---
title: Introducing FormKeep
teaser: Announcing FormKeep, the easiest way to create form endpoints for designers
  and developers.
tags: news,formkeep,web
author: Josh Steiner
published_on: 2014-10-15
---

We are excited to announce [FormKeep], the easiest way to create form endpoints
for designers and developers.

[FormKeep]: https://formkeep.com/?utm_source=giant-robots-blog&utm_campaign=launch-announcement

## Why would you use FormKeep

You need to collect data from users, but you don't want to build a backend
yourself to view data, fight spam, or integrate with other services. In the past
we have used hosted WYSIWYG form builders to service this need. However, form
builders are not made for technically savvy individuals such as ourselves.

FormKeep is a form _endpoint_, not a form _builder_. This has a number of
advantages:

1. You get to work in an environment you are familiar with. Instead of a clunky
   WYSIWYG editor, develop from the comfort of your own editor.
1. The form is rendered instantly, because you don't have to load it via an
   iframe or JavaScript.
1. Styling FormKeep forms is dead simple, because they are already part of your
   page. You no longer have to override someone else's styles with hacks.

FormKeep is the perfect companion to static site generators like [Jekyll] or
[Middleman], but we've saved a lot of time by using it with Rails apps, as well.

[Jekyll]: http://jekyllrb.com/
[Middleman]: http://middlemanapp.com/

## How does it work

All you have to do is point your form at the provided FormKeep <abbr
title="Uniform Resource Locator">URL</abbr>.

```html
<form action="https://formkeep.com/f/your-form-id" method="POST">
```

That's it. Publish your site and it will start collecting form submissions.

## What makes FormKeep awesome

1. A beautiful admin interface. We've come up with something that is truly a
   pleasure to use. Take a look:

   ![FormKeep admin interface](https://images.thoughtbot.com/formkeep-admin-screen.png)

1. Webhooks. FormKeep easily integrates with other apps through services like
   [Zapier]. We've used webhooks to pipe cards to [Trello] for collaborative and
   pipeline tooling and [MailChimp] for email lists. The possibilities are
   endless.

1. Spam prevention. We integrate with Akismet to check each submission for spam.

1. Data export. Need to do something complex with your data? You can export
   forms to CSV or programmatically access data with our <abbr title="JavaScript
   Object Notation">JSON</abbr> API.

[Zapier]: https://zapier.com/
[Trello]: https://trello.com/
[MailChimp]: http://mailchimp.com/

## No-risk sign up

FormKeep includes a free trial, so you can try it out before you pay.

What are you waiting for? [Sign up!]

[Sign up!]: https://formkeep.com?utm_source=giant-robots-blog&utm_campaign=launch-announcement