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How to create Multistep Form in WordPress using Bit Form

Have you heard about the awesome feature called Multistep Form in Bit Form? It’s pretty cool because it allows you to break down a big form into smaller, more manageable parts. This way, it’s way less overwhelming for users and much easier to navigate. Instead of staring at a never-ending form, you can fill it out step by step, which makes the whole process so much simpler and friendlier. And the best part is, it helps you organize the information you collect in a neat and tidy manner. Isn’t that great? Give it a try and see how it can make your form-filling experience a breeze!

Why use the Multistep form?

Using a multi-step form offers several benefits:

  1. Enhanced User Experience: Our multi-step forms make filling out lengthy forms a breeze! We’ve broken them down into smaller, more manageable sections to make the whole process less overwhelming and help you avoid form fatigue. We want to make sure your experience with us is as smooth and enjoyable as possible!
  2. Increase Your Completion Rates: Did you know that breaking down your form into smaller, easier-to-handle steps can actually boost the number of people who finish it? It’s true! When forms are less overwhelming, users are more likely to complete them, resulting in more form submissions for you. So why not give it a try and see those completion rates soar?
  3. Getting Engaged and Interacting: Multi-step forms are designed to make your experience more interactive and enjoyable. By breaking down the information into smaller sections, you’ll feel a sense of progress as you go through each step. We believe that this approach will result in a more positive and engaging user experience.
  4. Structured Data Collection: When we break down information into steps, it actually helps us collect data in a more organized and systematic way. Plus, it makes it much easier for you to understand the purpose and context of each question. And guess what? This leads to getting more accurate and reliable data.
  5. Conditional Logic Implementation: Multi-step forms are super cool because they have this awesome feature called conditional logic. With conditional logic, you can show or hide different sections of the form based on what the user inputs. It’s like magic! This means that the form can be customized for each user, giving them a more personalized experience. So cool, right?
  6. Mobile-Friendly Design: Multi-step forms are designed with mobile devices in mind, so you can have a smooth and hassle-free experience no matter what device you’re using. We understand that more and more people are browsing websites on their mobiles, so it’s really important to us that you have a great experience, wherever you are.
  7. Boosting Conversion Rates: Want to get more people to complete your forms? One trick is to break them down into smaller steps. By showing information gradually, users feel like they’re making progress and achieving something. This friendly approach can help increase your conversion rates.

In summary, having a multi-step form can really make a difference in how users experience your website. It not only helps them complete the form more easily but also increases the chances of them actually finishing it. Plus, it makes collecting data a lot more organized and structured. So, if you’re a website owner or a marketer, having a multi-step form can be a real game-changer for you.

Alright, let’s dive in and discover how you can easily create a WordPress multi-step form using the amazing Bit Form!

To use the multistep form, simply head over to your form builder and look for the plus icon right next to “Step 1.”

Bit Form - Multistep Form - Add
Bit Form - Multistep Form - step two

You can easily rearrange your steps! For example, if you want to switch step three to step one, all you have to do is drag and drop them in the order you prefer. You can also clone or delete a step as well.

Moving your field from one step to another is actually super easy and can be done without any hassle at all!

⚙ Multisteps Settings

To customize the multistep header, simply click on the gear icon next to the step number or directly on the multistep header.

1. Show Step Header

The “Show Step Header” feature gives you the power to easily show or hide the step header in your form. And the best part? You can even customize it to your liking by choosing whether to display the header label and subtitle separately. How cool is that? It’s all about giving you the flexibility to present your step information just the way you want it.

Bit Form - Multistep Form - Show Step Header

2. Show Header Icon

With the ‘Show Header Icon’ feature, you have the power to show or hide the cool little icon in your form steps. It’s a neat way to enhance the user experience by adding a visual element. You can even choose between using icons or numbers to represent each step. Plus, you can customize the type of icon to match your form’s style and your personal preferences.

Bit Form - Multistep Form - Show Header Icon

3. Show Progress Bar

“Show Progress Bar” is a cool feature that lets you see how far along you are in filling out a form. When you turn on this option, a progress bar will appear, and you can even choose to display the completion percentage. This makes it super easy for users to know how much of the form they’ve completed. It’s a great visual aid that makes filling out forms a breeze and ensures a user-friendly experience.

Bit Form - Multistep Form - Show Progress Bar

4. Show Buttons

We’ve got this awesome feature called “Show Buttons” that lets you decide whether you want to display the navigation buttons in your form or not. You can easily toggle this option according to your preference. And the best part is, you have the flexibility to choose where you want the buttons to be – at the top or bottom of your form. This way, you can create a personalized and user-friendly form layout that suits your needs perfectly.

Bit Form - Multistep Form - Show Buttons

5. Previous Button

The “Previous Button” is super handy because it lets you easily go back to the previous step in your form. Plus, you have the freedom to personalize the button name to whatever you like.

