Contact Form 7 – Post Fields vs Mailercloud – Integrate webforms and synchronize website contacts

Contact Form 7 is a fantastic plugin for form. The post-fields extension enables you to create image drop-down-menues, checkboxes and radio-buttons based on posts or other kinds of content (custom post types). Features of post fields beautiful drop-down-menues, checkboxes and radio buttons with post image, excerpt and meta data selection of the post type (posts, pages, attachments, custom post types) selection and limitation of categories (taxonomies) customized/individual formatting of the label configuring the value attribute pretty post hyperlinks in the message body customized sorting of the post type Display a search box on drop-down-menues limitation of the post type based on its particular status (published, draft etc.) The default value of the field can easily be selected by using $_GET or $_POST variables (see FAQ). Required Plugin Contact Form 7 by Takayuki Miyoshi – Contact Form 7 can manage multiple contact forms, plus you can customize the form and the mail contents flexibly with simple markup.

Enhance your email marketing with Mailercloud’s WordPress plugin. Integrate web forms, synchronize contacts, automate workflows, and create stunning email campaigns. Perfect for businesses of all sizes to grow their audience and engagement. Mailercloud Email Marketing Plugin is the ultimate solution to enhance your email marketing efforts by integrating web forms and synchronizing contacts. This plugin helps you collect subscribers, capture leads through web forms, and trigger automated emails. Mailercloud connects the forms you already use on WordPress to your Mailercloud account, so every lead you collect flows straight into your contact lists — ready for email marketing. No third-party bridge plugin required. Already running Contact Form 7, WPForms, Elementor, Gravity Forms, Ninja Forms, or Formidable? Map their fields to Mailercloud once, and new submissions are added or updated automatically. Prefer to build a form from scratch? The plugin also ships a Mailercloud signup form block you can drop into any page or post. Key Features Web Form Integration: Seamlessly integrate custom web forms to capture leads. Contact Synchronization: Automatically sync contacts to your Mailercloud account. Email Campaigns: Design and send emails with an intuitive drag-and-drop editor. Segmentation: Create targeted email campaigns by segmenting your contacts. Advanced Automation: Set up workflows to nurture leads and improve engagement. AMP Email: Send interactive emails for better engagement and conversion. Analytics: Access detailed reports to track email performance. GDPR Compliance: Manage user consent and ensure compliance. Integration: Connect with popular CRM and eCommerce platforms. Form plugin connectors (new in 1.1.0): Send submissions from Contact Form 7, WPForms, Elementor Forms, Gravity Forms, Ninja Forms and Formidable straight into a Mailercloud list — no third-party bridge needed. Map each form field to a Mailercloud field and optionally apply tags. Visitors are captured by email even without a WordPress account. Capture analytics (new in 1.1.0): See how many leads the plugin has captured, by source, right inside WordPress. Additional Features Customizable Forms: Tailor web forms to match your brand’s style. Multi-language Support: Manage campaigns in multiple languages. Responsive Design: Ensure emails are optimized for all devices. A/B Testing: Optimize emails by testing different versions. Advanced Reporting: Gain deep insights into campaign performance. What the Plugin Does Form connectors: link Contact Form 7, WPForms, Elementor, Gravity Forms, Ninja Forms, and Formidable to Mailercloud lists. Lead capture from any visitor: captures contacts from form submissions — not just registered WordPress users — matched on email so records stay clean. Contact sync: push your WordPress users to Mailercloud and keep them up to date, in efficient batches even on large sites. Field mapping: map form and user fields to Mailercloud contact attributes, and create new attributes from WordPress. Built-in signup form block: add a Mailercloud form to any page, post, or widget area. List-growth view: see how many leads your forms are capturing, without leaving WordPress. What You Get in Mailercloud Once your contacts are in Mailercloud, the platform handles everything downstream — these run in your Mailercloud account, not inside WordPress: Drag-and-drop email campaign editor Segmentation for targeted sending Email automation and workflows AMP interactive emails A/B testing and detailed analytics GDPR consent tools How It Works Mailercloud simplifies email marketing by providing a user-friendly interface and powerful features. Capture leads through customizable web forms embedded on your WordPress site, with contacts automatically synchronized to your Mailercloud account. Create stunning email campaigns with the drag-and-drop editor, segment contacts for personalized communication, and automate workflows to maintain consistent engagement. Detailed analytics help you track performance, refine strategies, and achieve better results. GDPR tools ensure your marketing efforts comply with regulations. Install the plugin and connect it to your Mailercloud account with your API key. Pick a form (Contact Form 7, WPForms, Elementor, Gravity Forms, Ninja Forms, Formidable, or the built-in block) and choose the Mailercloud list it should feed. Map the form fields to Mailercloud contact attributes. Publish. Every submission is added or updated in Mailercloud automatically — then build campaigns and automations in your Mailercloud account. More About Mailercloud Since 2018 Mailercloud has been a leading email marketing platform helping thousands of businesses, entrepreneurs, and marketers succeed with email marketing. Our mission is to provide powerful and user-friendly tools that enable you to create, send, and optimize email campaigns effectively. Whether you are just starting out or looking to enhance your existing email marketing efforts, Mailercloud offers the features and support you need to grow your audience and achieve your business goals. Get started with a free account today. Useful Links Help center Pricing integrations FAQ