How to Create a Lead Capture Form with a Free Download in PhotoBiz
PhotoBiz makes it easy to grow your email list and offer something valuable in return—like a free downloadable guide, PDF, or resource. This step-by-step guide will show you how to:
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Upload your free download file
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Create a form to collect email addresses
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Add that form to your website
STEP ONE
Upload Your Free Download File
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Log in to your PhotoBiz account.
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From the left-hand menu, click Files.
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Upload the file you want to offer as a free download (like a PDF, guide, or checklist).
Need help with file uploads? Check out our File Upload Guide (link to your internal help guide).
STEP TWO
Copy the Download Link
Once your file is uploaded:
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Find the file in your Files section.
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Click to copy the file's link — you'll use this link later to deliver the download to your visitors after they submit the form.
STEP THREE
Create or Edit Your Email Capture Form
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Go to the Forms section in your dashboard.
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Hover over Forms and click the Form Name to edit or Create a New Form.
Pro Tip:
Start with a Newsletter Sign-Up or Blog Sign-Up template for quick setup. Or, create a blank form and include only the Email field for a simple lead capture form.
STEP FOUR
Edit Form Settings
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In the form editor, click the gear icon (Edit Settings) in the upper-right corner.
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Then click Settings in the dropdown menu that appears.
STEP FIVE
Set Up the Free Download Delivery
You have two ways to deliver the free download:
Option 1: Show the download link after form submission (on the thank-you screen)
- Set Email Thank You Message to No
- Add a message like:
“Thanks for signing up! Click here to download your free guide.”
- Use the link you copied in Step Two.
Option 2: Send the download by email
- Set Email Thank You Message to Yes
- Add the download link in the body of your confirmation email
When you're done, scroll down and click Save Changes to apply your settings.
FINAL STEP
Add Your Form to a Page on Your Website
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Go to the Website section in your dashboard.
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Choose the page where you'd like your form to appear, or create a new one.
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Add a Form Block to the page.
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Select your newly created form from the list.
That’s it! You're ready to start collecting leads and sharing your free download.
