FORMS

Create a contact form for any purpose

Looking to grow your contact list? Need an easier way to gather project info? Getting the info you need and keeping it all organized has never been easier. From capturing leads to receiving final feedback, Forms can help you every step of the way.

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Easy to create

Whether it’s something as simple as a client intake form or something as complex as a project brief, you can have your new form up and running in minutes.

Flexible template system

Several form templates are available for you to use right away. You can also save any form you’re working on as a template to use again later.

Turn leads into contacts

When new form responses come in, you can quickly convert these new leads into contacts that become part of your business workflow within Indy.

Share or embed

Share your Indy-hosted forms anywhere you’d like — social media, email, you name it — via a link. You can also embed them directly on your website.

Create powerful forms fast

Data is the foundation of any business. Without the right information, projects fly off the rails and client pipelines dry up. Get the information you need to keep the clients, projects, and money flowing in.

Choose your template
Add form elements
Customize the contents
Choose your template.
Add form elements.
Customize the contents.
Customize the contents.
Customize the contents
Choose your template.
Choose your template
Add form elements.
Add form elements
Customize the contents.
Customize the contents
Choose your template.
Choose your template

Share your forms anywhere

The easier it is to share your forms, the more leads you’ll attract. Indy helps you scale your business with professional forms that can be embedded anywhere. Make it easy for clients to find you.

Publish your form
Share a link to your form
Embed your form directly on a webpage
Publish your form.
Share a link to your form.
Embed your form directly on a webpage.
Embed your form directly on a webpage.
Embed your form directly on a webpage
Publish your form.
Publish your form
Share a link to your form.
Share a link to your form
Embed your form directly on a webpage.
Embed your form directly on a webpage
Publish your form.
Publish your form

Collect more leads

Timing is everything when it comes to client communication. A miss-timed follow-up can mean the difference between a happy client and a missed opportunity. Make every second count with alerts that notify you the moment a client makes contact.

Get notified about new responses
Read your responses
Add leads to your contact list with a click
Get notified about new responses.
Read your responses.
Add leads to your contact list with a click.
Add leads to your contact list with a click.
Add leads to your contact list with a click
Get notified about new responses.
Get notified about new responses
Read your responses.
Read your responses
Add leads to your contact list with a click.
Add leads to your contact list with a click
Get notified about new responses.
Get notified about new responses

Enjoy form and function

Show off your brand
Add your logo, a header image, colors, and a greeting.
Save time with templates
Save any form you make as a template to use over and over again.

Form elements

Contact info
Dropdown
Heading
Multiple choice
Number
Paragraph text
Single choice
Single line text
Star rating
Website address
Indy Contact info
Contact info
Collect contact details that you can then convert into an actual contact inside of Indy. Field labels for this element can’t be modified, as they map directly to the fields in Indy contacts.
Indy Dropdown
Dropdown
Give your respondents a predefined list of options to choose from. This is good when you need a single choice but want to conserve space. You have full control over the heading and option labels.
Indy Heading
Heading
Want to give your forms some structure and group together sets of questions around the same subject? The Heading element helps you get your respondents into the right mindset. You can also include a description for additional guidance.
Indy Multiple choice
Multiple choice
Perfect for when you want to give your respondents options. You have full control over the heading and option labels.
Indy Number
Number
A simple number field that supports decimals. You can change the field label.
Indy Paragraph text
Paragraph text
Want to give respondents more to say? This element is for that. Craft the perfect field label and description to make sure you get the information you need.
Indy Single choice
Single choice
For when you want your respondents to choose only one option out of a list of options.
Indy Single line text
Single line text
For when you need to keep things simple.
Indy Star rating
Star rating
Get a star review from your clients! You can update the section title and description to whatever you like.
Indy Website address
Website address
A simple link field. These links are clickable in form responses, making it easy to follow them to their destination.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Contact forms made easy

Create forms
  • Drag-and-drop form builder
  • 10 available form elements: contact info, dropdown, heading, multiple choice, number, paragraph text, single choice, single line text, star rating, website address
  • Customizable field labels
  • Optional descriptions under each label
  • Mark fields as required
Customize
  • Cover image
  • Your logo and brand color
  • Form title
  • Customize the text on the submit button
Share and collect
  • Share your Indy-hosted form anywhere with a sharable link
  • Embed your form on a page of your website
  • Easily add people to your Indy contacts with information captured from the “Contact info” element
  • People don’t need an Indy account to submit form responses
Available templates
  • Lead capture, aka: client intake form, contact form
  • Project brief
  • Client onboarding
  • Project feedback
  • Start from scratch (Create your own)

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Forms FAQ

Why do freelancers need forms?

