Creating Forms

Create professional forms in minutes using Rytinco’s visual form builder. This guide walks you through the entire process from start to finish.

Before You Begin

Plan Requirements

Ensure you have available form quota on your plan:

Plan	Monthly Form Creation
Free	0 (can use existing 2)
Starter+	5 forms/month
Growth+	25 forms/month
Pro+	100 forms/month

What You’ll Need

• Clear purpose for your form
• List of questions/information to collect
• Your brand colors and logo (optional)

Step 1: Create a New Form

Starting the Process

1. Navigate to Forms in your dashboard
2. Click “Create Form” button
3. Choose a template or start from scratch
4. Name your form (e.g., “Customer Feedback Survey”)
5. Add a description (optional but helpful)

Form Templates

Rytinco provides templates for common use cases:

• Contact Form - Name, email, message fields
• Event Registration - Attendee information
• Feedback Survey - Rating and comment fields
• Newsletter Signup - Email capture
• Blank Form - Start from scratch

Step 2: Add Fields

Drag-and-Drop Builder

The form builder uses a simple drag-and-drop interface:

1. Drag field types from the sidebar
2. Drop them into your form
3. Reorder by dragging fields up or down
4. Configure each field by clicking on it

Configuring Fields

Each field has these settings:

Basic Settings:

• Title - The question or label
• Description - Helpful context or instructions
• Required - Make the field mandatory

Advanced Settings:

• Placeholder - Hint text inside the field
• Default Value - Pre-filled value
• Validation Rules - Custom validation (email format, etc.)

Field-Specific Options

Choice Fields (Radio, Checkbox, Dropdown):

• Add/remove options
• Reorder options by dragging
• Set default selections
• Allow “Other” option with text field

Rating Field:

• Choose scale (1-5 or 1-10)
• Set labels (e.g., “Poor” to “Excellent”)
• Select star or number display

Step 3: Customize Design

Theme Settings

Customize your form’s appearance:

Colors:

• Primary Color - Buttons, highlights
• Background Color - Form background
• Question Color - Text color for questions
• Description Color - Help text color

Typography:

• Font Family - Choose from available fonts
• Question Number Color - Number styling

Layout:

• Border Radius - Corner roundness
• Input Style - Outlined or filled
• Question Spacing - Space between questions
• Show Question Numbers - Toggle on/off

Logo Placement

Add your logo for branding:

1. Upload your logo in the theme settings
2. Choose Position:
   • Header - Above the form title
   • Left - Left side of form
   • Right - Right side of form
3. Set Size - Adjust logo dimensions

Preview Your Form

Always preview before publishing:

1. Click “Preview” button
2. Test on mobile and desktop views
3. Fill out the form as a user would
4. Check branding and styling

Step 4: Configure Settings

Form Settings

Access settings panel for advanced options:

Notifications:

• Email Alerts - Get notified on each submission
• Notification Email - Where alerts are sent
• Auto-Reply - Send confirmation to respondents

Behavior:

• Show Progress Bar - For multi-page forms
• Allow Multiple Submissions - From same device
• Show “Powered by Rytinco” - Toggle branding

Completion:

• Success Message - Custom thank you message
• Redirect URL - Send users to specific page after submission

Privacy & Compliance

Data Collection:

• Add privacy policy link
• Include consent checkbox
• Set data retention period
• Enable CAPTCHA if needed

Step 5: Publish Your Form

Publishing Options

Once your form is ready:

Direct Link:

1. Click “Publish” button
2. Copy the form URL
3. Share via email, social media, or messaging

QR Code:

1. Generate QR code from form dashboard
2. Download in PNG or SVG format
3. Print on flyers, posters, or business cards

Embed Code:

1. Get embed code from sharing options
2. Paste into your website HTML
3. Form displays inline on your page

Short Link:

• Automatically created short URL (e.g., rytin.co/form-abc123)
• Easy to share verbally or in print

Making Changes

Forms are dynamic - you can edit anytime:

1. Navigate to Forms dashboard
2. Find your form
3. Click “Edit”
4. Make changes
5. Save - updates are live immediately

Tip

Form Updates: When you edit a published form, changes take effect immediately. Users scanning your QR code or visiting your link will see the updated version right away.

Best Practices

Form Design Tips

Keep It Short:

• 3-5 fields for maximum completion rates
• Only ask essential information
• Use conditional logic to show relevant fields

Mobile Optimization:

• Test on actual mobile devices
• Use large touch targets (buttons, checkboxes)
• Avoid horizontal scrolling

Clear Labels:

• Use simple, clear language
• Add descriptions for complex fields
• Group related fields together

Conversion Optimization

Reduce Friction:

• Optional fields for non-essential info
• Progress indicators for long forms
• Save progress for multi-step forms

Build Trust:

• Add privacy policy link
• Explain how data will be used
• Show security badges if applicable

Clear CTA:

• Use action-oriented submit button text
• “Get My Quote” vs “Submit”
• “Join Newsletter” vs “Subscribe”

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Form Not Loading:

• Check internet connection
• Clear browser cache
• Try different browser

Fields Not Saving:

• Ensure all required fields are filled
• Check for validation errors
• Try refreshing the page

Styling Issues:

• Verify color contrast (accessibility)
• Check logo image format (PNG, JPG, SVG supported)
• Test on different screen sizes

Next Steps

Now that your form is live:

→ Learn about Field Types

→ Manage Form Responses

→ Integrate with Qlinks

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Need help designing your form? Contact our support team for assistance.