Building Better Forms with Squarespace Form Fields
TL;DR:
- Use different form blocks on Squarespace to collect visitor information effectively
- Form fields adapt to visitor location automatically for better usability
- Keep forms under 30 fields to maintain fast loading and user-friendliness
- Use specialized fields like Dropdown, Checkbox, Survey, and File Upload for specific data needs
- Google reCAPTCHA protects your forms from spam automatically
Form fields are your main tool for collecting visitor data on Squarespace. Whether you're building a contact form or a detailed survey, picking the right field types makes a real difference in how visitors interact with your site.
Common Form Fields You'll Use Most
Name and Text Fields work well for basic information. Use the Name field for simple first and last name entries. If you need more detailed responses or want to separate first and last names, use individual Text fields instead.
Email and Phone Fields do exactly what they say. These fields check that visitors enter properly formatted data, which keeps your submissions clean and usable.
Text Area gives visitors space for longer responses without character limits. Perfect for comments, explanations, or any time you need more than a few words.
Advanced Fields for Better Data Collection
Dropdown, Checkbox, and Radio Fields work well when you want to give visitors specific options. Dropdowns let people pick one item from a list. Checkboxes allow multiple selections. Radio buttons let visitors choose just one option from several choices.
Survey Field helps you gather opinions using rating scales. You can set up numerical scales to measure everything from satisfaction to agreement levels.
Fields for Specific Information
Address and Date Fields handle location data and scheduling. These fields automatically adjust based on where your visitor is located, which makes them easier to use.
File Upload only works in form blocks, but it's useful when you need visitors to send documents or images. Files can be up to 10 MB in size.
Security Built In
Google reCAPTCHA runs automatically on all form blocks. This keeps spam and fake submissions out of your inbox without you having to do anything extra.
Pixelhaze Tip: Keep your forms focused on what you actually need. Too many fields will put visitors off, so only ask for information you'll actually use.
FAQs
Can I customize how my Squarespace forms look?
Squarespace gives you basic customization options. For advanced styling like changing field sizes or specific alignments, you'll need custom CSS or third-party tools.
How do I see and manage form submissions?
You can view submissions directly in your Squarespace interface, or set up email notifications to get updates sent to your inbox.
What if my form stops working properly?
Check common issues first, like too many fields or incorrect settings. If that doesn't fix it, Squarespace support can help troubleshoot.
Jargon Buster
reCAPTCHA – Security feature that checks if someone is human before they can submit a form
Dropdown Menu – A field that shows a list of options when clicked, letting users pick one choice
Text Area – A field designed for longer responses that can handle multiple lines of text
Form Block – The Squarespace element you use to create forms on your website
Wrap-up
Getting form fields right means you can collect the information you need without frustrating your visitors. Each field type serves a specific purpose, from basic contact details to file uploads and surveys. The key is matching the right field to what you're trying to collect.
If you need help with more complex form customization or run into issues, check out our detailed guides at Pixelhaze Academy.