For an extra visual touch, Bit Form allows you to add Leading and Trailing Icons to your Previous Button. This feature lets you include symbols at the beginning (leading) or end (trailing) of your Previous Button, acting as visual cues to improve user understanding. Select from a wide range of over 10,000 icons from various open-source libraries or upload your custom icon for a personal touch. Bit Form caters to all your icon-related needs.

Bit Form - Multistep Form - Previous Button

6. Next Button

The “Next Button” is super handy for moving forward to the next step in your form! You have the freedom to customize the label on the button to match your own personal style.

For an extra visual touch, Bit Form allows you to add Leading and Trailing Icons to your Next Button. This feature lets you include symbols at the beginning (leading) or end (trailing) of your Next Button, acting as visual cues to improve user understanding. Select from a wide range of over 10,000 icons from various open-source libraries or upload your custom icon for a personal touch. Bit Form caters to all your icon-related needs.

Bit Form - Multistep Form - Next Button

7. Validate on Step Change

With “Validate on Step Change,” we’ve got you covered. This amazing feature makes sure that the form checks for any errors or missing information every time you move to a new step. It’s like having your own personal assistant, making sure everything is accurate and smooth as you fill out the form.

Bit Form - Multistep Form - Validate on Step Change

8. Step Header Switchable

With “Validate on Step Change,” we’ve got you covered. This amazing feature makes sure that the form checks for any errors or missing information every time you move to a new step. It’s like having your own personal assistant, making sure everything is accurate and smooth as you fill out the form.

Bit Form - Multistep Form - Step Header Switchable

9. Maintain Step History

When you have “Maintain Step History” enabled, the step flow history will be saved, so you can easily go back to previous steps by clicking the previous button. This helps make your form navigation smooth and keeps track of your progress.

Bit Form - Multistep Form - Maintain Step History

10. Save Step Progress

We have a great feature called ‘Save Step Progress’ that you’re going to love! When you click the next button, it automatically saves all your input as a draft. This way, you don’t have to worry about losing any of your information. You can come back later and pick up right where you left off.

Bit Form - Multistep Form - Save Step Progress

note-icon-bit-apps  Note

The “Show Step Header, Show Header Icon, Previous Button, Next Button, Validate on Step Change, Step Header Switchable, Maintain Step History, and Save Step Progress” feature is only available in the Pro Version.

⚙ Step Settings

With “Step Settings” you have the power to personalize and tailor the steps in your form just the way you like. This awesome feature lets you modify and design each step to create a form layout that perfectly suits your unique needs.

To personalize your steps, simply click on the three dots next to your step number and select “Settings.”

1. Step Key

The “Step Key” is kind of like a special code for each step in your form. It’s really helpful because it lets you easily identify and manage each step. Plus, you can customize them however you like to make it more convenient for you.

Bit Form - Multistep Form - Step Settings - Step Key

2. Step Icon

The “Step Icon” which is a symbol, is linked to every step in your form. This cool feature allows you to easily add a special icon to each step, making your form look more attractive and user-friendly.

Bit Form - Multistep Form - Step Settings - Step Icon

3. Show Step Header

“Show Step Header” lets you choose whether you want the step header to be visible in your form. You have the option to toggle this setting, so you can decide whether you want the step names to be displayed as headers while you fill out the form.

Bit Form - Multistep Form - Step Settings - Show Step Header

4. Step Label

“Step Label” is the awesome name we give to each step in your form. It helps you easily understand and move through different sections of the form. You can even customize step labels to make them super clear and match the content of each form section.

For an extra visual touch, Bit Form allows you to add Leading and Trailing Icons to your Step Label. This feature lets you include symbols at the beginning (leading) or end (trailing) of your Step Label, acting as visual cues to improve user understanding. Select from a wide range of over 10,000 icons from various open-source libraries or upload your custom icon for a personal touch. Bit Form caters to all your icon-related needs.

Bit Form - Multistep Form - Step Settings - Step Label

5. Step Subtitle

The “Step Subtitle” feature is super helpful because it lets you add a short description or extra info under each step in your form. This way, you can give users some context or guidance as they fill out the form, making the whole experience more informative and user-friendly.

For an extra visual touch, Bit Form allows you to add Leading and Trailing Icons to your Step Subtitle. This feature lets you include symbols at the beginning (leading) or end (trailing) of your Step Subtitle, acting as visual cues to improve user understanding. Select from a wide range of over 10,000 icons from various open-source libraries or upload your custom icon for a personal touch. Bit Form caters to all your icon-related needs.

note-icon-bit-apps  Note

The “Step Icon, Show Step Header, Step Label, Step Subtitle, Leading, and Trailing Icon” feature is only available in the Pro Version.

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