How Do I Use Hidden Form Fields?

Summary

Daniel from the Leadpages tech team shares a tech tip on utilizing hidden form fields for enhanced customization in integrations. He demonstrates setting up a landing page with Mailchimp, including how to add hidden fields for tracking the source and referral during opt-in. He also advises to avoid using UTM parameters in form fields, as they can't be sent to email service providers. The tutorial includes a step-by-step guide on configuring the form, integrating with Mailchimp, and using URL parameters to populate hidden fields, concluding with a verification in Mailchimp's audience contacts.

Takeaways

• 😀 Daniel is presenting a tech tip from the Leadpages tech team.
• 🔍 The topic is about using hidden form fields for integration customization.
• 📝 Hidden fields can be used to track the source of an opt-in or referrals.
• 💻 Daniel demonstrates the setup on a Leadpages landing page.
• 🔗 The tutorial includes editing a pop-up form widget for integration setup.
• 📭 The integration example used is with Mailchimp to send opt-in data.
• ⚠️ A note on UTM parameters: they cannot be sent to email service providers and should be avoided in form fields.
• 📝 Daniel guides through setting up hidden fields for 'source' and 'referred by' in Mailchimp.
• 🔄 The importance of refreshing the Mailchimp list if changes are made is highlighted.
• 🔑 Daniel explains how to add and configure hidden fields in the Leadpages form setup.
• 🌐 The process of modifying the URL with parameters to include hidden fields is shown.
• 📈 The result is demonstrated by showing how the data appears in Mailchimp after form submission.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the tech tip video?

The main topic of the tech tip video is the use of hidden form fields in Leadpages for customization and integration purposes.

What is the purpose of using hidden form fields in Leadpages?

Hidden form fields in Leadpages allow users to add another layer of customization to track information such as the source of an opt-in or the person who referred a subscriber.

How does the video guide the user to access form settings in Leadpages?

The video instructs the user to access form settings by clicking on the form widget, specifically editing the pop-up to access the form widget settings.

What integration is used as an example in the video?

The video uses Mailchimp as the integration example to demonstrate how to send opt-in data collected to the Mailchimp system.

Why is it important to avoid using UTM parameters in form fields when integrating with an email service provider?

UTM parameters cannot be sent to an email service provider at the time of the video, hence it's important to ensure that form fields do not include UTM underscore parameters to avoid issues with data collection.

How does the video guide the user to set up Mailchimp as an integration destination in Leadpages?

The video guides the user to set up Mailchimp as an integration destination by clicking on 'add an integration', selecting Mailchimp, refreshing the list if necessary, and then selecting the desired audience in Mailchimp.

What does the video suggest doing with the 'lead notifications integration'?

The video suggests that the user can choose to remove the 'lead notifications integration' for the sake of the example, which sends an email to a designated email address when someone submits their information.

How are hidden fields added and configured in the form setup according to the video?

The video shows that hidden fields are added by selecting 'add a field', checking the box to make it hidden, inputting a default value, and then setting up URL mapping with the appropriate parameters.

What is the process of modifying the URL to include hidden fields as shown in the video?

The process involves appending a question mark followed by the hidden field parameters to the URL, such as 'source=' and 'referred_by=', with the desired values, and then submitting the form.

How can the user verify if the hidden fields are working correctly in Mailchimp?

The user can verify the functionality of the hidden fields by checking the Mailchimp audience contacts to see if the 'source' and 'referred by' fields are populated with the correct values from the URL parameters.

What support resources does the video mention for users who have questions about Leadpages?

The video mentions the knowledge base and support team as resources for users who have questions about using Leadpages.