How to Manage Form and Newsletter Storage Options in Squarespace
Managing form submissions on your site effectively requires choosing the right storage option for your needs. Here's a comprehensive guide to your form storage choices:
Available Storage Options
- Squarespace Mailing Lists
- Perfect for newsletter signups and email marketing
- Stores subscriber data directly within Squarespace
- Available for newsletter blocks, checkout signups, and promotional pop-ups
- Automatically adds subscribers to your Contacts panel
- Contacts Panel
- Stores form submissions with required email fields
- Manages visitor interactions and form submissions
- Organizes submissions under Form Submitters in Lists & Segments
- Great for tracking customer interactions
- Email Address
- Sends form submissions directly to your inbox
- One email address per form
- Includes submission details in formatted emails
- Allows direct replies to submitters
- Google Drive
- Creates spreadsheets for form submissions
- Ideal for large data sets
- Supports up to 50 connected forms
- Perfect for data analysis and sharing
- Mailchimp
- Builds email marketing audiences
- Requires new, empty audiences
- Limited to 30 fields per form
- Includes automatic confirmation emails
- Zapier
- Connects forms to other apps and services
- Integrates with tools like Salesforce, Slack, and Trello
- Automates form submission workflows
Best Practices
- Always have at least one storage option per form
- Test forms after connecting storage
- Use unique names for multiple forms
- Consider multiple storage options as backup
- Verify field compatibility when connecting multiple forms
Important Notes
- Forms without storage won't collect submissions
- Some storage options have specific requirements (like required email fields)
- Each storage option has unique limitations and capabilities
- Regular monitoring of submissions is recommended
- Consider data privacy when choosing storage options
Remember to test your forms thoroughly after setup and regularly check your storage to ensure proper data collection.
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