Easily Add a Form to Your Squarespace Website

May 31

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Hey there! If you're looking to add a form to your Squarespace website, you've come to the right place. Having a sign up form on your site is crucial for capturing leads and staying connected with your audience. But don't worry, it's not a complicated process. In just a few minutes, you'll have a fully functional form ready to go. Let's dive in!

Step-by-Step Guide to Adding a Form to Squarespace

1. Enter Edit Mode

Navigate to the page where you want to add your form. Click on the "Edit" button at the top of the page. This will allow you to add and modify page content.

2. Add a Section

This is optional but if you don’t have a space on your page to put a form block, you’ll want to add a section. Squarespace offers several pre-designed sections. If you see one you like, feel free to use it. For this tutorial, we're focusing on adding a newsletter signup form, so choose a section that fits this purpose or start with a blank section for more customization.

3. Add a Block

Within your chosen section, click "Add Block" and then select "Newsletter." It's important to note the difference between "Newsletter" and "Form" blocks. The "Form" block is more suited for contact forms or questionnaires, while the "Newsletter" block is perfect for collecting email subscriptions.

4. Customize Your Form

Now that the newsletter form is added, it's time to customize it:

Form Name: This is an internal name to help you identify which form subscribers are using. For example, "Homepage Form."
Title and Description: Add a catchy title and a brief description that encourages visitors to sign up. Mention any freebies or benefits they will receive.
Disclaimer: Assure your visitors that their privacy is respected, and they can unsubscribe at any time.
Button Text: Customize the text on the submission button to make it more engaging, like "Join Now", "Get Updates", or “Send me my freebie!”

5. Post-Submit Actions

Decide what happens after someone submits the form. You can either show a thank you message or redirect them to another page, such as a thank you page or your services page. I recommend using a thank you page for a more polished experience. This also gives you the chance to upsell a small paid offer that would compliment your freebie.

7. Design Your Form

Adjust the design of your form to match your website's aesthetics:

Layout: Choose between stacked or inline layouts.
Background and Borders: Customize the background and add borders to make the form stand out.
Colors: The form's colors and fonts will follow the settings of the section it's in. To change these, click "Edit Section" and then "Colors" to adjust the color scheme. Keep in mind if you adjust the color settings for the section, the changes will apply to any section on your site that is using the same settings.

8. Set Up Storage

Decide where your subscribers' information will be stored. By default, submissions go to your Squarespace contacts email list. You can also connect to third-party services like Mailchimp, Google Drive, or Zapier:

Mailchimp: Direct integration for easy management.
Google Drive: Store submissions in a spreadsheet.
Zapier: Automate the process and connect with other services like ConvertKit.

9. Test Your Form

Finally, test the form to ensure everything is working correctly. Submit a test entry and check if the post-submit actions and storage settings function as expected!

Conclusion

And that's it! You now have a fully functional subscription form on your Squarespace website. This simple addition is a powerful tool to capture leads and stay connected with your audience.

Stay tuned for more tips and tutorials on enhancing your Squarespace site. Each week, I'll be bringing you new ways to elevate your website and make it truly shine.

See you next time!

xx,
Delana

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