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💡 Quick Tip: Building an email list is one of the most valuable assets for creators and businesses!

hoo.be's contact form feature lets you collect emails, phone numbers, and messages directly from your profile—no external tools needed.

Why Collect Contacts?

Build Your Email List: Own your audience, not social platforms
Direct Communication: Reach followers without algorithms
Marketing & Sales: Promote products and content directly
Fan Engagement: Connect with your biggest supporters
Business Inquiries: Collect leads for services/partnerships

Setting Up a Contact Form

Log in to your hoo.be account
Go to your profile or Settings
Click "+ Add Link"
Select "Contact Form" from link types
Customize your form settings
Add a title (e.g., "Join My Email List" or "Get in Touch")
Write a description explaining why visitors should sign up
Click "Save"

Form Customization Options

Fields to Collect

Email Address: Required field for all forms
Name: First name, last name, or full name
Phone Number: Optional (good for SMS marketing)
Message: Let visitors send you a note
Custom Fields: Add your own questions (Pro)

Form Design Tips

✓ Keep forms short (only essential fields)
✓ Explain the benefit ("Get exclusive tips weekly")
✓ Make email the only required field
✓ Use action-oriented button text ("Join Now", "Get Access")

Confirmation Settings

Thank You Message: Custom message after submission
Redirect URL: Send submitters to a specific page (Pro)
Auto-Reply Email: Send automated confirmation (Pro)

GDPR & Privacy Compliance

hoo.be forms are built with privacy regulations in mind:

Consent Checkbox: Required for EU visitors
Privacy Policy Link: Add link to your privacy policy
Data Storage: Securely stored and encrypted
Export & Delete: Contacts can request data removal

⚠️ Legal: Make sure you have a privacy policy and comply with email marketing laws (CAN-SPAM, GDPR).

Managing Your Contacts

Viewing Submissions

Go to Settings → Contacts
View all form submissions in one place
Filter by date, form type, or tags
Search for specific contacts

Exporting Contacts

Export your contacts to use with email marketing tools:

Go to Settings → Contacts
Select contacts (or select all)
Click "Export"
Choose CSV format
Import into Mailchimp, ConvertKit, etc.

✨ Pro Tip: Set up weekly CSV exports and automatically import into your email tool!

Email Marketing Integrations (Pro)

Automatically sync contacts to your email marketing platform:

Mailchimp: Auto-add to audience
ConvertKit: Add to sequences
Active Campaign: Trigger automations
Klaviyo: E-commerce email flows
Zapier: Connect to 5,000+ apps

Lead Magnet Strategies

Incentivize signups with valuable free offers:

Lead Magnet Ideas

Free Guide/eBook: "10 Tips for Better Photography"
Exclusive Content: Behind-the-scenes access
Discount Code: "Get 20% off your first order"
Resource Library: Templates, presets, tools
Email Course: 5-day challenge or tutorial series
Early Access: New products, videos, content

Example Form Copy

Title: "Get My Free Photography Guide 📸"

Description: "Join 10,000+ photographers receiving weekly tips + get instant access to my beginner's guide (worth $29)"

Button: "Send Me the Guide"

Increasing Form Conversions

Place form link at the top of your profile
Use compelling copy that highlights benefits
Add social proof ("Join 10K subscribers")
Keep it simple (fewer fields = higher conversion)
A/B test different titles and descriptions
Promote your form in content and stories

Analytics & Tracking

Monitor form performance:

Form Views: How many people saw the form
Submissions: Total form fills
Conversion Rate: Views to submissions percentage
Growth Over Time: Track list growth weekly/monthly

Best Practices

✓ Always deliver on what you promise
✓ Send a welcome email immediately after signup
✓ Regularly engage with your email list
✓ Clean your list periodically (remove inactive subscribers)
✓ Never buy or sell email lists
✓ Make unsubscribing easy

How to Collect Contacts