Form Block Guide: How to Create & Manage Custom Forms in Squarespace

Form Block Guide: How to Create & Manage Custom Forms in Squarespace

By Michael Turner

February 1, 2025 at 09:46 AM

A form block helps you collect information from visitors through contact forms, surveys, polls, and application forms. Here's how to set up and customize your form:

Adding a Form Block

  1. Click Add Block (+) and select Form
  2. Open block editor by clicking the pencil icon
  3. Configure form settings in Content tab
  4. Customize layout in Design tab
  5. Set up storage options for responses
  6. Enable Google reCAPTCHA (required for file uploads)

Basic Form Setup

  1. Customize form name (visible in lightbox mode)
  2. Edit button text (default is "Submit")
  3. Manage form fields:
    • Click "Edit Form Fields"
    • Add new fields with "Add Field"
    • Reorder/delete fields using Edit button
    • Customize field settings (labels, descriptions, required status)
    • Limit to 30 fields for optimal user experience

After-Submission Options

  1. Message:

    • Add custom text
    • Include HTML code if needed
  2. Redirect:

    • Enter full URL
    • Test while logged out
    • Remove by deleting URL

Design Customization

  • Adjust button alignment
  • Set input animations
  • Add background color
  • Enable lightbox mode
  • Customize border style
  • Set transparency
  • Add blur effects

Storage Options

  1. Default: Login email address
  2. Additional options:
    • Mailchimp
    • Zapier
    • Google Drive
    • Website contacts menu (requires required email field)

Spam Protection

  1. Enable Google reCAPTCHA
  2. Review suspicious content warnings
  3. Report spam through provided button
  4. Monitor form analytics for unusual activity

Important Notes:

  • Forms on SSL-enabled domains are encrypted
  • Not HIPAA-compliant
  • Maximum 30 fields recommended
  • Remember to save changes
  • Test redirects in incognito mode

Track form performance using Analytics for Form & Button Conversions to monitor submission rates and optimize conversion.

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