This is the number one problem with most forms. Keep the number of form short, the descriptions clear and concise, and limit the number of fields to what you actually need. Also, consider integrating an autofill or save option so returning customers only have to fill out the form once. Ever thought about what makes Amazon so popular? Their one click ordering option makes shopping easy for their customers. You should be making shopping easy for your customers, too.

You wouldn’t use illegible font or hard to read colors on the rest of your website; so why would you do it on a form? Use easy to read font, and high contrast colors (like black on white) to help visitors view and understand your form. Avoid crowded drop down menus with so many options it makes it challenging to find the right selection. Also, studies show that aligning text to the top left of each field is optimal for clarity. Just think, if your users can’t read your form, they can’t complete it.

By using a direct, easy to understand title, you're helping your user understand what the form is. By explaining the need for your form in an informative description, and showcasing what’s in it for the user to fill out the form, you’re helping your user understand why they should complete the form. The perfect form needs both.

Most of these tips can also be applied as best practices for your next website project. If you keep these in mind, you’ll be able to make the perfect form in no time. Can you say “hello, conversions!”

Speak to a web specialist at Dotlogics today to start capturing leads through your online forms.