This article introduces all the tabs available inside the form editor in your Appropriate Websites dashboard. When you click Edit on any form you will see a row of tabs at the top of the editor. Each tab gives you a different set of tools for managing that form.
How to Access the Form Editor
Step 1: Log in to your Appropriate Websites dashboard at studio.appropriatewebsites.com.au
Step 2: Click Forms in the left hand menu
Step 3: Find the form you want to manage and click Edit
Step 4: The form editor will open showing a row of tabs at the top of the screen: Settings, Submissions, Analytics, Notes, and Audit Log
The Form Editor Tabs
Settings
The Settings tab is where you manage everything about how your form is set up. It has two sections. The Form Information section is where you update the form name, description, success message, submit button label, and toggle options for Lead Generation and Multi-Step Form. The Form Fields section is where you add, edit, reorder, and delete the fields that appear on your form. Each field has a Field Type, Field Label, Placeholder Text, Hint, and a Make Required toggle. Click Add Field to add a new field to your form. Click Save Changes when you are finished.
Submissions
The Submissions tab is where you view all the entries submitted through your form by customers. Each submission shows the submitter name, email address, and the date and time it was submitted. You can view the full details of any submission by clicking View next to it. You can delete a submission by clicking the red Delete button. Use the search bar to find a specific submission and use the filter icon to narrow down results. Submissions are listed in reverse chronological order with the most recent at the top.
Analytics
The Analytics tab shows you how your form is performing. At the top you will see three summary metrics; Total Submissions showing all submissions of all time, Last 7 Days showing submissions in the past week compared to the previous week, and This Month showing submissions this month compared to last month.
Below that you will see a Submissions Over Time chart showing your submission volume over time. You can filter this chart by date range using the dropdown. Further down you will see Average Time to Submit, Fastest Submission, and Quick Completion Rate metrics. At the bottom you will see a By Device breakdown showing what devices customers are using to submit your form, a Geography Attribution chart showing the top locations driving form submissions, and a Top Landing Pages list showing which pages on your website are generating the most form submissions.
Notes
The Notes tab is a shared space where you and your team can leave internal notes about this form. Notes are only visible inside your dashboard and are never shown to your customers. Click Create Note to add a new note. Notes are grouped by team member and can be searched and filtered. Use this tab to leave reminders or instructions for your team about this specific form.
Audit Log
The Audit Log tab shows a full history of all actions that have been taken on this form. Each entry shows the Date, Subject, Event, Description, and the Causer the team member who performed the action. The Audit Log is read only and cannot be edited. It is useful for tracking what changes have been made to your form and by whom.
Important Note
The Settings tab is your everyday tool for managing your form structure and fields. The Submissions tab is where you go to view and manage incoming customer enquiries. The Analytics tab helps you understand how well your form is performing. The Notes and Audit Log tabs are useful for team collaboration and tracking changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can I export my form submissions?
A: Yes. You can export your submissions from the Submissions tab.
Q2: What does the Quick Completion Rate mean on the Analytics tab?
A: The Quick Completion Rate shows the percentage of customers who completed and submitted your form in under 3 minutes. A higher rate means your form is easy and quick for customers to fill in.
Q3: Can I delete a submission permanently?
A: Yes. Click the red Delete button next to any submission on the Submissions tab to permanently remove it. Deleted submissions cannot be recovered.