Name

Webforms for Student Group or Blog Websites (WordPress)

Recommended For

Departments and Student Groups who have a website in the OIT-managed WordPress platform.

Audience

Faculty, staff, and students

Description

Website editors may build and publish a webform using the form building tools that accompany their website. Use these tools to create Contact Us, Requests for Information, and other general information gathering webforms.

For a simple form, editors can insert a Form block into the Block Editor and configure the webform in the Block Editor sidebar. For more complex forms, editors should use the Gravity Forms form builder plugin that is available for all sites on the OIT-managed WordPress platform.

Benefits:

• No technical skills required
• Form design matches your website
• Form submissions are stored within the website
• Professional services are available to help you design, build, and test the form (hourly rates apply)

Limitations:

• Integrations with data in other systems requires custom coding by Web Development Services

Data Classification Types

Approved for request forms for the following data classifications: Unrestricted within Princeton, and Public

How to Get Started

If you need a website, use the form Request an OIT-supported website.

Request help via our ticketing system or make an appointment for in-person help via Web Development Service's Bookings calendar.

Cost Associated with Service    

A cost is not associated with this service unless you wish to contract with Web Development Services for design work, site building, testing, or custom coding.

Not sure this is the right solution?

Before you start, make sure this is the best solution for your needs. See Which forms tool should I use?

Knowledge Articles

Knowledge articles related to this service: Request an OIT-supported Website | Overview of Student Group and Blog Websites