Does Webflow's form feature only work with their hosting services, and if I export the code, where can I find the form results?
Webflow's form feature does not only work with their hosting services. In fact, you can use Webflow's forms with any hosting provider as long as you have the ability to add custom code to your website.
When you export the code from Webflow, the form results are not automatically saved or stored within the exported code. Instead, you will need to set up an integration with a third-party service to capture and manage the form submissions. There are a few different options for where you can find the form results:
Webflow CMS: If you're using Webflow's CMS, you can save the form results directly to your Webflow CMS collection. This allows you to manage and view the submissions within the Webflow Editor. You can also export the form submissions as a CSV file for further analysis.
Third-party integrations: Webflow integrates with various third-party services like Zapier, Mailchimp, and Google Sheets. By connecting your form to one of these services, you can automatically send the form submissions to them. For example, when a form is submitted, you can set up a Zap in Zapier to send the form data to Google Sheets, where you can easily view and analyze the submissions.
Custom script: If you prefer more control over your form data, you can write a custom script to handle the form submissions. With this approach, you can set up your own database or use a server-side technology to store and retrieve the form results. You would need to write the code yourself or hire a developer to assist you.
By leveraging these methods, you can ensure that your form submissions are captured and stored in a way that suits your specific needs, regardless of where your website is hosted.
Additional questions:
- How can I integrate a Webflow form with Mailchimp?
- Can I export Webflow form submissions to a database?
- What is the difference between using Webflow's CMS to store form submissions versus using a third-party integration like Zapier?
