Creating a survey in Webflow is a straightforward process that allows you to gather valuable feedback from your website visitors. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps of creating a survey using Webflow’s powerful features. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Setting up the Survey
To begin, log in to your Webflow account and open the project where you want to create the survey. Once inside the project, navigate to the page where you want to place the survey.
Tip: Create a new page dedicated solely to your survey if you prefer.
Step 2: Drag and Drop Form Element
In order to collect responses for your survey, you’ll need to add a form element to your page. To do this, simply click on the “Add” button located in the left sidebar and select “Form” from the menu.
Note: If you’re using an existing form element on your page, skip this step and proceed to Step 3.
Step 3: Customize Your Form Fields
Now that you have added a form element to your page, it’s time to customize it according to your survey requirements. You can add various types of form fields like text input, checkboxes, radio buttons, dropdown menus, etc., depending on the type of questions you want to ask.
- To add a text input field:
- Select the form element on your page.
- In the right sidebar under “Form Settings,” click on “Add Field. “
- Select “Text Input” from the available options.
- To add checkboxes or radio buttons:
- Follow the same process as above, but select “Checkbox” or “Radio Button” instead of “Text Input.
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- To add a dropdown menu:
- Click on the form element on your page.
- In the right sidebar, click on “Add Field. “
- Select “Dropdown” from the available options.
Step 4: Design and Style Your Survey
Now that you have added your form fields, you can customize the design and style of your survey to make it visually appealing. Webflow offers a variety of options for styling forms, including changing font styles, colors, and layout.
TIP: Experiment with different styles to create a survey that matches your website’s overall design and branding.
Step 5: Add Submit Button
A submit button is essential for users to submit their responses. To add a submit button to your survey form:
- Select the form element on your page.
- In the right sidebar under “Form Settings,” click on “Add Field.”
- Select “Button” from the available options.
Step 6: Set up Form Submission
To collect responses from users and store them in Webflow, you need to set up form submission. Follow these steps:
- Select the form element on your page.
- In the right sidebar under “Form Settings,” click on “Form Actions.”
- Choose the action you want to perform after the form is submitted. Options include sending form data to an email address, Webflow CMS collection, or custom API.
- Configure the action settings as per your requirements.
Step 7: Publish Your Survey
Once you have completed all the steps and are satisfied with your survey, it’s time to publish it. Simply click on the “Publish” button located at the top right corner of the Webflow Designer.
Note: Ensure that your project is hosted on Webflow or exported to a server that supports Webflow forms for the submit functionality to work correctly.
Congratulations! You have successfully created a survey in Webflow. Now you can gather valuable feedback from your website visitors and make data-driven decisions for your business or project.
TIP: Regularly check responses and analyze them to gain insights and improve user experience on your website!