Managing form submissions manually can be time-consuming, especially when your website starts generating consistent leads. Instead of exporting entries or checking emails repeatedly, you can automate the entire process.
In this guide, you'll learn how to automatically store Contact Form 7 submissions in Google Sheets using Make.com, allowing you to capture leads in real time with zero manual effort.
Why Automate Contact Form 7?
Automation helps you streamline your workflow and improve productivity.
✅ No manual data entry
✅ Organize leads instantly
✅ Reduce human errors
✅ Access data anytime
✅ Improve team collaboration
Tools You'll Need
- WordPress website
- Contact Form 7 plugin
- Google Sheets
- Make.com account
How the Automation Works
The workflow is simple:
- A visitor submits your Contact Form 7 form.
- Make.com captures the submission using a webhook.
- The data is automatically added as a new row in Google Sheets.
Once activated, every form entry is saved instantly.
Setup Overview
Step 1 — Create a Scenario in Make.com
Start by creating a new scenario and choose Webhook as the trigger to receive form submissions.
Step 2 — Connect Contact Form 7
Configure Contact Form 7 to send the form data to the webhook URL generated by Make.com.
Step 3 — Add Google Sheets Module
Select Add Row and map your form fields, such as:
- Name
- Phone
- Message
- Submission date
Step 4 — Test Your Workflow
Submit a test form and confirm the data appears correctly in your spreadsheet.
Once everything works, turn the scenario ON.
Use Cases
This automation is ideal for:
- Lead generation
- Customer inquiries
- Support requests
- Booking forms
- Marketing campaigns
Final Thoughts
Automating Contact Form 7 with Google Sheets is one of the easiest ways to modernize your data collection process. Instead of spending time organizing submissions, you can focus on responding to leads and growing your business.
Small automations like this can save hours every week while improving accuracy.
If you're serious about productivity, workflow automation is the way forward.
👉 Watch the full tutorial here:
https://youtu.be/VdGz-tNVm0w
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