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Where Do Forms Go on Squarespace?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 2:16 am

When building a website on Squarespace, you will often need to add forms in order to collect information from your visitors. There are many different places where you can add forms on Squarespace, and the best option for you will depend on what type of information you are trying to collect and what kind of user experience you want to create.

If you want to collect general information from your visitors:

The best place to add a form on Squarespace is on a page using the Form Block. This block allows you to add a form anywhere on your page, and you can customize the form fields and button to match your website’s design. Forms added using the Form Block are responsive, meaning they will adapt to any screen size, and they can be embedded on multiple pages.

If you want to collect payments:

Squarespace offers two ways to collect payments: through its Commerce platform or through its integration with third-party payment processors. If you want to use Squarespace Commerce to sell products or services on your website, you can add a Payment Button to any page using the Button Block. This button will link to a checkout page where your visitors can enter their payment information.

If you want to use a third-party payment processor, such as PayPal or Stripe, you can add a Payment Form block to any page. This block allows you to embed a form from your payment processor onto your Squarespace page.

If you want to create a survey or poll:

The best place to add a survey or poll is on a page using the Polls block. This block allows you to create multiple-choice questions and embed them onto your page. You can see the results of your poll in real-time, and you can choose whether or not to display the results to your visitors.

If you want to collect RSVPs for an event:

The best place to collect RSVPs for an event is on an Event Page using the RSVP Form block. This block allows you to add an RSVP form directly onto your Event Page, so that your visitors can RSVP without having to leave the page. You can also use the Form Block mentioned above if you prefer not to use an Event Page.

Conclusion:

Forms are an essential part of any website, and Squarespace offers many different ways to add forms depending on what type of information you want to collect and what kind of user experience you want to create.

PRO TIP: Forms on Squarespace can be directed to a number of different places, including pages, blog posts, and even products. Be careful to ensure that your form is going to the correct place, as you may end up with a lot of unwanted submissions if it is not.
Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.