Setting up a contact form is an essential part of any website, allowing visitors to reach out and connect with you. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of setting up a contact form in Webflow – a powerful web design tool that simplifies the creation of beautiful and functional websites.
Step 1: Creating the Form
To get started, open your Webflow project and navigate to the desired page where you want to add the contact form. Click on the add element button (+) to open the elements panel on the right side of the designer.
Step 1.1:
Scroll down and click on the “Form” element to add it to your page. This will create a blank form container where you can add form fields and customize its appearance.2:
Inside the form container, click on the “Add Field” button to start adding fields such as name, email, message, etc. You can choose from various field types like text input, email input, textarea, etc., depending on your requirements.
- Step 1.2.1: To add a text input field for name, click on “Text Input” under “Fields” in the elements panel.
- Step 1.2: Similarly, add fields for email and message by selecting “Email Input” and “Textarea,” respectively.
Step 2: Setting Up Form Submission
Now that we have created our contact form fields, it’s time to configure how this information gets submitted when someone fills out and submits the form.
Step 2.1:
With your form selected, head over to the settings panel on your right-hand side in Webflow designer.
Under “Form Settings,” you can specify where the form submissions should be sent.2:
Click on “Add email address” and enter the email address where you want to receive form submissions.
You can also customize the subject line of the email by clicking on the “Subject” field.
Step 3: Styling the Contact Form
Now that we have set up our contact form and configured its submission settings, let’s make it visually appealing by customizing its style.
Step 3.1:
Select your form and navigate to the style panel on the right side of the designer.
Here, you can modify various properties like background color, font size, border radius, etc., to match your website’s design.2:
To style individual form fields, select each field individually and use the style panel to modify their appearance.
Step 4: Publishing and Testing
After setting up and styling your contact form, it’s crucial to test it before publishing it live on your website.
Step 4.1:
To test your contact form within Webflow, click on the preview button in the top-right corner of the designer.
Fill out the form fields and submit it to ensure that you receive a confirmation message or email.2:
If everything works as expected, publish your website by clicking on the publish button in Webflow’s top navigation bar.
Once published, visit your live website and test the contact form again to ensure its functionality in a real-world scenario.
In Conclusion
Setting up a contact form in Webflow is a straightforward process that allows you to capture user information effortlessly. By following these steps and customizing its appearance to match your website’s design, you can create an engaging and functional contact form that enhances your website’s user experience.