Webforms
Varbase includes the Webform module, a powerful form-building tool that allows you to create and manage a wide variety of forms, from simple contact forms to complex multi-step surveys.
Overview
The Webform module provides:
A drag-and-drop form builder for creating forms without coding.
A wide range of field types (text, email, select, checkboxes, file upload, etc.).
Conditional logic for showing or hiding fields based on user input.
Email notification handlers for sending submissions to designated recipients.
Submission management for viewing, exporting, and analyzing form responses.
Integration with content as a block or embedded in pages.
Professional Business Contact Template
Varbase includes a Professional Business Contact webform template that provides a ready-to-use contact form. This template includes:
Name field.
Email address field.
Subject field.
Message body field.
Pre-configured email notification handler.
You can use this template as-is or customize it to fit your specific needs.
Accessing Webform Management
Navigate to Structure > Webforms in the admin navigation sidebar, or go to
/admin/structure/webform.You will see a list of all webforms on your site, along with their status and submission counts.
Webform Tasks
Create New Webform: Build a new form from scratch or from a template.
Setting up Email Handlers: Configure email notifications for form submissions.
Displaying Webforms
Webforms can be displayed on your site in several ways:
Dedicated page: Each webform has its own URL (e.g.,
/form/contact) where visitors can access and fill out the form.Block: Place the webform as a block within Layout Builder or the block layout to embed it on specific pages.
Embedded in content: Reference the webform from a content item's form field to embed it within the content.
Managing Submissions
To view and manage form submissions:
Navigate to Structure > Webforms.
Click Results next to the webform you want to review.
You can:
View individual submissions.
Export submissions as CSV for analysis.
Delete submissions.
View submission analytics and statistics.
Tips
Start with the Professional Business Contact template and customize it, rather than building a form from scratch.
Test your form thoroughly before making it available to visitors. Submit test entries to verify that all fields, validations, and email handlers work correctly.
Set up email handlers to ensure you receive notifications of new submissions. See Setting up Email Handlers.
Review submissions regularly and respond to inquiries promptly.
Use conditional logic to create streamlined forms that only show relevant fields to each user.
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