Online Form Builder

When the internet’s popularity exploded in the late 1990s, digital form solutions were invented almost immediately. However, the first online form builder as we know them today did not emerge until 2006 when JotForm launched their first iteration. The industry has expanded greatly since then, with many different options that all work slightly differently and have their own strengths. Data collection is critical to all types of businesses, and a robust online form is the first step in supporting that mission. With so many options available, it’s important to understand what goes into an online form builder, and what features to look for that will truly support your mission.

Building Forms Should Be Easy

No code functionality is the single most important thing to look for in a quality digital form builder. Forms are meant to support your job, not be your job. Any person should be able to utilize one of these tools without knowledge of complex code bases. The main way that most solutions accomplish this is with drag and drop elements.

The formula is usually very similar. There’s a toolkit at your disposal with a wide range of options to choose from. Of course, to be called a form builder, there must be elements that capture data. Small and large text box submissions, email and phone number fields, radio buttons, and drop downs are just a few of the most common, but the best options should be able to accommodate any of your needs. On top of that, you’ll also want elements that allow you to style your form however you see fit. Image boxes, spacers, and paragraph elements are some of the main choices to accomplish that.

Find The Right Tool For Your Needs

Having a comprehensive suite of drag and drop elements is really all that’s needed to be considered a no code form builder, but not all solutions are created equal. One of the most common limitations for many of the free options on the market is limited control over branding. They usually require you to display their logo somewhere on your form, and limit other design controls that are only unlocked by switching to a paid tier. Other common ways that these free options restrict you is by only allowing you to work with rigid templates.

When you do choose to upgrade to a paid option, this usually lifts most of the above limitations. You can swap out the generic branding with your own and take another step toward making the forms feel like yours. However, even some of the most popular choices still don’t do a great job of giving you full control. You can place all the fields you need and add your logo, but it’s often difficult or even impossible to go much further than that. 

Form Vessel was designed to bridge that gap. For users who just need a form that works, Form Vessel is simple and intuitive enough to be used by anyone. However, if you want robust controls over every design element, you can do that too. It’s a true no code form builder that gives you the power to design your form exactly how you envision it.

Security Shouldn't Compromise Value

While it’s true that Form Vessel was designed to give you the power to build fully custom forms, its deeper purpose goes beyond design flexibility. It was built from the ground up as a robust HIPAA compliant solution tailored for healthcare workflows.

Many of the options on the market today will advertise as HIPAA compliant. This is not necessarily false, but it’s important to properly evaluate this claim. It’s not uncommon for HIPAA compliance to be stuck behind the most expensive enterprise tiers. This creates an interesting value dilemma. When building healthcare forms, you need to be HIPAA compliant, and paying for the enterprise tiers unlocks that. However, the features of the form builder itself usually don’t change all that much.

Compliance and Customization in One Convenient Package

That’s what Form Vessel aims to solve. HIPAA compliance is the focus, not an afterthought or paid add on. You get all the powerful design features AND HIPAA compliance in one simple plan. Form Vessel has strong encryption, audit logs, and built in access controls to support your organization in meeting HIPAA’s technical safeguard requirements. We’ve done the homework, so you can trust that the software your team uses is safe and secure.

Don't Fall Behind As the Digital World Speeds Ahead

Paper forms are a thing of the past… or at least they should be. The world is rapidly becoming more digital. The new technology that is coming out of this renaissance has the potential to completely revamp workflows throughout a variety of businesses, and healthcare is no different. Still, many healthcare facilities still utilize paper forms for a variety of internal and external workflows.

This method of data capture is tried and true, but it also brings about serious security considerations. HIPAA requires robust physical access barriers and policies, as well as strict requirements for document destruction. On top of all the potential security risks of storing paper documents, they are simply slow.

Quick Workflows Can Modernize Your Practice

Efficiency is everything in healthcare, and digitizing form workflows goes a long way. Digital forms mean reduced administrative burdens, fewer manual errors, quicker filing, and rapid access (only for those who need to see it). Even a few minutes saved on one small task adds up in a big way throughout the day, which leads to more patients and more revenue for your practice.

Robust Security Features For Any Application

While Form Vessel is purpose-built with HIPAA compliance at its core, it is not designed to be restrictive. Our goal was to create a secure form builder that still gives users complete freedom over design and functionality. This makes Form Vessel not only an excellent choice for medical forms, but also a powerful option for anyone looking for a web form builder that lets them create forms their way.

We haven’t overlooked the other elements that turn a form builder into a powerful web tool. Every single Form Vessel user gets access to features that ensure a wide variety of uses. Forms have mobile responsiveness by default (and allow for deeper responsive controls for those who want it). Our powerful customization options are not stuck behind a paywall, which allows for easy and consistent branding. Plus, Form Vessel automatically generates embed code that can work on any platform.

Real Benefits You Can See

When you use a tool that allows you to deliver beautiful, custom forms, you can often see quick and tangible benefits. Your team will appreciate the ease and efficiency of online workflows and your patients, clients, or customers will love the convenience of effective and well-branded online forms. Form Vessel enables a more efficient workforce, more trust in your brand, and ultimately more conversions.

Finally, since our safety and security measures are designed to satisfy strict healthcare requirements, you can trust that your data stays protected no matter what your use case is.

Easy to Use

Now that you understand what a powerful online form builder can do, there’s only one question left: How does it all work? After you’ve logged into your Form Vessel account, you’ll head to the form builder page. Like many of the other options, you’ll quickly see a collection of fields and elements that you can use to design your perfect form.

Whether you need a simple contact form that collects basic details, or a large multipage intake form with hundreds of fields, Form Vessel’s visual drag and drop builder makes the process straightforward. You can choose to start from scratch or select a pre-built template that suits your needs. If you do choose the template route, there’s no need to worry. Our templates are simply functional platforms that help you along. You’re not locked into any rigid designs, and you still have full control.

Your Design, Your Way

After you’ve placed your required fields, you could end it there if you prefer to keep things simple. Form Vessel’s standard interface is designed to look clean and modern, so your forms will feel professional from the start. However, those that do want to get the most out of Form Vessel will have complete design freedom.

Our builder’s customization suite allows anybody to design beautiful forms that fit their brand. Those who are simply interested in light styling elements will find the process easy and quick, while power users can tinker with nearly anything on the screen to align with their exact vision.

Ready to Publish

Once that’s done, you’ll publish your form and instantly be offered two options. You can access a live link where your form is hosted for direct access. This is great for workflows that would never need to involve your website, like internal forms. Your staff can simply use the link or scan a QR code and fill it out on their device.

The other option is an embed code with instructions on how to get it set up. This allows Form Vessel forms to go onto any website. Whether it’s fully custom built or uses a content management system like WordPress or Wix, you can easily attach your form with the code.

The final step is to open the submission viewer. This is where you’ll see all your incoming submissions in a flexible table that allows you to sort by any of the information your form collects.

The whole process is easy, fast, and designed to support efficient workflows.