submission rate
  • Conversion tracking
  • Source tracking

Performance Metrics

Monitor:

  • Views vs. submissions
  • Conversion rate
  • Popular forms
  • Best performing forms

Security

Spam Protection

Forms include:

  • Built-in spam protection
  • Rate limiting
  • Validation
  • Security measures

Data Privacy

  • Secure data handling
  • Privacy compliant
  • Protected submissions
  • Safe processing

Troubleshooting

Form Not Loading

  • Check form URL is correct
  • Verify form is active
  • Check internet connection
  • Try different browser
  • Contact support

Submissions Not Coming Through

  • Check form is published
  • Verify form is active
  • Check notifications enabled
  • Review form settings
  • Test with sample submission

Embed Not Working

  • Check embed code is correct
  • Verify URL is accessible
  • Test in different browsers
  • Check website compatibility
  • Review iframe settings

Related Guides

Next: Learn about creating forms →

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