Getting Started with GatherGrid

Welcome to GatherGrid! This guide will walk you through creating your first data collection form in just a few minutes.

What is GatherGrid?

GatherGrid is a powerful yet simple platform for creating custom forms to collect and manage structured data. Whether you’re gathering customer feedback, conducting surveys, or collecting applications, GatherGrid makes the process seamless.

Creating Your First Form

Getting started with GatherGrid is easy:

1. Sign up for an account - During our preview period (until June 30, 2025), all features are available at no cost.

2. Navigate to My Grids - After logging in, you’ll see your dashboard where all your forms will be listed.

3. Click “Create New Grid” - This will open the form builder interface.

4. Design Your Form - Add fields by dragging and dropping elements from the sidebar. You can include:

   • Text fields
   • Multiple choice questions
   • Checkboxes
   • Date pickers
   • File uploads
   • And more!

5. Configure Validation - Set up rules to ensure you collect accurate data.

6. Save and Share - Once your form is ready, save it and share the link with your audience.

Best Practices

• Keep it simple - Only ask for information you truly need
• Group related fields - Organize your form logically
• Test thoroughly - Make sure everything works as expected before sharing

What’s Next?

After creating your first form, explore more advanced features like:

• Conditional logic
• Custom styling
• Response analytics
• Data export options

Stay tuned for more tutorials on making the most of GatherGrid!