Lead forms allow you to create public forms and experiences that you can share publicly using a direct link. If you've ever wanted to share out your availability for a mini session, while also allowing anyone to instantly schedule and pay for one, lead forms are a way to do this. Your account even comes preloaded with a mini session template to make the build process easier.
If it's needed, get a refresher on lead forms.
Before you get started
Make sure you have the session type that you’d like to include in your lead form already set up with the HoneyBook Scheduler tool. Customize the template, publish the form, then get started sharing its link to boost your bookings.
Make a mini session lead form
Starting from the template gives you the perfect build framework: it contains all of the content and action blocks needed to book mini sessions, so that you can quickly add your own brand-specific details and get started sharing.
From the top nav menu, select Tools > select Lead Forms
Select Create New > select Mini-session
Select Edit this template
Choose if you want to create a session or select an existing session
If you select Create a session to make a whole new session
You’ll be brought to the HoneyBook Scheduler in a new tab, where you can create and customize a new session type
Afterwards, navigate back to the tab with your lead form and select your new session
Decide if you want to charge for your session
If you toggle this on, enter the price for the session and your lead will pay for the booking before submitting the form
Select Next
Optionally, adjust the question wording
Select Add question to get more questions on the form
Select Next
Give your lead form a title and add a thumbnail. Your leads will be able to see these in DMs and social posts
Decide if leads should receive a confirmation email after submitting the form
Select Preview email to see what they would receive
Decide if the lead form should be connected to an automation once the form is submitted
If you toggle this on, select which automation should run
Select Save and Preview Form
Review the template
If you want to make changes to the text, layout, design, or settings, select Advanced Editing
If you select Advanced Editing, learn more about customizing your lead form
Once you've completed any editing, select Get a Link
Copy the lead form's link and share it
The lead form isn't tied to a specific project, so the link can be shared anywhere with anyone who wants to book a one-time consultation with you
Here's some suggestions for places you can place the lead form's link:
Your website: add as the linked URL for a button, or in the top navigation bar
Marketing campaigns
Linktree
Social media
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Next steps
When someone clicks on the link, they will be taken to a page where they can fill out a form to book their session. After they submit the form, they will receive an email to confirm their booking if you have turned on the email confirmation setting. The session will be added to their calendar automatically*, and they will receive another email with the details of the session.
📣 Note
A session will be considered booked only once the form is submitted. Learn more about a lead’s experience submitting a form.
*If the lead uses Google Calendar and you haven't been in contact prior, they'll need to indicate they know you in the session confirmation email in order for the meeting to be added to their Gcal.
When the lead submits the form, you will receive an email and a notification on your computer. If you have the app, you will also receive a notification on your phone. HoneyBook will then create a project for that lead and add it to the Inquiry stage. The scheduled session will also be added to your HoneyBook Calendar. The project will have the completed form and the lead's information, so you can start communicating with them.
Still have questions? Feel free to send us a message by clicking the Question Mark icon on any HoneyBook page. Our team is always happy to help!