How To Add Follow Up Questions On Squarespace Forms

Want to make your Squarespace forms more engaging and get exactly the info you need? Adding follow-up questions, also known as conditional logic, is the way to go! It's like having a form that can think and adapt based on the user's answers.

Why bother with follow-up questions? Well, they help you:

• Collect specific information efficiently.

• Improve the user experience by only asking questions that are relevant to them.

• Save time and reduce the chances of people abandoning your form.

Understanding Conditional Logic in Squarespace Forms

So, what exactly is conditional logic? Simply put, it means that the questions a user sees next depend on how they answer the current question. It makes your forms interactive and tailored to each user's needs.

You can add follow-up questions to these form field types:

• Checkbox

• Dropdown

• Radio

• Survey

Setting up follow-up questions works the same way for all these field types.

How to Add Follow-Up Questions

Let's walk through how to add follow-up questions to your Squarespace forms.

Navigating to Your Form

• First, head to the page on your Squarespace website that has the form you want to edit (like your contact page). Then, click "Edit" to enter edit mode.

Adding a Form Block

• If you don't already have a form block, no problem! Just add a new block and select "Form."

Accessing Form Field Settings

• Now, click the pencil icon on the form block to edit it. Then, click on "Edit Form Fields."

Creating a Checkbox with Follow-Up Questions

• Let's start with a checkbox field. Click "Add Field" and choose "Checkbox."

• Ask a question like "What service do you need?"

• Then, add your options, such as "Website Design" and "Email Marketing."

• To add a follow-up question to the "Website Design" option, click "Add Follow-Up Question" next to it.

Setting Up the First Follow-Up Question

• Choose the field type for your follow-up question. Let's use a checkbox again.

• Ask something like "Do you already have a website?"

• Add options like "Yes" and "No."

• FYI: You can use any form field type as a follow-up question!

Adding Multiple Follow-Up Questions

• You can even add more than one follow-up question!

• Let's say someone answers "Yes" to "Do you already have a website?" You might want to ask, "If yes, what is your URL?"

• Use a "Text" field for the URL input.

Testing the Follow-Up Questions

• Exit the edit mode and view your form live.

• Select "Website Design" and see your follow-up questions appear!

Alternative Field Types: Dropdown Follow-Up Example

Let's see how to do this with a dropdown field.

Creating a Dropdown Field

• Add a new "Dropdown" field to your form.

• Ask a question like "How did you hear about me?"

• Add options like "Instagram," "Search Engine," and "Referral."

Adding a Follow-Up Question to the Dropdown

• Add a follow-up question to the "Referral" option.

• Ask "Who referred you so I can thank them?"

• Use a "Text" field for the person's name.

Testing the Dropdown Follow-Up

• Test it out! Select "Referral" and see the follow-up question pop up.

Tips and Considerations

• You can add follow-up questions to multiple options within the same field.

• The available field types for follow-up questions are Checkbox, Dropdown, Radio, and Survey.

• Feel free to use different field types for your follow-up questions.

Conclusion

Adding follow-up questions to your Squarespace forms is a simple way to get better data and improve the user experience. By using conditional logic, you can create forms that are smarter, more engaging, and tailored to your specific needs.