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Transform your marketing with advanced form builders

By
The Reform Team
Minimalist illustration of advanced form builder features for marketing strategies.

Introduction

Gather 'round, folks! Let's dive into a realm where basic form builders just don't cut it anymore. Remember the good ol' days when a simple name and email form were enough to get the job done? Yeah, those days went out with acid-washed jeans. Today’s digital marketing jungle demands more pizzazz and functionality. Cue the "form builder plus" concept—your marketing superhero cape in the form world. Advanced form solutions are no longer a luxury but a necessity for businesses looking to elevate lead generation and data collection to whole new heights.

Imagine, if you will, a form builder that integrates seamlessly with your CRM, customizes effortlessly, and isn’t just another data grabber, but a true partner in your marketing strategy. Enter advanced form builder solutions, designed to supercharge lead quality and make obsolete those vanilla forms from 2010.

Features of advanced form builders

1. Advanced customization

Let's talk about getting cozy with your brand's identity. Advanced form builders with no-code customization capabilities are like your marketing department's best friend. They allow you to tweak forms to your heart's content without tapping into your developer’s precious time. No more clunky, generic interfaces; your forms can now scream sophistication while staying true to your branding palette.

With drag-and-drop features and custom CSS options, these tools let non-tech-savvy users create beautifully branded forms that enhance user experience and ensure consistency across marketing channels.

2. Conditional logic

Gone are the days when "one-size-fits-all" was considered innovative. Conditional logic in forms transforms a plain questionnaire into an intelligent journey. It ensures respondents only see questions relevant to them, essentially rolling out the red carpet for users likely to convert. This targeted approach not only spares users from unnecessary questions but also leads to an increase in completion rates. Not to mention, it'll make your analytics a dream to analyze—you'll get clearer insights without the noise.

3. Multi-step forms

Picture this: a potential lead starts your form and doesn't feel like they're climbing Everest with every question. Multi-step forms are the key to preventing form abandonment. By breaking down questions into bite-sized pieces across several pages, you maintain user engagement and combat the dreaded fatigue of endless scrolling. Plus, they allow for detailed data capture without overwhelming the user, making it a win-win scenario. For example, one of our clients saw a 26% increase in demo requests simply by splitting their long form into multiple steps.

4. CRM and marketing tool integration

The holy grail of form builders: seamless CRM and marketing automation tool integration. This feature ensures that every lead captured flows effortlessly into your marketing ecosystem, ready for nurturing and follow-up without even breaking a sweat. Imagine, no manual imports or data entry errors slowing down your lead processing. Advanced form builders sync automatically with platforms like HubSpot, Salesforce, and others, transforming raw data into actionable insights in real-time.

Benefits over basic form builders

Basic form builders are like training wheels—they're great until you’re ready to ride like a pro. Advanced form builders offer enhanced lead generation capabilities, significant improvements in user engagement, and cutting-edge analytics tools that give marketers a complete view of form performance. These features make it possible to create sophisticated funnels and workflows, ensuring your marketing efforts are as efficient as a Swiss watch.

With advanced customization, conditional logic, and seamless integrations, these form builders help you target and convert the right audience, paving the way for smarter marketing strategies. Hence, elevating every aspect from lead nurturing to data analysis their newfound capabilities.

Practical tips

So you're convinced that an advanced form builder is the way to go? Here's how to navigate the vast sea of options and choose the right tool:

  1. Identify your needs: Start by outlining your specific requirements. Whether it’s integration with a particular marketing tool or advanced logic capabilities, knowing what you need will help refine your options.
  2. Request a demo or consultation: Many advanced form builders offer personalized demos or consultations. Use this opportunity to see the tool in action, ask specific questions, and understand how it can meet your unique needs without overwhelming your team.
  3. Consider user experience: Choose a builder that aligns with your user's experience. The UI should be intuitive and user-friendly, both for your team and the end-users.
  4. Evaluate performance and scalability: Ensure that the form builder can handle your current needs and is scalable for future requirements. You don't want to switch tools frequently as business grows.
  5. Support and community: Check for robust support options. A vibrant user community or responsive support team can be invaluable when working out kinks or exploring complex customizations.

Explore Reform’s Powerful Features

To help you on this journey, consider leveraging Reform’s advanced features that go beyond basic form building. With Reform, you’re not just building forms—you’re creating optimized conversion paths designed by conversion rate optimization (CRO) experts from FunnelEnvy, who’ve been enhancing funnels for high-growth companies for over a decade. Try it for free and experience how Reform can transform your lead generation process.

Everything you need to build high-converting forms:

  • User-Friendly Templates: Start with customizable templates crafted to optimize conversions, allowing you to build clean, branded forms effortlessly.
  • Simple Form Builder: Create forms with all the field types you need. Begin from a template or build from scratch using our intuitive drag-and-drop interface.
  • No-Code Customization: Easily tailor forms to match your brand’s look and feel, enhancing user experience and reinforcing brand identity without writing a single line of code.
  • Custom CSS & Code: For those who need more control, dive into custom styling and functionality to create a truly unique form experience.
  • Accessible Forms: Ensure your forms are easy to navigate for all users, complying with accessibility standards to reach a wider audience.
  • Abandoned Submissions: Longer forms often lead to lower completion rates. Reform still collects the answers when someone leaves before finishing, so you don’t miss out on potential leads.
  • Webhooks & APIs: Connect Reform with your apps, internal tools, or platforms without a native integration to automate data collection seamlessly.

What makes Reform unique:

  • Multi-Step Forms: Break down forms into steps to improve user engagement and completion rates. Our clients have seen significant increases in conversions by implementing multi-step forms.
  • Qualification & Conditional Routing: All leads are not created equal. Send incoming leads down different paths based on rules—perhaps one gets a prerecorded demo, while another gets a VIP scheduling link.
  • Lead Enrichment: Integrations with contact data providers help pinpoint known leads, automatically filling in known information and shortening forms to improve completion rates.
  • Spam Prevention: Keep your leads list clean with advanced spam filters, ensuring that every submission is from a genuine prospect.
  • Email Validation: Reduce bounce rates by verifying email addresses in real-time, ensuring you capture accurate contact information.
  • Real-Time Analytics: Get instant feedback on how users interact with your forms, allowing for rapid iteration and improvement.
  • CRM & Marketing Automation Platforms: Reliably funnel leads into your CRM. Capture essential UTM parameters to provide valuable attribution data about every lead that comes through the door.
  • Embedding: From traditional iframes to modern web components and headless integrations, your forms fit perfectly on any part of your website or app.

Bottom line

In the modern marketing landscape, a "form builder plus" approach is not just a fancy add-on; it's a strategic necessity. By advancing from basic to sophisticated form builders, you unlock the door to better lead generation, richer data insights, and an overall superior user experience. Reform stands as a beacon in this field, designed to optimize every touchpoint in your form strategy for better conversions. Ready to revolutionize your forms? Head over to www.reform.app and start transforming your marketing game today.

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