From 39c65dcbce8fa209a118b06de982ba858432e113 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Michael Thomas Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:45:08 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update readme.txt --- readme.txt | 130 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--------------------- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 52 deletions(-) diff --git a/readme.txt b/readme.txt index bd0938c..cf26608 100755 --- a/readme.txt +++ b/readme.txt @@ -3,81 +3,107 @@ Contributors: cognitoapps Donate link: https://www.cognitoforms.com Tags: form, forms, cognito, cognito forms, create form, create forms, form builder, form creator, form generator, html form, online form, online form builder, online forms, registration, survey, surveys, web form, web forms, embed, anti-spam, email form, email, responsive, payment Requires at least: 3.5 -Tested up to: 5.9.1 +Tested up to: 5.9.3 Stable tag: 2.0.0 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html -Create responsive contact forms, order forms, registration forms and more. For free and without ever leaving WordPress. +Create responsive contact forms, order forms, registration forms and more. With PCI, CCPA, and HIPAA compliance. == Description == -Basic or advanced, we have all the features you need to quickly create powerful online forms. +Cognito Forms is an easy-to-use online form builder that enables you to create everything from simple surveys to complex registration forms - no code required. Whether you’re using a pre-made template or starting from scratch, you can create forms to help your organization in just a matter of minutes. -FREE Features: ------------ +New to Cognito Forms? Watch a quick tutorial to get acquainted with the form builder, and learn how to create your first form! -[Unlimited Forms & Fields](https://www.cognitoforms.com/features/unlimited-forms-fields) -Collect all the data you need, no matter what - make as many forms as you want, with as many fields as you want. -[Calculations](https://www.cognitoforms.com/features/calculations) -Let us do the math for you - build forms with powerful calculations that can total costs, compare dates and so much more. -[Conditional Logic](https://www.cognitoforms.com/features/conditional-logic) -Take each of your users on a unique path through your forms and control what they see with Conditional Logic. -[Countries, Languages & Currencies](https://www.cognitoforms.com/features/countries-languages-currencies) -18 languages. 121 countries. 137 currencies. Awesome forms. -[Email Notifications](https://www.cognitoforms.com/features/email-notifications) -Create custom autoresponder emails that include all the details of your customer's purchase or entry so they can review their order at any time. -[Entry Management](https://www.cognitoforms.com/features/entry-management) -Sort, filter, and organize your form submissions to help you smoothly run your business or organization. -[File Uploads](https://www.cognitoforms.com/features/file-uploads) -Capturing multiple files at once, setting file size and type limits - it all comes free with every single Cognito Forms account. -[Form Confirmations](https://www.cognitoforms.com/features/form-confirmations) -Create a personalized message to confirm a user's submission and allow them to review their order or entry data. -[Multi-Page Forms](https://www.cognitoforms.com/features/multi-page-forms) -Get more responses to your complex surveys and long forms with page breaks, progress bars and conditional pages. -[Payment](https://www.cognitoforms.com/features/payment) -Secure credit and debit card payment processing through Stripe. Or upgrade to use PayPal. -[Rating Scales](https://www.cognitoforms.com/features/rating-scales) -Give your customers an outlet for feedback right on your forms with customizable rating scales. -[Repeating Sections & Tables](https://www.cognitoforms.com/features/repeating-sections) -Collect as much or as little data as your customers can give, without any extra work or adding a lot of clutter. -[SPAM Prevention](https://www.cognitoforms.com/features/spam-prevention) -Keep your forms easy-to-use while eliminating rogue entries with our powerful, automatic spam prevention. -[Template Sharing](https://www.cognitoforms.com/features/template-sharing) -Made an awesome form? Share your form as a template so others can bask in your awesomeness. +[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lZ7cK29C9U] -**Premium Features** -[Data Encryption](https://www.cognitoforms.com/features/data-encryption) -Keep your form data safe and sound. -[Document Merging](https://www.cognitoforms.com/features/document-merging) -Create PDF and Word docs from your entry data, completely customized the way you want. -[Electronic Signatures](https://www.cognitoforms.com/features/electronic-signatures) -Collect signatures on every form and on any device. -[Entry Sharing](https://www.cognitoforms.com/features/entry-sharing) -Give your users the ability to update their entries even after they've already been submitted. -[HIPAA Compliance](https://www.cognitoforms.com/features/hipaa-compliance) -Easily create secure forms to engage with your patients and protect their data. -[Save & Resume](https://www.cognitoforms.com/features/save-resume) -Allow users to pick up right where they left off by saving their progress on partially completed form responses. -[Saved Entry Views](https://www.cognitoforms.com/features/entry-management#saved) -After you sort and filter your entry data, save those settings to create a unique entry view. +== Online Payment == +Accept online payments directly through your forms – using Square, Stripe or PayPal. Whether you’re collecting a simple online donation or