Many of you got the email about the new Form Builder 2.0 in your inbox this week. I don’t know about you, but as soon as I got word of the update I logged in to my account and started playing around. I think this new Form Builder 2.0 has some great new features and maybe some downfalls. If you have not checked it out here is a video curtsy of Send pepper on the ins and outs of the new Form Builder 2.0.
I started by spending a good hour just playing with all the new tools. So let me share with you my personal review of the new Smart Form Builder 2.0.
- Visually this is a much easier way to build Smart Forms. I can see the form while I build and add to it or take away from it as I see fit.
- It is now easier to add existing fields and to create new fields on the spot.
- For a quick Smart Form with no hassle using the pre-made Templates is a must. They look great the one problem is there are only 7 templates to choose from. Yes, you can change the colors and backgrounds, but I still wish there was more variety.The other option is to build one from scratch.
- Customizable to the extreme! The forms now can be customized down to the pixel spacing, box size and shape, font, field style (selected and unselected), input text, background, border size and color. The list goes on and on. Is it a good thing? Yes. On the bad side there are almost too many choices and I could see 90% of users not utilizing these tools.
- Conditions are a new feature, similar to rules in campaigns, if this than that statements. I could see this being great for anyone who wants to direct specific traffic to a part of their website or to a specific thank you landing page. I think this new feature will become an indispensable tool.
- The new Preview button is a great way to see the finished product before adding it to the web or landing page. I used this a lot when I spent time playing with the new setup.
- Send Pepper has also added a new Publishing Form feature with options like, I will install my form, Send to my Webmaster, and Have OfficeAutoPilot Host my Form.
- Settings Tab is now the place where you assign tags and sequences. This is also where you change opt-in settings and thank you pages.
Over all I think this new format will be easier to use. It is more user friendly, but might have too many nit-picky options. The old builder is gone for good so better get used to this one. If you need help with the new Smart Form Builder 2.0 do not be afraid to email or call me at 401-400-2467 with questions. Or if you don’t want to bother with it at all I can just build it for you.