Gravity Forms and Google Sheets Post Export Tutorial

Gravity Forms is one of the most popular and powerful tools for creating forms in WordPress. It allows users to create custom forms with ease and collect data effectively. One of the most useful features of Gravity Forms is its ability to export posts to different formats for analysis and tracking. In this tutorial, you will learn how to export posts from Gravity Forms to Google Sheets, which will make it even easier to analyze the collected data.

Why export Gravity Forms entries to Google Sheets?

Gravity Forms offers the option to export entries directly to a CSV or Excel file. However, exporting entries to Google Sheets has several advantages:

1. Real-time collaboration: Google Sheets allows multiple users to work on the same file simultaneously, making it easy to collaborate in real time with colleagues or clients.

2. Access from anywhereWith Google Sheets, you can access your data from any Internet-connected device. You don't have to worry about carrying a physical file or backup with you.

3. Analysis tools: Google Sheets offers a wide range of analysis tools, such as pivot tables and charts, that can help you better visualize your data and gain valuable insights.

4. Automation: You can automatically set up Gravity Forms entries to be exported to Google Sheets, saving you time and effort on the manual export process.

Now that you know the benefits of exporting Gravity Forms entries to Google Sheets, let’s see how to do it.

Steps to export Gravity Forms entries to Google Sheets

Below are the steps to export Gravity Forms entries to Google Sheets:

Step 1: Install and Activate Gravity Forms Zapier Addon

1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel.
2. Go to "Add-ons" and click "Add New".
3. Search for "Gravity Forms Zapier" in the search box.
4. Click "Install Now" and then "Activate."

Step 2: Create a Zap

1. Go to Zapier and log in (or create an account if you don't have one).
2. Click "Create Zap" to start setting up your automation.
3. In the search field, type "Gravity Forms" and select the appropriate option.
4. Select the "Entry Created" trigger and click "Continue."
5. Follow the instructions to connect your Gravity Forms account to Zapier.
6. In the next step, test the connection to verify that it is working properly.
7. Once the connection is established, select the Gravity Forms list and form you want to export.
8. Click "Continue" and then "Add Action."
9. In the search field, type "Google Sheets" and select the appropriate option.
10. Select the "Create Spreadsheet Row" action and click "Continue".
11. Follow the instructions to connect your Google Sheets account to Zapier.
12. In the next step, select the spreadsheet and range where you want the exported entries to be saved.
13. Click "Continue" and then "Test and Continue."

Once all the steps above are completed, your Gravity Forms entries will be automatically exported to Google Sheets every time a new form is submitted.

Conclusions

Exporting Gravity Forms entries to Google Sheets gives you a convenient and efficient way to analyze and work with the data collected through your forms. By automating the export, you can save time and effort on the manual process of exporting entries. Take advantage of the collaboration and anywhere access benefits that Google Sheets offers. Start exporting your Gravity Forms entries to Google Sheets and make the most of your data!

Frequently asked questions

1. Can I export Gravity Forms entries to formats other than Google Sheets?
Yes, Gravity Forms offers the option to export entries to CSV or Excel files. However, exporting to Google Sheets has some additional benefits, such as real-time collaboration and analysis tools.

2. Do I need technical knowledge to set up post export to Google Sheets?
No, by following the steps mentioned in this tutorial, you will be able to set up Gravity Forms post export to Google Sheets without any advanced technical knowledge.

3. Can I automate the export of entries to Google Sheets?
Yes, using tools like Zapier, you can set up automatic export of Gravity Forms entries to Google Sheets. This will save you time and effort on the manual export process.

4. Can I make changes to entries exported in Google Sheets?
Yes, once your entries are exported to Google Sheets, you can make additional edits and analysis using the tools in the app.

5. Can I export only specific entries from Gravity Forms to Google Sheets?
Yes, when setting up your export in Zapier, you can specify any filters or conditions to export only the entries that meet certain criteria.

We hope you found this tutorial helpful and that you are able to take full advantage of the post export functionality in Gravity Forms and Google Sheets. If you have any additional questions, feel free to leave them in the comments. Good luck with your forms and data analysis!