processing complex multivariable transactions, you can do so easily on any of our plan levels. -Learn more at [cognitoforms.com](https://www.cognitoforms.com). +Simply connect your payment account to begin doing business in minutes. These secure online transactions integrate directly into your forms to deliver a better experience both for you and your customers. + +== Integrations == +Increase the power, utility and functionality of your forms using native and third-party integrations. It’s surprisingly simple. + +Use Zapier, Microsoft Power Automate or Integromat to exchange data with thousands of applications. Create workflows and automatically trigger tasks directly from your form entries. And quickly set it all up using either no-code visual interfaces or JSON. + +== Security & Compliance == +Protect your customers, your organization and all the information you collect. Because, in today’s online world, security comes first. + +Quickly create additional protections for fields and forms. Set organizational controls by the individual form or folder. Manage access and account permissions. And stay compliant with HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA and other security regulations. + +== Features == + +**Data Collection** + +[Electronic Signatures](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/electronic-signatures) +[File Uploads](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/file-uploads) +[Multi-Page Forms & Page Breaks](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/multi-page-forms) +[Rating Scales](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/rating-scales) +[Repeating Sections & Tables](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/repeating-sections-tables) +[Save & Resume](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/save-resume) +[Style Customization](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/style-customization) + +**Data Management** + +[Importing](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/importing) +[Exporting](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/exporting) +[Entry Sharing](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/entry-sharing) +[Saved Entry Views](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/saved-entry-views) + +**Integrations** + +[Google Analytics](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/google-analytics) +[Microsoft Power Automate](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/microsoft-power-automate) +[Zapier](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/zapier) +[Make (formerly Integromat)](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/integromat) +[JSON Webhooks](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/json-webhooks) + +**Logic & Automation** + +[Calculations](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/calculations) +[Conditional Logic](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/conditional-logic) +[Quantity Limits](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/quantity-limits) +[Lookup Field](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/lookup-field) +[Notifications](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/notifications) +[Document Generation](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/document-generation) + +**Online Payment** + +[Stripe Payments](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/stripe-payments) +[Card on File](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/card-on-file) +[PayPal Payments](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/paypal-payments) +[Square Payments](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/square-payments) + +**Security & Compliance** + +[Two-Factor Authentication](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/two-factor-authentication) +[Data Encryption](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/data-encryption) +[Data Protection & Privacy](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/data-protection-privacy) +[Folder Permissions](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/folder-permissions) +[HIPAA Compliance](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/hipaa-compliance) +[ADA Compliance](https://www.cognitoforms.com/product/ada-compliance) == Installation == -1. Install and activate the plugin through the "Plugins" menu in WordPress. -2. If you have not already done so, install and activate the "Classic Editor" plugin from the WordPress store. +1. Upload `cognitoforms.zip` from the Upload section of the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress. +2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress. == Frequently Asked Questions == = Is Cognito Forms cloud-hosted? = -Yes, your forms and your submissions are securely stored in the cloud. +Cognito Forms is a subscription-based service and we host all of the forms and data collected securely on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, which is PCI (DSS) Level 1 and HIPAA compliant. = How do I create a form? = In order to create a form, you need to create a Cognito Forms account through the plugin. Once you design your form, you can embed it onto a post or a page by using the Cognito Forms icon, the orange cog, that shows up on the editor toolbar. We'll automatically add the short code for you. += Now that I've built a form, can I receive a notification every time my form is submitted? = + +Yes – in fact, our forms default to sending an email notification to the email address belonging to the owner of the account. + +You can further customize that email notification to be sent on behalf of your website domain, contain custom content, show details from the entry, or go to multiple email addresses. == Screenshots ==