You’ve landed the job! Now what? You need an efficient way to gather all the information you need to get work done. Like any business, you need to discover your client’s needs, how you can improve your processes, and other valuable insight that will help you become more efficient going forward. Contact forms are one of the best ways for freelancers to do just that.

How does Indy help with creating forms?

Without a strong system in place, creating a form can be a tedious process that grinds your workflow to a halt. We knew there had to be a better way, so we introduced Forms: The ultimate tool to create, customize, send, and collect all the information you need to take charge of your next project. We use templates to speed up the form creation process. Select the type of form you need and customize the contents with a variety of drag-and-drop form elements. Elements include single line text, paragraph text, single or multiple choice, dropdowns, star ratings, headings, contact info, and other options to get the answers you need. What’s more? You can save time by turning any form you make into a template to use over and over again. No more wasting time creating forms. Build up your perfect template collection ready to be deployed at a moment’s notice.

What can I use forms for?

The sky’s the limit! There are an almost infinite number of ways you can create a form perfect for any situation. But to get you started, we have four form templates ready to send in minutes:

  • Basic Client Onboarding: Helps you collect the information you need to create a killer contract.
  • Basic Project Brief: Helps you establish the goals of the project so you can nail your client’s vision.
  • Feedback: Helps you gain insight into how you can better serve clients going forward.
  • Lead Capture: Helps you convert website visitors into potential new clients.
You can send these templates as-is or add additional elements to spice things up. Have a different idea in mind? You can create templates from scratch where the options to mix and match elements open up a world of possibilities for your business.

How does Indy help me customize my forms?

Your brand takes center stage from top to bottom of every form. Replace the cover image with a photo that captures your business. Plant your logo and branding color throughout the form. Change the title to make it more specific to your needs. You can change it all—right down to the text on the submit button.

How do I share forms with a client?

Ready to send? Once your form is published, you can share the link in an email, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Twitter; wherever conversations with clients are happening. Wishing you could embed these forms directly to your website? Wish granted! Insert your forms straight into the HTML code of any webpage. Display them with pride right on your site.

What information should I include in my intake forms to make sure I'm capturing all the necessary details?

The information you ask for will depend on the industry you're working in, but here's some essential information for a lead capture form:
  • Client's name
  • Email address
  • Company name
  • Address
  • List of services
  • Description of project needs
These key elements will give you the necessary information to kickstart the conversation. An online form builder like Indy has lead capture forms that give you all the information you need (and the flexibility to add more questions).

Does Indy have a free form builder?

Yes! Indy's form creator is free to use. Just create an Indy account and you'll get unlimited access to our form templates. You can send intake forms, surveys, project briefs, feedback forms, and even create a form from scratch for any purpose (like order forms, questionnaires, signup forms, etc.). In the Free plan, you can email forms to share them with clients. For advanced functionality, you can sign up for Indy Pro to embed Indy's forms right in your website!

Who all needs online forms?

Anyone who needs to collect data will need an online form builder! Data collection is a daily part of being a freelancer, entrepreneur, and small business owner. You need information from clients to onboard them into your business, start projects, and even to collect valuable feedback to improve your processes for the next client. A free form maker like Indy can help you collect the information you need throughout the entire project timeline, from generating new leads to exit surveys.

What features should I look for in a form builder?

The best form builder will have plenty of form elements to help you design a form fit for any need, including headings, dropdowns, paragraph text, multiple choice options, star ratings, and branding options, so you can tailor the form for any situation. A form builder should also have ready-made templates available for popular business needs, like lead intake forms, project briefs, and surveys. Finally, you'll need a way to share the form with clients. Indy's free online form builder takes care of all of these needs, and you can even embed any form you create into your website if you upgrade to Indy Pro.

Can I automate workflows with Indy?

Indy's free online form creator gives you unlimited forms, but you will need to upgrade to Indy Pro to access advanced features like Zapier integration where you can create automated workflows.

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