This guide walks you through how to add an embedded form to your WordPress website. Please follow each step carefully.
Before You Begin
To embed a form using code, you must be on the WordPress Business or Professional plan. This is required to install plugins.
STEP 1: Confirm Your WordPress Plan
1. Log in to your WordPress account.
2. In the left menu, click Upgrades or Plans.
3. Look for your active plan and confirm it says Business Plan or higher.
STEP 2: Install the HTML Snippets Plugin
1. From your dashboard, click Plugins in the left sidebar.
2. Click Add New Plugin.
3. In the search bar, type “HTML Snippets”.
4. Click Install Now, then Activate.
STEP 3: Create Your Form Snippet
1. In the left sidebar, click HTML Snippets.
2. Click Add New.
3. Enter a Title such as “Embedded Form”.
4. Paste the code you copy from i360's embedded form
5. Click Save.
STEP 4: Copy the Shortcode
Copy the shortcode provided, e.g.:
[html_snippet id="123"]
STEP 5: Add the Form to a Page
1. Go to Pages in your dashboard.
2. Edit a page or create a new one.
3. Click the “+” icon, search for Shortcode block.
4. Paste your shortcode.
5. Click Update or Publish.
Troubleshooting
If you do not see the form:
- Make sure you used the shortcode block, not a text block.
- Confirm your plugin is active.
- View the page in an incognito window.