Blog
A collection of missives and messages, along with nerd talk and company carryings-on.
Our Commitment To Accessibility and Why It’s Important
By Jeff MatsonOver the years, Gravity Forms has increasingly committed to making your WordPress forms accessible to the widest audience possible. Partnering with accessibility experts within the WordPress community such as Amanda Rush has allowed us to ensure that forms created with Gravity Forms are compatible with accessibility tools such as screen readers.
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Gravity Forms v2.3 RC3 Released
By Steve HentyGravity Forms v2.3 Release Candidate 3 is now available via the downloads page. It is only available via automatic update if you have previously installed a Gravity Forms v2.3 Beta. Version 2.3 is a feature release that includes a variety of enhancements and improvements. A complete rundown of the features, enhancements, and changes can be found below. This is the first time Gravity Forms has ever made such a major change to the database schema so we want to ensure that every site is upgraded successfully without any loss of entry data. To avoid potential issues we advise all customers to test this version before the final release and report any issues. Now is the time for 3rd party developers and customers who have implemented customizations that may be impacted by these changes to be testing and readying changes in preparation for the final release of Gravity Forms v2.3 via automatic update.
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Gravity Forms v2.3 Add-On Compatibility Updates
By Carl HancockThe release of Gravity Forms v2.3 is fast approaching and we have released updates to several Gravity Forms Add-Ons in preparation for this release. The following add-ons have been updated for compatibility with the database schema changes that will be coming in the next major Gravity Forms release: Authorize.Net, Partial Entries, PayPal Payments Standard, PayPal Payments Pro, Signature, and User Registration.
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Creating, Displaying, and Editing Team Member Profiles
By Zack KatzEach form on your website provides you with the ability for people to interact and submit information from the front-end, but there are some situations where the submitted information needs to be visible from the front-end and sometimes edited. A common use for this is with user profile pages. Information that a user submitted 5 years ago can sometimes become invalid and in need of editing. Instead of digging through form entries inside the WordPress admin, allowing the user to directly edit their own entry is a far easier solution. In this article, we’ll show you how to edit Gravity Forms entries from a page on the front of your website, and how to enable your users to edit their own entries without even granting them access to the WordPress dashboard!
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Supercharge your WordPress Forms with 2,000+ Apps and Services
By Jeff MatsonThere’s no doubt that Gravity Forms officially supports more 3rd-party services than any other WordPress form plugin. The ability to connect your forms to your unique workflow is absolutely critical to your business’ success. By making it easy for you to connect your forms to a multitude services such as MailChimp, PayPal, and Zapier, Gravity Forms is able to adapt to your needs without the need for complex setup or development.
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Gravity Forms v2.3 RC2 Released
By Steve HentyGravity Forms v2.3 Release Candidate 2 is now available via the downloads page. It is only available via automatic update if you have previously installed a Gravity Forms v2.3 Beta. Version 2.3 is a feature release that includes a variety of enhancements and improvements. A complete rundown of the features, enhancements, and changes can be found below. This is the first time Gravity Forms has ever made such a major change to the database schema so we want to ensure that every site is upgraded successfully without any loss of entry data. To avoid potential issues we advise all customers to test this version before the final release and report any issues. Now is the time for 3rd party developers and customers who have implemented customizations that may be impacted by these changes to be testing and readying changes in preparation for the final release of Gravity Forms v2.3 via automatic update.
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Sending SMS (Text Message) Form Notifications
By Jeff MatsonWith critical forms, sometimes email notifications just don’t quite cut it. While many people tend to disregard emails due to the daily barrage, text messages are almost always immediately reviewed. When a form submission needs to be promptly evaluated, text messages are often your best option.
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Creating Application Forms In WordPress
By Jeff MatsonCreating application forms on your WordPress site is simple with tools like Gravity Forms. In this article, we’ll walk you through creating a job application form. Soon, you’ll be able to collect applications of all types and include things like resume uploads, signatures and video submissions to make your form stand out from the rest.
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Gravity Forms v2.3 RC1 Released
By Steve HentyGravity Forms v2.3 Release Candidate 1 is now available via the downloads page. It is only available via automatic update if you have previously installed a Gravity Forms v2.3 Beta. Version 2.3 is a feature release that includes a variety of enhancements and improvements. A complete rundown of the features, enhancements, and changes can be found below. This is the first time Gravity Forms has ever made such a major change to the database schema so we want to ensure that every site is upgraded successfully without any loss of entry data. To avoid potential issues we advise all customers to test this version before the final release and report any issues. Now is the time for 3rd party developers and customers who have implemented customizations that may be impacted by these changes to be testing and readying changes in preparation for the final release of Gravity Forms v2.3 via automatic update.
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Tips For Styling Beautiful Forms
By Jeff MatsonHave you ever seen a design that makes you want to rip your eyes out? Yeah, we all have. In fact, even a beautiful website with an ugly form on a single page can ruin the entire experience. We’ve seen a lot of forms (including the millions powered by Gravity Forms), and we still cringe when we see a really ugly one. Don’t want to have one of those ugly forms that makes us want to bleach our eyes? Here’s our tips on styling your forms to make your ugly duckling into a swan.
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Increasing Form Conversion Rates
By Jeff MatsonWe might be a little biased here, but we think forms are the absolute best way to engage with your current and future customers. Of course, a form isn’t very useful if it’s not converting because nobody is filling it out. Increasing your form’s conversion rates is a simple way to better engage your customers which ultimately results in more money.
Read moreGravity Forms Sponsors WordCamp US + Free Tickets
By Jeff MatsonAs you may already know, we at Gravity Forms truly believe in supporting the community that supports us. Without the WordPress community, we simply wouldn’t exist. That’s why this year we’re proud to announce that we’re sponsoring WordCamp US.
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