Flimpbruary Day 25: Form Builder

In “Create and Edit” flimp-makers have the option of adding a customizable response form to any flimp canvas.  The “Form Builder” tool is a great (and easy) way to create custom registration forms without relying on additional programming resources.

 The Form Builder enables any flimp-maker to create a custom web form/database.  A form could contain a single field (such as Name) or an unlimited number of fields (First Name, Last Name, Address, City, State, Telephone Number, Email Address, etc.).  While most flimp-makers create forms that can be used email marketing or other database-marketing purposes, there have been forms created for other purposes – such as short-form surveys.
Creating a form takes a matter of minutes.  Forms can be customized to require fields be entered in order for the form to be submitted.  Additionally, the forms can be set up to check for information validation – e.g., if a telephone number field exists, the form is checking to see if numeric digits have been entered.
The forms can even be customized with features including the font color, font style and even what the “submit” button says.
Data entered by viewers into any form will automatically post to the flimp’s report.  However, form creators have the option to post data to any web based-database or web based-CRM.  This option can be selected by simply typing in the URL to the web based-database or web-based CRM.
Forms can even be used to pull in information, such as maps or other dynamic directional instructions.
Consider using a form for one of the following initiatives:

  • Lead Generation Campaigns
  • Email List Development
  • Event Registration
  • Records Management
  • Simple Surveys
  • Dynamic Maps / Directions

Beyond the fact that the form builder enables you to easily collect infomation, the other benefit to using a form is that flimp viewers do not need to click off the flimp in order to share information.  They can complete the form while viewing the audiovisual content.
This is an example of what a form could look like:

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