How to Use Query String Arguments And Hidden Fields

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Convertri can populate hidden fields through query strings.

What is a query string?

Hidden fields don’t exist on your page (that’s why they’re called hidden), but you can use Convertri’s form setup to tell it which query string data to pass on to your autoresponder.

In this example:

www.example.com/page?source=ad1

source=ad1 is the query string.
source is the parameter, or argument.
ad1 is the value.

You can add multiple query strings to a URL by adding an & between each one, like this:

www.example.com/page?source=ad1&platform=facebook&image=kittens

Note: you’ll need a text field set up in your autoresponder to receive query string information. Don’t use any other types as they’re not picked up by every API, so they won’t always be available to select.

If you’re using an API integration:

First, click on Forms in the top toolbar and select which autoresponder and list you’re connecting to the page.

You’ll now see the form setup screen, which will look like this:

For all the fields you’d like filled by query string, change Type to [Query String].

Enter the parameter that you’d like to use to fill that field in the box that appears below.

So in this example:

The value of the source parameter would be added to the Ad Source field in the autoresponder.

So if your prospect clicked on this link to get to the page:

www.example.com/page?source=ad1

ad1 would be the value sent to the Ad Source field.

Form FieldsSometimes third-party services look for specific parameters that aren’t the same as the ones Convertri uses. You can set those query string parameters from the Form Fields screen here

For example, Calendly look specifically for ?name=VALUE, which we didn’t have. You can add a custom field for that on the Form Fields screen which lets you edit the query string parameter for your custom field when you create it.

If you’re using the HTML Forms integration:

Click on Forms in the top toolbar, and select which of your HTML forms you’d like to connect to the page.

When you’ve done this, you’ll be able to select Query String Arguments from the left-hand menu.

Enter the parameter in the ‘New query string argument’ field, and click Add.

Select which form field you’d like to populate with the value of that parameter.

NOTE:

You’re not limited to just one query string argument per form. You can have as many as you like, but you’ll need separate fields in your autoresponder for each one.

You don’t need to add any form inputs to your page for your hidden fields. Convertri will take the data directly from the query string.

Also, you can create and edit Query Strings at account level, please see this guide here, under Setting Custom Form Fields at Account level.