The CF7 Auto Responder Addon is a powerful WordPress plugin that enhances Contact Form 7 by adding email marketing automation capabilities. This solution transforms standard contact forms into sophisticated lead generation tools that integrate seamlessly with popular email marketing platforms.
Key Features and Benefits
This plugin extends Contact Form 7’s functionality in several valuable ways:
- Multi-platform integration: Connects with major email marketing services including Mailchimp, AWeber, GetResponse, Constant Contact, and Campaign Monitor
- Lead capture and storage: Automatically saves all form submissions in your WordPress database
- Export capabilities: Download leads as CSV files for easy import into other systems
- Standalone widgets: Includes four drag-and-drop widgets that work even without Contact Form 7
- Multi-form management: Supports mapping multiple contact forms to different autoresponder lists
How the CF7 Auto Responder Addon Works
The plugin operates through a simple three-step process:
- Install and activate the addon in your WordPress admin panel
- Configure your preferred email marketing service connection
- Map your existing Contact Form 7 fields to your autoresponder lists
Once set up, every form submission will automatically sync with your chosen email marketing platform while maintaining a local backup in your WordPress database.
Supported Email Marketing Services
The CF7 Auto Responder Addon supports integration with these major platforms:
- AWeber
- Mailchimp
- GetResponse
- Constant Contact
- Campaign Monitor
- Vertical Response
- Active Campaign
- Benchmark
- SendinBlue
- Sendlane
- Sendiio
Advanced Functionality
Beyond basic integration, the plugin offers several advanced features:
Multiple Form Management
You can connect:
- Multiple contact forms to a single autoresponder
- Single contact forms to multiple autoresponders
- Different forms to different email marketing services
Built-in Form Templates
The addon includes 10 professionally designed templates for creating subscriber forms quickly without design work.
Comprehensive Lead Management
The plugin’s dashboard provides:
- Complete submission history
- Form source tracking
- Export filters
- Search functionality
Recent Updates and Improvements
The development team continuously enhances the plugin with new features and compatibility updates:
Version 2.2 Updates
- Fixed template/list selection issues
- Improved compatibility with GetResponse, Egoi, Mailchimp, and Campaign Monitor
- Resolved data logging problems
- Enhanced autoresponder connection stability
Version 2.1 Updates
- Updated Mailchimp API integration
Version 2.0 Major Enhancements
- Added support for multiple contact form selection
- Enabled multiple autoresponder connections
- Implemented one-to-many form-to-list mapping
- Added 10 new form templates
- Integrated Active Campaign support
- Improved compatibility with latest CF7 versions
Practical Applications
This plugin is ideal for:
- Online businesses: Automate lead capture from contact forms
- Marketing agencies: Manage client campaigns more efficiently
- Content creators: Grow newsletter subscribers automatically
- E-commerce stores: Build customer lists from inquiry forms
- Service providers: Streamline client communication workflows
Getting Started
To implement the CF7 Auto Responder Addon:
- Ensure you have WordPress and Contact Form 7 installed
- Purchase and install the addon plugin
- Configure your email marketing service API credentials
- Map your form fields to corresponding autoresponder fields
- Test the integration with a sample submission
The plugin’s intuitive interface makes setup straightforward, while its robust functionality provides enterprise-level email marketing automation for WordPress sites of all sizes.
