Hey everyone! I’m trying to set up a contact form that does two things at once. First, I want it to send the info to a Google Sheet so I can keep track of all the entries in one place. Second, I need it to send an email notification so I can respond quickly.
I’m pretty comfortable with Google Forms, but I’m worried that if I use that, I might lose the ability to reply directly from my email like I normally do with Gmail.
My main goal is to have a system where I can build a database of contacts in Google Sheets while also getting email notifications for easy replies. Has anyone done something like this before? What’s the best way to go about it?
I’d really appreciate any tips or suggestions on how to make this work. Thanks in advance for your help!
hey there! i’ve actually done something similar using zapier. it’s super easy to set up - you can connect your form to both google sheets and gmail in one go. no coding needed! just make sure ur form is set up to collect the right info, and zapier takes care of the rest. works like a charm for me
I’ve tackled this problem before using a combination of Google Forms and IFTTT (If This Then That). Here’s what worked for me:
Set up your Google Form as usual, linking it to a Google Sheet for data collection. Then, create an IFTTT applet that triggers when a new row is added to your Google Sheet. Configure the applet to send an email with the form data to your Gmail address.
This setup gives you the best of both worlds - a comprehensive database in Sheets and instant email notifications. The emails come through as regular Gmail messages, so you can reply directly without losing any functionality.
One tip: make sure to format your IFTTT email template carefully to include all necessary information from the form. This way, you’ll have everything you need to respond quickly and efficiently.
I’ve implemented a similar system using Google Apps Script, and in my experience it works very effectively. I set up a Google Form so that responses are automatically recorded in a Google Sheet. Then, I attached a script that triggers on form submission to both format the data for the Sheet and send an email notification with the details. This approach provides a centralized database while ensuring you receive timely email alerts for quick responses. Although learning Apps Script takes some effort, the increased flexibility it offers is well worth it.
