Design and customize your ActiveCampaign form

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Design and customize your ActiveCampaign form

ActiveCampaign forms are essential tools for gathering information and engaging with your audience. The ability to design and customize these forms to reflect your unique brand identity enhances user experience and improves conversion rates. This article will guide you through the process of customizing your ActiveCampaign forms, including changing colors, fonts, and layouts to align with your brand. Additionally, you'll encounter advanced options such as custom CSS and removing ActiveCampaign branding.

Introduction

Customizing your ActiveCampaign form allows you to modify the appearance and functionality of your forms according to your brand's style. This feature matters because forms are often a visitor's first point of interaction with your business online; hence, they should be visually appealing and aligned with your brand image. By utilizing the customization options available, you can create forms that not only look good but are also effective in achieving their intended purpose.

How to access this feature

To start customizing your ActiveCampaign forms, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Website section on the left menu.
2. Click on Forms to view your available forms.
3. Select an existing form to edit or create a new form.
4. Once the form builder loads, locate and click on the Style tab in the right pane.

This tab contains all your form's customization options.

Step-by-step instructions with detailed explanations

Here is a comprehensive guide on how to customize your form based on its type:

Customize an Inline Form

1. **General Settings**: Under the General dropdown, choose the layout—horizontal or vertical. Adjust the Max Width using a pixel value to set the desired width of your form. Select a Form Background color from your Brand Kit or other options. Note that this form type does not support background images. 2. **Text Settings**: In the Text box, customize the font from approximately 1,500 available choices. Modify the Header and Paragraph text to adjust colors, sizes, and styling like bold or italics. 3. **Button Customization**: In the Button box, change the Background color and text color of the Submit button. You can also adjust the Border and Padding settings.

Customize a Modal Pop-Up Form

1. Choose from four layout options—no image, image on the left, image at the top, or image in the middle. 2. In the Modal Style box, change the background color or add an image. Utilize the width and padding adjustments and modify the corner radius to enhance appearance. 3. Customize the Inputs by changing background colors and text colors using the color picker, as well as adjusting the Corner Radius.

Customize a Floating Box Form

1. Layout options are similar to the modal form. 2. Adjust the form's background, font, width, and padding under the Box Style section. 3. Customize the Inputs and the Button in a manner similar to what has been described previously.

Customize a Floating Bar Form

1. Layout customization options are not available for this form type. 2. You can, however, modify the Bar Style settings to change background color, font color, and font type for the form and its submit button.

Change the "Submit" Button Text

1. From the Forms page, click the Edit design button for the form you want to change. 2. Click on the Submit button in the form builder interface. 3. In the right menu, type your desired text for the button, which saves automatically.

Advanced Customization

For advanced users familiar with CSS, you can use the Custom CSS option available under the Style tab. This allows for further modifications, such as adjusting the width and height of elements, or changing font sizes for individual items.

Turn Off ActiveCampaign Branding

If you are on a Plus, Professional, or Enterprise plan, you can turn off ActiveCampaign branding: 1. In the Form Builder, find the Style tab. 2. Scroll down to the General section and toggle off the AC branding option to remove the branding.

Configuration options and settings

This section outlines the various configuration options available to you when designing your ActiveCampaign forms:

General Settings

• Layout: Horizontal or vertical.
• Max Width: Adjust based on pixels.
• Form Background: Color selection from your Brand Kit or custom options.
• Borders: Choose border size, color, and type.
• Padding: Adjust pixel values for surrounding space.
• Corners: Make corners rounded or square.
• Show ActiveCampaign Branding: Toggle (not available with the Starter plan).

Text Settings

• Font: Approximately 1,500 options available.
• Header and Paragraph (HTML Code): Customize color, text size, and styling.

Button Settings

• Background: Select button background color.
• Text: Change text color.
• Border: Add border settings similar to the form.
• Corner Radius: Adjust the button’s corners.
• Padding: Set padding in pixels.

Modal and Box Style Options

Any modal or floating box will have similar style customization options as stated above.

Best practices and tips

1. **Keep it on-brand**: Ensure the colors and fonts you choose reflect your brand identity for consistency. 2. **Simplicity is key**: Avoid cluttered forms. Use concise text and necessary fields to enhance user experience. 3. **Responsive design**: Test forms across different devices to ensure they display correctly on both desktop and mobile. 4. **Accessibility matters**: Ensure contrast ratios and font sizes are sufficient for all users, including those with disabilities.

Common use cases with examples

• **Lead generation**: Use inline forms on landing pages to collect email addresses.
• **Event registration**: Create modal pop-up forms to encourage quick sign-ups for webinars or events.
• **Feedback collection**: Utilize floating bar forms at the bottom of your website to solicit user feedback or satisfaction ratings.

Troubleshooting

1. **Form does not display**: Ensure that the form is active and the embedding code is correctly placed on your website. 2. **Custom CSS issues**: If changes do not appear as expected, double-check the CSS code for errors. 3. **Branding toggle not available**: Verify your current plan's features to ensure you have access to this capability.

FAQ

• Can I add images to my forms?

No, certain form types do not support background images, but you can choose from background color options.

• How many fonts can I choose from?

You have access to approximately 1,500 fonts to select from for different text elements.

• Is there a limit to the number of fields I can add to my forms?

While there is no strict limit, it's advisable to keep forms concise to improve user engagement.

• Can I get support for custom CSS?

Unfortunately, the Support Team cannot assist with creating or troubleshooting any HTML or CSS you add to your form.

• How do I know which ActiveCampaign plan I am on?

You can check your plan details in the account settings under pricing or subscription information.

• What happens if I want to revert changes?

Changes are automatically saved; however, you can manually retake customizations at any point.

Make the most out of your ActiveCampaign forms by utilizing these customization options to better serve your audience while maintaining brand consistency. ```