
Malware Report: Essential Form Block Security Guidance
Form blocks collect information from visitors through customizable forms. Perfect for contact forms, surveys, polls, and applications.
Adding a Form Block
- Edit a page/post
- Click Add Block and select Form
- Click the pencil icon to open block editor
- Configure settings in Content, Design, and Storage tabs
- Press Enter or click outside to save changes
Form Setup
- Customize form name (visible only in lightbox)
- Edit button text (default: Submit)
- Manage fields:
- Click Edit Form Fields
- Add new fields with Add Field
- Rearrange or delete fields using Edit
- Maximum 30 fields recommended
Post-Submit Options
- Message: Display custom text after submission
- Redirect: Send visitors to specific URL after submission
- HTML: Add custom code alongside message
Design Customization
- Button alignment (Left/Center/Right)
- First input highlight animations
- Background color
- Lightbox display option
- Stroke (outline) settings
- Blend mode
- Blur effects
Storage Options
- Default: Login email address
- Additional options:
- Mailchimp
- Zapier
- Google Drive
- Website Contacts Panel (requires email field)
Spam Protection
- Enable Google reCAPTCHA
- Review submissions carefully
- Report suspicious content
- Watch for fake Squarespace communications
Form Tracking
Monitor form performance through:
- Submission conversion rates
- View-to-submission comparisons
- Form engagement analytics
Important Notes
- SSL encryption available for secure forms
- Not HIPAA compliant
- Language/location affects certain field formats
- Required email field needed for contact storage
- Regular saving recommended while editing
This comprehensive form system helps collect and manage visitor information efficiently while maintaining security and customization options.
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