Custom Forms with Velo: Go Beyond Wix Forms

Wix Forms offer simplicity and ease of use, but when your website demands advanced interactions, custom logic, or third-party integrations, custom forms with Velo unlock a whole new level of functionality. In this post, I’ll guide you through how to create powerful, dynamic forms on your Wix site using Velo — Wix’s full-stack development platform.

Custom Forms with Velo

While Wix Forms are ideal for basic contact and feedback forms, they’re limited in areas such as:

• Conditional logic (e.g., show/hide fields based on user input)

• External API integration

• Custom validation

• Dynamic pre-filled data

• Writing directly to databases or custom collections

Velo enables you to build forms that are not only visually customized but also functionally tailored to complex workflows.

 Official Velo Documentation – Forms

Step-by-Step Guide to Building Custom Forms with Velo

Step 1: Set Up Your Custom Form UI

Start by creating your form interface using standard Wix elements:

1. Go to your Wix Editor.

2. Add input fields (TextInput, Dropdown, Checkbox, etc.) from the Add Panel > Input.

3. Include a Submit button.

Label each field clearly and use meaningful IDs to make scripting easier later.

Step 2: Add a Dataset or Create a Database Collection (Optional)

If you want to store form submissions internally:

1. Go to the Content Manager.

2. Create a new collection (e.g., “ContactSubmissions”).

3. Add relevant fields to match your form structure.

4. Set permissions for users to submit data.

You can connect form inputs directly to the dataset via the Dataset Panel, or handle submissions via Velo code.

🔗 Wix Database Guide

Step 3: Add Velo Code for Submission Logic

Enable Velo by clicking Dev Mode > Turn on Dev Mode. Then use the following sample code in your page’s code editor:

Step 4: Add Advanced Features (Optional)

a. Conditional Logic

Use simple if conditions to show/hide fields or customize validation based on user input.

Step 5: Improve User Experience

• Show loading indicators while the form is submitting.

• Provide visual feedback (e.g., success or error messages).

• Log events to analytics or tracking tools for conversion data.

Real-World Use Case

Let’s say you run an online tutoring platform. A custom Velo form can:

• Pre-fill fields for logged-in users.

• Filter subjects based on education level.

• Push submitted forms to a CRM via API.

• Write submissions to a student inquiries database.

This level of control and automation is not possible with native Wix Forms.

Final Thoughts

Creating custom forms with Velo gives you unmatched flexibility in form building, data handling, and user experience design. Whether you're integrating third-party tools, capturing dynamic user data, or crafting multi-step logic flows, Velo empowers you to deliver professional-grade solutions right within your Wix site.

For further learning

By mastering Velo for forms, you're not just collecting data — you're building smart, responsive, and scalable web experiences.